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GIVING GOD YOUR BEST
Christians have traditionally "dressed
up" for Sunday morning services while being less formal for Sunday and
Wednesday evenings. I believe that's both appropriate and in accordance
with Biblical teaching.
As I consider the comments and
opinions expressed by various individuals regarding a Christian's clothing,
one thing stands out: We are to offer our best to God. Yet no one contends
that we should always wear coats and ties(for men) and dresses (for women)
in all our service to God. I'm not advocating a "dress down" policy
while attendincg services. But I am saying to offer our best is much more
than what we wear to an assembly. I Timothy 2:9 states: that
"women to adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety;
not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array." What we are
to clothe ourselves with (male or female) is not some outward show of quality
apparel, but an inner quality of submission reflected in a lifestyle of
doing good. Paul's teaching here is only that our clothing be modest. The
wearing of blue jeans, pants suits, and other it "casual" clothing is an
individual choice and should not be legislated by any person or persons.
Again, modesty is the rule for all individuals.
Incidentally the "casual look"
in some cases may be more modest than the "formal look." May each of us
strive to be modest and clothed with good works. If that is accomplished,
then God is glorified. |