Dr. Steve Lawson: What you wear to church reflects what you think about God.
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I totally agree, dressing up with the the best clothing you have on Sunday for church.
We raised five daughters in the church and jeans were NEVER allowed (by my husband and my rules). They’re all grown/married/parents now, and they themselves still abide by the dress code they were raised with. Even though it’s not the norm, it can’t be denied that your behavior, attitude etc is affected by what you wear. I may be ‘old fashioned’, but I personally stand on the principle of reverence when worshiping the Lord.
The pharisees would quite agree.
What you are showing reverence for is tradition not God.
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In your opinion I suppose. So what makes ‘you’ right and me wrong?We’re all entitled to our own beliefs and opinions. I however, will continue to stand on the belief that when you go to worship in the Lord’s house, you owe Him your very best. That includes our appearances. You’re welcome to wear Bermuda shorts and a tank top if that’s what you want. I’ll stick to my Sunday best
@@dealcs7 I completely agree with you. You must meet the Lord with utmost decency and dignity. He deserves that!!!
We must dress in a way that demonstrates the importance of church to us, but we must also be welcoming and not discourage people from joining for worship if they are in anything less than a suit. A balance needs to be struck, but i do think most churches don't have high enough standards when it comes to attire these days. I particularly think those leading worship or preaching should wear sunday best
I used to wear dresses and wore my best. I’m a senior on SS and I don’t have the money to dress up like I used to but I’m unable to go to church due to my disability, live alone, and don’t drive. Now, my best would be slacks or jeans, with a nice top. I think God understands that. I think rather than not go, I would be happy to see people that wore sloppy top and shorts. Doesn’t mean you aren’t saved. ♥️🙏🏻 or that you don’t need salvation. A friend of my late husband wore cut-offs and T-shirt to his funeral (in a church) and I was just so happy to see him come, despite what he was wearing.
Modest and clean that means not trying to gain attention by my fancy clothes or looking like I don’t care. Just make sure that you prepare your heart for worship as well as your clothing. And we need to remember that we are in the presence of the King EVERY DAY and not just two hours on Sunday. He cares how you dress every day.
Wish my church had this attitude
I wish John the Baptist was in this interview with his leaves on and Jesus’ brother James who absolutely ridicules others for judging outward appearances.. I sometimes wonder if I’m reading the same Bible as preachers in America
I think you should wear the best clothes you have available. Not everybody's got the money for a suit. If all you have is jeans don't wear jeans with holes in them If that is all you got and a button-down shirt or even a very nice t-shirt with no writing on it wear that. I wonder if we're missing something. I do think he has a point
Exactly! I believe it depends on economic conditions of a person/family.
Just wear whatever you have, as i also belong to middle class i hope you know what it means if you also belong but not than Check out in google i hope they will have the answer if not satisfied pray to God He will show😊. So what Steven Lawson was telling is that we are not going in some casual party, disco, formal program or relatives place but we are going in Church to worship God "The Creator Of The Heavens And The Earth" who Alone is "Being" and who Alone is Holy Holy Holy and who Alone is Eternal The Everlasting God.
I Corinthians 10:31
All for God's glory.
The fact you can spot the poor people so easily in churches that dress up a lot ... I've never realised how the Amish were actually onto something here.
@@lilacDaisy111 you know this whole subject was addressed in the book of James and not once did he tell the people who showed up in raggedy clothes to dress better. That's what they had. Personally I try to dress as nice as I can most of what I wear as t-shirts and button-downs because that's what I have after losing most of my stuff. Some people don't even have that option. This is a non-issue and I'm kind of disappointed in Steve Lawson for even talking about this.
My wife and I lived with my father and my step mom for a while and they attended church - it was a wacky church without proper leadership and theology - but they wanted us to attend with them while living there so we did.
We have never owned fancy clothes so we went in nice jeans and nice shirts. My father was very upset at us and kept telling me, "You're going to church in THAT? Go put slacks on or something!"
