Mini Skirts To Church?
Have you noticed that many of the new churches today allow their congregation to wear pretty much what ever they want to church? Even some of the pastors wear Hawaiian shirts instead of suits and ties. Some members might arrive wearing jeans with holes in them and flip-flops. Others might be sporting t-shirts with that have controversial statements on them. Would Jesus approve?
I used to attend this church back in my hometown that had an unspoken dress code that didn’t allow the women to wear any long pants to church. Only dresses and skirts that fell far below the knee. The men only wore dress pants and shirts, or suits with a tie. I really liked this church, but I was finding that trying to get ready to go was really tough for me because somehow I could never put together the right clothes! I normally never wore dresses that length so my selection was difficult at times unfortunately, even though I did specifically buy the clothes just to wear to church. Okay I’m not a fashion model or anything, but I just wanted to fit in!
I admit, maybe it seems like not dressing up might somehow be disrespecting the Church and maybe even God himself. I have thought about that, but I really think that there has to be a happy medium somewhere. If you’re going to attend a church, it seems right or should I say “proper” to dress in a way that would be pleasing to Jesus. Imagine him sitting in a pew next to you. Wouldn’t that really bring the appropriate attire issue into perspective? But my theory is as long as you dress respectfully and you are there to learn the good word of God, then it’s what is in your heart that really matters.
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Verona Raymond “Living Life with God’s Purpose in Mind” Verona maintains Christian websites filled with uplifting Christian articles and information. This article may be reprinted freely as long as all links remain active. http://christianarticles.christianrhapsody.com
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I couldn’t agree with you more. I’m a 39 year old man and have been a Christian for about 15 years. From the beginning I’ve struggled with churches who had dress codes, spoken or unspoken. I believe, like yourself, that it is what is in my heart that truly matters. I like to be comfortable at church, and will often wear jeans with a nice shirt, but not necessarily a dress shirt. Does God give me less attention because I didn’t wear a suit? If I’m being respectful and mindful not to wear something that would distract someone, why can’t I be free to wear what I like? I once visited a church where people (men) were literally turned away at the door for not wearing a suit! I ask you… Who was wrong there? The men who didn’t or couldn’t purchase a suit for the purpose of worshiping God? I think not. It often reminds me of the high priests that Jesus so often criticized for being so closed minded.
I come to worship God, not participate in a weekly fashion show! Needless to say, I never visited that church again. My wife & I have been attending a CMA church now for nearly 10 years, and although our pastor does dress neatly, he rarely wears a suit!