Appropriate Dress

OntheDL said:

I'm sorry but the reasons you stated sound legalistic and self-righteous to dwell on such a petty matter.

There are a lot of good things we can learn from the Jews. Such as faithful tithing . . . . . and making sabbath a special day.

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Your second sentence seems out of place with your first, imo. As I read the Bible, I am persuaded that all such issues fall within the same bucket.

BFA

OntheDL said:

You are what you want others perceive you to be and perception is reality.

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We spend way too much time worrying about how people perceive us and far too little time worrying about how God perceives us.

Since we don't just worship at home

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Why not? Worship can occur in many different places. I can do it in my PJs.

we go to places where people are.

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Sometimes, yes. That is only one of many forms of worship. Hopefully, we are experiencing all of them.

There is an accepted norm in the society. We need to be respectful and presentable.

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Why? Worship is for God, not people.

When we act differently, it draws attention.

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Not sure why fancy clothes draw less attention than casual ones.

BFA