While at first I thought he was just seeking to revere God, I realized very quickly that at their church, all the couples would have contests about who was dressed the best. The women would wear more make up than a clown with outrageous and immodest clothing, and the men would try to wear their most expensive suits to try and outdo the other men. It was all about appearances and my father was ashamed for us to wear regular clothing. I believe you go to church in what you have and you don't have to dress fancy at all. God doesn't look on the outward appearance of man, He looks on the heart. A homeless person can walk into church and be saved that day, and he won't be wearing a tuxedo, would he?
Hallelujah & Amen ! ... Agree a million times over .... The amount of respect you have for something, is very much resembled in how you dress & approach it.
But to say that someone who wears a suit has a higher view of God than someone who doesn't is flat out ridiculous and pharistical. It's statements like this that push people away from God. He literally said he has a higher view of God than I do because he wears a tie when he preaches and I don't.
"Looking like an unmade bed"... 😂 I agree! On Sunday I want to look my best for the Lord, while I look very casual the rest of the week.
Your sundays best.❤
Sometimes an expensive pair of chinos and a clean pressed polo shirt ARE your best clothes for church. Why are some peaple so willing to condemn others ? A verse in James allso talks about apparent " slobs"
If you can afford expensive chinos you can get some low-cost, second hand dress clothes. I think people should come as they are. But I also want to show you your argument is a ridiculous one. Just come as you are. Period.
Amen Dr. Lawson 🙌🏻❤️✝️🙏🏻
Proverbs 11:22 As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.
Imagine running late and you haven't got time to iron your clothes.. That person will either stay at home or go to church with wrinkled dirty clothes and feel like they are being judged.. Steve Lawson already said it in the video.. God judges our hearts, man judges our outside appearance.. I stand with God not man.
Excuses
Get yourself together the night before or wake up early.
@@suzetterookwood6749 that is a judge mental answer.
That's a scenario that wasn't brought up. I'm sure Steve would rather you go to church in your wrinkled dirty suit than stay at home :) Now if you smell really bad (get someone else to do the sniff test), maybe tune into the service remotely :) Not fair to others you would be standing next to.
@@mattyoutubes So if God forbid a homeless guy showed up at your church you would send him away?!
I believe you should dress your best in what you have. Dress modestly to not draw attention to yourself. Do not over adorn yourself so that those that are less fortunate don't feel judged.
Sunday best is an American idea. I love Steven Lawsons preaching
No it's not, it's a concept that comes from the standards given for OT priests and the people of Israel, including foreigners who lived among them. The principle is, God deserves our effort regarding doing more for the day set aside for Him than we do the rest of the week. Something above and beyond that expresses our reverence for Him.
Lawson said, "You're communicating something to me. That this is no big deal." Praise God that He alone knows the heart and not Steve Lawson. If Steve Lawson was my pastor I would be too discouraged and ashamed to attend worship service again if I heard him saying this. Wow. Talk about wounding a bruised reed.
I really appreciate this. I totally agree. These days people present themselves in the presence of the Lord in ways that say they don't honor Him.
Very well said Pastor Steve.
We're not even allowed in a court room here without a collered shirt and dress slacks. A young lady was removed for wearing a skort and a young man for wearing his work polo. Respect.
There are so many excuses these days not to dress up for church and by extension the worship of God. People say they can’t afford it, I say they can’t afford not to. Very nice clothing is available at most thrift stores.
Some of the most rotten people I know wear suits and ties... What they wear is NOT communicating worship. I personally like wearing suits, but this argument does not fly. We can do better. Also, why is the suit the Biblically accepted fashion to present ourselves before God? I get what you're trying to say, but there's no Biblical foundation for this specific dress code!
I would just say dress the best you can.
Hear !hear!pastor Lawson well said.
