Christ Jesus is the chief cornerstone of the Ekklesia (called out ones, NOT a business NOR by man's organization) , each one being joined as living stones by Yahuweh's hands, not by man's methods of business....
I think you mean "turn your mind to Christ" (verifying)
Jesus didn't wear a suit because suits weren't worn in His culture. In our culture, however, suits are worn in certain environments to show formality/respect. I agree that overall, it's a heart thing. It's more about the heart that chooses the clothing than the attire itself. However, what do a t-shirt and shorts say about your view of worship? Do we show less reverence in worship than we do at work, for example?
Someone who is a bond-slave of Christ Jesus inwardly will not disobey Him outwardly, but will have a right character inside their heart and mind, and outwardly in their life and conduct, in all that they do
Yes they are non-for-profit tax exempt organisations......except maybe those run in house meetings. They usually have a board of directors selected by the people or the one who started the church, and, most times, a pay roll. The owners would mostly be the board, but could include all who pay dues and contribute as a member.
No, that's directly contrary to all Scripture.
Does it show anything about a persons view of worship other than how awesome it is to have a place where you are not judged by the standard of society? Shouldn’t it feel good to know that societies standards don’t apply to God because those standards are clearly just a matter of made up traditions?
Not all of them. Although it is difficult enough to find one that does what God says each day.
Adam was totally ashamed and hid himself, Chaveh also, after they sinned.
But church is never meant to be a business. Of course it has to be run and administered properly but it is supposed to be inclusive and not exclusive. Those churches with strict dress codes seem to prefer to be social clubs which exclude outsiders who don't fit into their snobbish ways. Jesus would never turn anybody away or make them feel small or shamed because they weren't wearing the 'right' clothes.
Lawyers and Pastors and Rich Property Managers wear suits, and act as written:
I've never belonged to a church with a dress code; first of all the CofE and then a non-denominational one where anything goes and sometimes the preacher comes in shorts and sandals. And my friend Bob who is a pastor and a very Godly man, sometimes preaches in his leather biker jacket.
