2. Which of these are dressed for worship?

3. “How Should We Dress For Worship?”

4. Don’t Believe Something Just Because You Were Taught That Way! John 4:20 (NKJV) 20 Our fathers worshiped on this mountain, and you Jews say that in Jerusalem is the place where one ought to worship.” John 4:22 (NKJV) 22 You worship what you do not know; we know what we worship, for salvation is of the Jews.

5. There is no stated “dress code” for worship in the New Covenant. James 2:2 (NKJV) 2 For if there should come into your assembly a man with gold rings, in fine apparel, and there should also come in a poor man in filthy clothes,

6. Do not dress up if it is for the purpose of impressing other people. Matthew 23:5 (NKJV) 5 But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad and enlarge the borders of their garments.

7. Do not dress up if it is for the purpose of impressing other people. 1 Peter 3:1–4 (NKJV) 1 Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, 2 when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. 3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel—4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

8. Some Thoughts To Consider: Worship is not something that only happens in a formal setting. Avoid worldly, materialistic attitudes (Col. 3:2).

9. The “Dressing Up” Doctrine Represents a Bigger Issue False Sense of Holiness False Sense of Being Prepared For Worship Materialism It Distinguishes Between Rich & Poor Legalism Divisiveness

10. A Principle We Should Consider When Dressing For Worship We need to be cautious that our desire for casual comfort does not come at the cost of neglecting what God wants. Psalm 89:7 (NKJV) 7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.

11. A Principle We Should Consider When Dressing For Worship We need to be cautious that our desire for casual comfort does not come at the cost of neglecting what God wants. Exodus 3:5 (NKJV) 5 Then He said, “Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.”

12. A Principle We Should Consider When Dressing For Worship We need to be cautious that our desire for casual comfort does not come at the cost of neglecting what God wants. Exodus 19:10–11 (NKJV) 10 Then the L ORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes. 11 And let them be ready for the third day. For on the third day the L ORD will come down upon Mount Sinai in the sight of all the people.

13. Our Clothing Communicates… …something to God.

14. Our Clothing Communicates… …something to God. 1 Chronicles 15:25–27 (NKJV) 25 So David, the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands went to bring up the ark of the covenant of the L ORD from the house of Obed-Edom with joy. 26 And so it was, when God helped the Levites who bore the ark of the covenant of the L ORD, that they offered seven bulls and seven rams. 27 David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark, the singers, and Chenaniah the music master with the singers. David also wore a linen ephod.

15. Our Clothing Communicates… …something to others. Clothing communicates a message…

16. Our Clothing Communicates… …something to others. 1 Timothy 2:9–10 (NKJV) 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works.

17. Our Clothing Communicates… …something to others. “The first impression you make on a potential employeris the most important one. The first judgment aninterviewer makes is going to be based on how you lookand what you are wearing. That's why it's alwaysimportant to dress appropriately for a job interview.” –Professional/Business Interview Attire,jobsearch.about.com “The first impression you make on a potential employer is the most important one. The first judgment an interviewer makes is going to be based on how you look and what you are wearing. That's why it's always important to dress appropriately for a job interview.” – Professional/Business Interview Attire, jobsearch.about.com “When you are dressing for a job interview, image reallyis everything…” – What Not to Wear on an Interview,jobsearch.about.com “When you are dressing for a job interview, image really is everything…” – What Not to Wear on an Interview, jobsearch.about.com

18. Our Clothing Communicates… …something to others. Matthew 12:35 (NKJV) 35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things.

19. Common Objections “It’s too hot.” “Some people can’t afford it.” “It is uncomfortable.” “Clothing doesn’t matter. It is what is in the heart that counts.” “The Bible doesn’t say we have to dress up for worship.” “Sometimes people can’t because they come straight from work.” “Sunday nights or Wednesday nights are different.”