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Isaiah 44:23 Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it Isaiah 44:23 Sing, O heavens, for the LORD has done it! shout, you lower parts of the earth; break forth into singing, you mountains, o forest, and every tree in it! For the LORD has redeemed Jacob, and glorified Himself in Israel. Hymns Invitation -
Dressed for Worship? Does it matter how we dress for worship?
Dress Codes Society is moving to casual constants From suits to pajamas
Dress Codes for Worship Is there a worship dress code in Scripture? Does it matter what we wear?
Dress Codes in Scripture The priests in Exodus 28: wore bells for his safety wore gems for the tribes wore long garments for modesty wore Urim and Thummim for God Specific attire that was utilitarian
Dress Codes in Scriptures The New Testament dress code: James 2:1-13 I Corinthians 14:36-40 I Timothy 2:9 Modesty Propriety Humility
Dress Codes in Scriptures There is no “wear your best” passage We dress NOT to attract attention Does it matter what we wear to worship?
Does It Matter? Does it really NOT matter to you? Clothing reflects attitudes Clothing is our first impression
Does It Matter? CASUAL CLOTHES do not offend God CASUAL ATTITUDES to worship offend God How do others perceive my interest? Does my attire & conduct cause others to see me as interested/uninterested
Casual Worship Priests put on garments to prepare themselves to coming before God It prepared their mindset in service Death sentence in being unprepared Scriptural purpose of Baptism
Casual Worship Coming unprepared Physically Emotionally Mentally Spiritually Scriptural purpose of Baptism
Conclusions Our attire has little importance Our attitude has great importance Our attire can reflect our attitude Scriptural purpose of Baptism
Hear and Believe – Acts 4:4 Confess Jesus as Lord – Acts 8:37 Repent of your sins – Acts 2:38 Be immersed in water – Acts 22:16