Lately I’ve been wearing khaki shorts and a polo shirt to church, not because I don’t respect God or value the Lord’s day, it’s because I am a big part of the set up at the building we gather for worship and I don’t want to end up a sweaty mess that I would end up being with my full Sunday attire
but that isn't sloppy attire, that is at least someone nice. Some come with ripped jeans, hoodie, baggy jeans and a regular video game t-shirt, like there at home.
Another thing to look at is can the individual AFFORD a suit and tie. As for me personally, there have been times when I couldn't afford "Sunday best." My Sunday best was my best, newest jeans and a button up shirt. And then someone from church gave me some hand me down suits that he couldn't wear anymore, that fit me, and it meant a lot to me. If a brother or sister in christ isn't dressing up for church on Sunday, before assuming that they just don't care, inquire as to whether they can even afford something more formal. Just don't ever expect me to wear a tie. Can't stand the feeling of being choked
Amen with the tie thing!
So that I understand what you are saying is that you can pay $30-$100 for a New Pair a of Jeans, but you cant pay $30-100 for a pair of khakis? Please explain how that science works.
@@Gotallofthem1 its a matter of preference. People need to be modest but be themselves.
@@Gotallofthem1 jeans and khakis are in the same category. I think he is talking about the fact that not everyone can get a nice suit, since Lawson was talking about wearing a suit & tie. Suits are very expensive.
Am an African, I grew up there and got chance to see and know the western world much as o don't live there. But people want to dress well for other occasions where they only please men, I wonder how important we should look into the matter of showing up in the presence of the King of kings. Wearing the best decent in our wardrobes should be the match. Am always happy seeing the way these men and women from the master's university or seminary dress. Please keep on preaching in and out. This is very good.
Book, chapter and verse on dress codes.
Daniel 9:3 Btw I don’t know about these so call Christians but I’m covered in the Righteous of Christ and my God don’t care what anybody wears to worship because every attempt to look
Righteous on my own is like filthy rags.
Stay on fire more important the devil can copy anything..keep preaching #1 need more preaching no compromises like we see rapidly
Amen!
Do I not have an audience with God every time I pray? Every time I seek His face and study His word? Of course God meets with me in my prayer, when I worship God daily. This is a cultural idea, there is a danger of this becoming a legalsitic standard
I totally agree brother. I'm pretty disappointed in both of these guys. Notice there is not ONE single biblical verse backing their opinions they can point to?
Jesus gonna give me the proper attire in the day HE requires it. Period.
danger to dressing your best and going to church for god is a danger? I don't think so, I don't remember him saying that if you don't dress well that your prayers don't count. But what do you think god deserves? You dress in streetwear? Or in a nice somewhat formal attire? It may not say it in the bible but it is something we should do and hold ourselves accountable FOR god.
@@markothesharko it doesn't say either that 2+2=4 in the bible, does that mean it isn't true or that we should ignore it? No, out of respect we should dress nicely for god, the least thing you can do for he died for our sins. Surely through that and over hearts and prayer would be a great combination.
@@Imbetterthanpaulallen the Bible isn't a math textbook. But it does tell us who, what, and how to come together in worship. Not a single verse about what to wear except for modesty.
Sola scriptura! Not a single verse? But scripture does say that when He wants better clothes HE will give them to us. Men's rules that aren't from God are no different than Talmudic Judaism. No thanks!
God had everyone wash their clothes before they came to meet Him at Mt Sinai. It seems like we should be at least conscious of what we are wearing. I wear my best pants or jeans, and a decent shirt and sweater. Its the best I have. Sometimes I wear work clothes if I am scheduled to work after church. 🤔
What did Christ wear to minister? I respectfully disagree with the opinion that what I wear to church reflects how I see my God. It certainly reflects where I am personally in my own life but not with my savior. Thank you.
I am a disabled veteran, and at a certain point in my life, I was homeless and I had severely poor mental health. There were many Sunday mornings that I wanted to go worship Jesus, and neglected to go for fear of people judging me by my appearance alone. We seriously need to address this issue.
