Text: Genesis 3:7, 21; Isaiah 3:16-24
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| Would the Lord be proud of this? |
When we talk of the wardrobe of
a Christian, we don’t mean the physical wooden, cement, or metal wardrobe but
what he wears on his body.
The reason we wear clothes is
clear from the Scriptures: to cover our nakedness. Anything more than this is
to show off. It is important to note that a believer does not wear anything
that can cause embarrassment or being ridicule to him, to the Church or to the
name of Christ.
Believers must be careful with
what they wear. When costly apparels begin to come into the wardrobe, it is a
sure sign that consecration, commitment, modesty, self-denial, self-discipline
have been put aside. And as it happened to Herod, the pride that comes thereof
can lead to death (Acts 12:21-23).
We are to avoid too extremes of
gorgeous dressing and shabby outlook because this will brings reproach to the
name of Christ and His Church. We are to “let
(our) moderation be known unto men”
(Philippians 4:4). Seeking the glory of God and basic Christian moderation are
timeless principles that guide the Christian in both texture and style of his
clothes. It is often better to steer a sane, middle course. While we cannot
afford to be stumbling block to others through our dressing and outlook, we
cannot also tolerate shabby, shameful, scanty dressing.
Use of bathroom slippers to
public places, hairdo patterned after some worldly superstars in music, sports,
etc., obscene dressing that exposes underwear must be avoided. If a Christian is
medically advised to keep beard, he must be clean-shaved. The Bible position –
total abstinence – on use of jewellery, earrings, necklace, must be upheld. Ostentatious
or worldly dressings are not part of Christian adornment. We cannot dress like
Jezebel.
The Christian must always look
descent, approachable and affable. The haircut of the Christian brother must
not be repulsive or bushy. As a principle, do not put on what you cannot wear
if Jesus were to go out with you. “Whether
therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God”
(1 Corinthians 10:31).
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