Put on your Sunday best
I’m not sure if other parts of the country used that expression. But I grew up mostly in the South. First, as a toddler and juvenile in Oklahoma. And then, from the third grade to the twelfth in Texas. And I remember we used to dress up for things. And I mean dress up. So, it seemed only natural to hear, “Put on your Sunday best,”when it was time to go to church.
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Sunday best meant a dress shirt, slacks, and tie at the least.
And during cooler and colder weather, it also meant a sport jacket. Because when you went out for church, it was important to remember it wasn’t just another day of the week.
But times change. So do styles. And I’m as guilty as the next person of wanting to be comfortable. And I’ve never been comfortable in a tie. So, as dressing up for church started to decline, I certainly didn’t protest.
And I’m not protesting now.
Because I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, what a person wears to church has no influence over what that person learns…or doesn’t learn.
And some of the best dressed congregations in America are some of the worst informed on what’s in the Bible.
So, my suggestion is…be comfortable. Don’t worry or obsess on what to wear to church. And don’t be the least bit concerned over whether or not someone else looks better than you. Or worse.
That’s all temporary anyway.
But you might consider learning how to judge rightly. And the proper way to address forgiveness (hint: it’s not what you see on social media). Consider examining the extremely important difference between Paul’s message and the message of the other apostles. It’s crucial to understanding and addressing doctrinal disputes.
Make a deeper study of God’s word your Sunday best,
‘Cause He wants you to be wise. Forget the rest.
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Grab yourself a cool tee
Or how about some music for kids