I'm so torn on this. Steve L made a lot of sense, but suits are expensive - would this not marginalised newcomers who are poor. They're very flashy things where I live. There's a saying here in Australia that the only people who wear suits outside the city are real estate agents. What of the Bible telling women not to adorn our outer selves with beautiful things fits with this "Sunday best" concept of clothing. A suit and tie does not make a man look humble and approachable, to me. A suit looks proud and rich, to me.
Don't have to wear a suit, he even said that you don't nee to wear a tux, but at least semi-formal, like you put a little effort it. If someone less fortunate as you can, then there's no excuse why you can't. There's nothing in the bible that syas that you have to wear something fancy or nice to church, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't either. Just dress your best, make it special for god.
Seems like such a worldly thing that we are trying to apply to a transcendent God. Does God not know the heart?
Do actions follow the heart?
@@bjornegan6421 not all the time, no.
@@kalebq really? do elaborate.
Dr Lawson has great style.
Read James. It speaks about this directly. I just hope they wouldn't look at someone dressed poorly. God looks at the inside not the outside.
Amen!
Just an excuse to not put any effort for your church or god. God deserves your best. If someone less fortunate can dress nice and make it special, why can't you? Little to ask for someone who died for our sins no?
@@Imbetterthanpaulallen well you don't know anything about me. How do you know if I do things or not for my church? Dressing nice doesn't do anything for the church.
James 2:1-10 (KJV) My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons.
For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile raiment;
And ye have respect to him that weareth the gay clothing, and say unto him, Sit thou here in a good place; and say to the poor, Stand thou there, or sit here under my footstool:
Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called?
If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors.
For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.
You can look good on the outside but dead on the inside. Whitewashed tombs. Wash the inside of the cup and the outside will be washed also. The sacrifice God accepts is surrendering to Him.
He said if you love me then follow my commandments. Never did He say dress nice for Christ. This is a commandment of men, not of God.
@@Imbetterthanpaulallen I know a lot of people especially Pastors ,Evangelists, Missionaries, Singing Groups who dress super nice for church and they,ll be the first ones to stab you in the back
Excellent
As I’ve said before, if all God has given you are shorts and T-shirts, then wear your best short and T-shirt. And be ready to worship.
A lot of I, me, myself in his speech...it speaks volume...modern pharisees...
Here’s your dress code!
“And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes:”
Daniel 9:3
Hilarious comments! Imagine getting this upset because someone dares suggest we bring our very best to the King of Kings. So defensive! I act differently when I wear a dress vs jeans. We laid our clothes for church out the night before always. It was special. Shame thats been lost. We never had a lot of money but church clothes were dif than play and school clothes. Imagine arguing here because someone says he honors God in every aspect of his lite including dress. Wow. Pick your battles.
He is saying you go to church on Sunday to have an audience with God. To a certain point I agree but what you go to a church building for is so you don't forsake the assembling together with other believers to worship God, too strengthen each other and to be taught more from the word of God. If Sunday is to seek an audience with God and so you dress in your best then you should always be dressed in your best because we are told to always be in prayer which is an audience with God. I agree you should dress nice and give the appearance of having a lack our concern but your best may be jeans and t-shirt.
Sorry, too many experiences of people being kicked out of church for their clothes.
Also, the school experience Dr. Lawson talks about: The tardiness issue couldn't have been addressed and respect expected apart from attire? Logic doesn't seem to follow.
I'm pretty disappointed in both of these guys. Notice there is not ONE single biblical verse backing their opinions they point to?
Jesus gonna give me the proper attire in the day HE requires it. Period.
I don't think you need to point to a biblical verse to know to be decent, courteous and respectful for the king of kings in church
@@Imbetterthanpaulallen that standard for decency isn't God's standard. It's yours.
Any man made rule that would leave the poor outside, or make them feel they don't meet your standard is DEFINITELY not from God.
