what was the motive?
Raven, during the summer I go with a nice shirt, slacks and tie. I am a blue-collar type worker during the week (diesel mechanic) , wearing faded blue jeans and t-shirts most of the time. I like to dress nicely for Sabbath, even for afternoon meetings or any church service, since the principle is the same. I have never understood why some people are militant about dressing in suits for Sabbath Morning services because "we are in the rpesence of God", but the same will dress down for Sabbath afternoon meetings in the same sanctuary. Then again, I know people who dress "up" for their jobs who wear jeans and tees to church! People are strange sometimes.....I know that EGW wrote that every man should have a "Sabbath Suit". I do, but often leave the jacket off during the summer.
Wear Comely Garments for the House of Worship.-- Many need instruction as to how they should appear in the assembly for worship on the Sabbath. They are not to enter the presence of God in the common clothing worn during the week. All should have a special Sabbath suit, to be worn when attending service in God's house. While we should not conform to worldly fashions, we are not to be indifferent in regard to our outward appearance. We are to be neat and trim, though without adornment. The children of God should be pure within and without. {CG 531.2}
Quote from: ColporteurK on December 21, 2014, 05:49:13 PM Wear Comely Garments for the House of Worship.-- Many need instruction as to how they should appear in the assembly for worship on the Sabbath. They are not to enter the presence of God in the common clothing worn during the week. All should have a special Sabbath suit, to be worn when attending service in God's house. While we should not conform to worldly fashions, we are not to be indifferent in regard to our outward appearance. We are to be neat and trim, though without adornment. The children of God should be pure within and without. {CG 531.2} Let me fist say that I agree with the statement but I'm not sure how to apply when your occupation requires suit or dress shirt w/ tie during the the week. I can't help but wonder if by "sabbath suit" she meant in today's language a special "set of clothes" that are worn only on Sabbath. I say this because this statement seems to be aimed at everyone not just men. I rarely wear a suit or sports coat to church. However, I always wear a tie. Even in the hot summer months. Our church is air conditioned and the 3 hours of church in tie is very comfortable. However, I will admit that once I'm out in the parking lot my tie is off even before I sit down in the car.However, if someone told me that ties were no longer allowed in church I would not argue with them but happily comply.