Should there be a church uniform? I mean..think about it. For many the Sunday stress is, "What am I gonna wear to church?" There seems to be an intense focus on fashion; a red carpet affair. Where is the humility? I'm just saying.
If your hat or shoes or blazer, bought solely for "church" cost a pretty penny when many others in the congregation and community are collecting pennies, then something is wrong. I'm just saying.
Maybe someone will help me understand. The concept of submitting and humbling one's self before God "is said to be a fit recipient of Grace;" according to the words of St. James, "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble" (Proverbs 3:34, 1 Peter 5:5, James 4:6 NIV). So does this mean those who parade proudly around church clad in fancy colorful clothing like peacocks and male guppies in heat are in direct opposition of God? While others look with false smiles of course either in jealousy or self pity with worn soles and folded disconnect notice in tattered pocketbook or nut hugging slacks wondering why has God forsaken them. I'm just saying. Where is the love?
A wise pastor can learn something. Like with schools, uniforms will be more befitting. Perhaps. Or maybe something as simple as having members wrap themselves in white or cream linen upon entering the sanctuary to ensure the congregation is on one accord. No distractions like Aretha's hat. But what do I know.
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