@@markothesharkoamen! Where I live, in eastern Kentucky, theres alot of poor people here and little country churches. I've seen people walk into church covered in tattoos, dirty jeans and get saved. And I've seen churches were the rich go all decked out in jewelry and low cut dresses on. THAT kind of appearance in the church is wrong.
James 2:1-10 answers this question.
Man looks on the outside Jesus looks inside the heart.
We need more pastors like him in the United State. And around the world. He is a good example. This is one of the Reasons. Why we have so many Broken families in the Churches.. If a man does not care about his wardrobe. how can he care about his family? From Rocky Martin.
Amen.
The Pharisees would quite agree. This concept of caring about wardrobe is a man's tradition born about a lack or inability to control aspects of another's life. A man should care about his appearance, every man did in the Bible, but the extent usually went as far as appearing to be caring and providing for his family. This dress style emphasis is completely superficial and unbiblical. It's a pretty cut and dry case. If you're convicted to do so, do so. But the more convictions you have the weaker your faith is. Paul says so in Romans 14. An important passage people forget about. As he also references holding one day more sacred than another.
"I'm not here for people...I'm here for God." How very sad...
Yes. God needs us for the people to be there.
You mean "how very biblical"
So is He worth giving Him your very best ? Asking for a friend? Or wouod you show up at the White House Dinner in jeans and a T shirt?
@@kellytaub226 -- Poor people would show up in rags and not be admitted. Christ would have let them in...
@neo-RUclipsStoleMyHandle you missed the point. It's not about whether your best is jeans and a t-shirt or a $5000 suit, the point is that you're coming to commune with God and with His people.
It sad that your dad didn’t pray with you that morning to get your heart ready. But at least y’all looked good
I’d say take the humility route.
I agree that my choice of clothing reflects my feelings toward God, I would dress to impress for a job interview or a date, why would I do less for my King/Creator? At the same time, I do not know the heart and life situation of anyone else and have no place judging their faith or trying to press my ways upon them. It is between them and God.
Church starts Saturday night and ends sometime around noon on Sunday for us. 😂
Dress modestly, neat, clean, and simple. Never luxurious or too casual either.
Scripture says God isn’t concerned about our appearance but rather our hearts. So if we dress up for church is it to stand out to other people, etc.
@@victorbennett5414 Hm got me thinking now 🤔
@@victorbennett5414 amen
Society in general used to dress smarter every time they went out of the house and it was reflected in the general manners of the public too. Contrast the old film footage you can see on RUclips of the 1960s and prior, look at how much smarter people were and, unless you are wilfully blind and deaf to how society in general differs today, you can surely see the stark contrast?!
I'm very fat and I overheat easily. I wear shorts, sandals, and a cool-dry shirt when attending church.
Queen of England was a Queen of this world. I'd say God doesn't care what you're wearing. Still, do it for you. Love yourself as God loves you.
not even, if you truly respect something and know it's value, you'll do your best and give your best, god's value and respect is infinite. So it should be done, doesn't have to be done, but it should.
@@Imbetterthanpaulallen well, you have a point.
@@ImbetterthanpaulallenAmen right on point. We should, but we don't have to. In heaven all of us will be clothed in white garments. Rev 3:5.
As we all know, there are rules and regulations everywhere you go. In fact I have rules in my home (the dos and donts)
Now why has the church watered down so much? If you go to court - there are clothing that you are not allowed to wear. People are going to church literally with pajamas and club clothing. It is so sad.
and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the bright clothes, and say, “You sit here in a good place,” and you say to the poor man, “You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool,” James 2:3 (NASB) notice James didn't tell us to tell the poor man to go home and put on better clothes or go to Goodwill and buy a suit. This is a cultural status not a biblical one. Now for somebody who might reply let me clarify I'm not talking about showing up half naked. Jeans and a t-shirt is fine business casual is fine. This is a non-biblical standard! It is cultural!
While I understand the decorum aspect, I wonder why would an omnipresent God care how His "child" comes to a specific building on a specific day? if we have to dress a certain way for church and if every aspect of our life (including days spent outside of church) is supposed to be "worship", why wouldn't the dress code apply for non Sunday activities as well or vice versa?
Yes, I wouldn't lay sin at anybody's door, and say that we don't have liberty in Christ to dress however we want. But if you think of it as coming into the presence of the King, you might make a decision to show a certain amount of respect in your clothing choices. Not because it's rule keeping, but because it reflects your gratitude and love.
AGREE 100% - Sunday is the Lord 's day as was the Sabbath day - don't miss the point - yes everyday is important but this day is set apart by God himself for worship - one's view of God will determine one's appearance - men please men in their dressing, why not for God??? Nobody is saying dress like kings and queens but decently and modestly -
That is why Gino jennings is a must to follow as a christain
The Lords day Revelation 1:10 is it Sunday or Saturday any scriptures to back up? Isaiah58:13 talks of Sabbath as Lords day and Mark2:28 Jesus says He is Lord of the Sabbath. So why attribute Sunday as Lords day?
His resurrection was a Sunday… Jesus is our Sabath Jesus is our rest.
@@chiefdigger5216 Sabbath is a day and not Jesus. JESUS ALSO DIED ON FRIDAY THAR DOESN'T MEAN WE AUGHT TO ABOLISH SABBATH FOR EITHER FRIDAY OR SUNDAY
Sounds pretty legalistic. I do think some clothing is inappropriate. You shouldn't look like you're heading to the beach.
or just woke up from bed either.
@@ClayOfTheMasterno, the women with the short skirt is purposely wearing a short skirt to cause men to lust after her. No woman with a short skirt or a blouse that shows half of her breast should be allowed to come in the church service ever, except if it is a prostitute who comes to church to find God.
Why is it that everyone who thinks men should wear a suit and tie to church always compares it to the other extreme of looking like a slob or an unmade bed? The real question we should ask is what is appropriate attire for church.
The basic Biblical idea behind what we wear for church is that we are showing honor (1 Pet 2:17). The traditional view is that appropriate attire is what one would wear going to stand before a judge at court. For men (in the West) this means a conservative suit and tie. This is a not a fashion show to parade ourselves around and be seen. We dress with honor, respect, and reverence, not to stand out.
Ideally every man should own at least one suit.
Send me a couple of hundred euros and I'll get one!
Best clothes is relative. I like my jeans as much as my "dress" pants. Are you saying that we need to wear what society thinks is best and conform to that?
Matthew 15:9.
Frankly, the business attire makes no sense for a family fellowship of believers. If you think you're audience with God is only at church on Sunday then you must be missing the presence of the spirit in your daily life. Do you get up in the morning and do your devotions in a suit? Do you not think your devotiona are important? What about when you pray? These expectations and rules are silly and it places burdens on people that neither Christ nor the Apostles taught. However, You should never present yourself as a disorganized slob in representing Christ anywhere.
Wearing your best describes an inner heart attitude that is established based upon your beliefs. Dressing up is rooted in traditionalism and if you trace it back far enough you’ll find out the Catholics only started dressing up after the Roman’s influenced the church. Build doctrine on Scripture not tradition.
So when a man comes before Yahweh and enters the Holy place each morning with the Word of God and in prayer in what should be the most intimate and holy and serious time of each day... He dare not show up in anything less than "Sunday best"? Why would that be different that Sunday morning? Who gets to define what that even is since its not a Bible doctrine. God has not commanded coat and tie. Love both of these men but this is bordering on "teaching as doctrines the commandments of men"
This is the most ridiculous thing. Not one reference to scripture and to go beyond what scripture says is just as sinful as to fall short of what scripture says to do. This is legalism at its finest. Notice he said that someone with less than their Sunday best communicates something to…HIM. Who cares. What is I said wearing a suit communicates to me that one is stodgy, legalistic and overly pious? Yes it is a meeting with the King, but completely crazy to tie that to what you wear. That totally misses the main point - sorry guys you are off here.
Really 🤔… we need scriptures for that. Plz
would you say that exact thing to a brother in your church who thinks along the same lines as the one speaking in the video?
I don't think you need to point to a biblical verse to know to be decent, courteous and respectful for the king of kings in church through all things.
So what do you say about a homeless person who comes in off the street. Will they be judged and condemned and unwelcome because they are dressed in rags?
Moses was told by YHWH to remove his sandals because he was standing on holy ground. If gathering before YHWH in a place of worship is considered a holy act, would it also mean the shoes should be left at the door? The church is the body of Christ, not a building. We come naked in birth, and we well stand naked before Christ in Judgment.
When your on a date, you dress nice, when you meet the queen or king of England, you dress nice, but not for the king of kings? I agree with you, but I don't think it's much to ask considering he died for our sins.
@@ImbetterthanpaulallenThe King of Kings lives inside us, so why do we not dress up all the time then?
We should draw our intention to God not ourselves.
i am not surprised to know that mr lawson and so many like him do not understand that god has the ability to choose the circumstances of interacting with any person. it may come as a shock to many christians, but your edifices are not particularly special to god. if someone wants to have a relationship with god he or she may do so anytime and anywhere. not only that but the same bible the pastor is reading is available to everyone to read and understand personally.
also people here assume that I dress up when I go out. Trust me, even to funerals I wear my jeans, shirt and blouse plus hiking shoes. Stop bashing people for not dressing up please!
That's because you are rebellious in your heart and you don't care how you might offend and hurt the loved ones of the deceased person and other family members and other people who are there also, not mention you as a woman should not wear your skin tight jeans anywhere much less at church and funerals. Your rebellious heart is proud. Repent.
Dressing respectful is important, but we must remember…1 Samuel 16:7 ESV
But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”
Every day should be the Lord’s Day!
Here's an idea. How about we get ready for church on the inside? How about we get up a couple hours early and pray ask God to reveal our sins to us so we can confess them before we walk into church. How about we pray and ask God to make us receptive not only so we can hear the word being taught but also so we can minister to the people around us, how about that? I don't think showing up the church cled scantily is appropriate not saying that. I mean we are in God's presence everyday so why don't we just wear suits all the time? If you're wearing clean clothes that cover you up I think that's all that matters The most important thing is the condition of our hearts not what we clad our bodies in on Sunday morning.
The condescending attitude is strong with this guy.
Well...wont lie now I am thinking of a clothes store just behind the church or a sewer even worst
Amen brother
What about those people who can’t afford “Sunday Best” clothing. There is literally no Biblical command that we have to wear special clothing to come worship. I agree we need to approach God with respect, fear and know that He is Holy. If you do that-just put on some clean clothing that is modest and come to church. Too much snobby behavior in the church.
Ironic how often Reformed pastors abandon "Sola Scriptura" in favor of man-made rules that just so happen to coincide with how THEY do things.
I wear the same thing to church that I wear to hang out with my earthly family (jeans or a casual dress), because I’m hanging out with my heavenly family! God is our king, but also our adoptive father whom we may call “Abba.” So I wear jeans like I do with my earthly father.
Seriously? You compare your earthly father with our Lord? Sad.
I agree to some degree. You should dress with reverence and respect but i don't think you literally need to wear the actual best thing in your closet every Sunday. Where i live with triple digits in summer and the AC doesn't work too well im just not going to wear a suit and tie. I'll wear a short sleeved button up shirt of some kind and dress pants and shoes. I also let my children wear shorts, shorts are historically boys clothing anyways
One rule christans should follow is dont wear anything that can cause another to lust for both genders at chruch, dont wear see through clothes or clothes that can cause another to stumble. Just buy any form of clothes just for chruch that covers your whole body
I don't own a suit. I dont own a white collared shirt. No tie. Not even a sport jacket. No slacks I own no jewelry.
Nearly all my clothes are military camo, olive greens, tans, browns, some white and blacks.
I dont wear yellow, red, magenta, orange, purple or bright colors.
I live in nature and like to blend in.
Thats just the way it is.
I dress for safety, practicality and comfort.
I dress in layers.
I cannot image wearing steves suit to church,
Id feel like i m out of my skin, unnatural, awkward;
Id Freeze in winter if the truck breaks down.
My clothes are safety wear not thin polyesters for show
Stable non slip boots protect from falls, a shiny slippery leather shoe will put you down for six weeks.
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"Moderate dress"
Dont draw attention to yourself either by sensuality or richness of dress.
I agree and disagree..I totally get your point..but it totally can depend on your specific ministry...certain ministry can run people away unaproacable..paul became as they were to win some..If I could qualify to do brother lawsons job I would do the same thing he is because he is in a spot to win preachers. We need more real preachers who don't compromise
I just find it a bit distasteful when musicians that are playing in the church band just wear jeans a tshirt and a lot of times wear hats and as the gentlemen here said I don't expect a tuxedo but wearing a hat really while up on stage playing an instrument is just not it.
AMEN and AMEN!!!!!!!
Simple but true!!!!!
Thank you Mr Lawson.
I agree with Steve. I was raised with the same mindset. Why wouldn’t I want to look my best to gather together with the saints of God to worship Him? Seems like progressive Christianity has some pastors and congregants trying to out-casual each other. 🤦🏻♀️
Does it then make the poor and destitute feel like they don't fit in though.
@@lilacDaisy111 my family was actually quite poor growing up, but my mom sewed clothes for us and shopped at resale stores so we always were clean and presentable. There’s usually no excuse to look like a slob in America. Few people are that poor here. Even welfare recipients are sporting the latest Nike or Adidas shoes and carry brewer cell phones than mine. I know several people who are prime examples of this.
@@jmyramila Oh, the videos I've seen of hundreds of people living and working out of their cars must be false news.
@@lilacDaisy111 Dress the best you can is all I say.
My priest tells the story of another priest he knew who told a man to go home and change because he came to church in a muscle shirt.
Some people dress up better for a date with their mate, than they do for a "date" with the Lord.
Sola Scriptura! How about just ONE verse clearly telling us to wear our best clothes for church?
The only scripture I can find is that when He expects certain clothes, HE GIVES THEM TO US!
This guys logic is based upon traditionalism not Scripture.
Right! Would we wear shorts and flip flops to meet with the President or the king?
Amen! I'm appalled by the dressing down. People are now wearing ball caps, t shirts, sneakers and shorts.
What is the proper action to take as a believer when a brother dresses down, when the local church goes in that direction?
@@bjornegan6421 Be an example, that's what I can think of.
I agree yet disagree -- dressing to the best of your wardrobe i feel . Some people are not wealthy and a pair of jeans and a shirt is all they can afford --- man looking on the outside does not know the heart and forms opinions like Steve does here --- yet God alone see's the heart. We have to be careful we don't always overflow what was good 50 years ago -- is still the norm today. People are a lot more casual in our dress in every area -- years ago my mum would get dressed up to the nines just to go to the grocery shop -- so we have put it all in context for the 21st century
He's entitled to his opinion, however, Jesus is King! Jesus didn't dress in fancy clothes and he was rich.
Now, we live in a different era. Dressing your best is subjective. Let's have a heart transplant first in the body of Christ!!
I've seen worship "bands" in torn blue jeans, sweatshirts and baseball caps on backwards. In front of a holy God.
Do you not live your life in front of a Holy God daily? Do you only present yourself to God at church?
@@caffeineman72 Yes but on the special day is when I give my best only to him, god alone. Not a hard thing to do considering he died for our sins. Actions speak louder than words, the effort you make on Sunday for church speaks a lot!
It’s God not god have some respect