First thing I’d say is if we’re looking in the Old Testament for instruction on how to dress for worship, consistency demands that we do the same thing with food, annual treks to Jerusalem, etc. Though the Old Testament might teach us some things, authority for church practices is found in the New Testament (Ephesians 2:14-15, Colossians 2:13-14).

With that said, there’s no mandate in the New Testament that Christians should dress in certain clothing for worship. In fact, there’s only passage which directly speaks about it is James 2:1-13. With that said, we can certainly show God that we lack respect for Him in a variety of ways - including not giving our attire ANY consideration (could say a lot on this).

The teaching I heard most growing up was “Jesus gave His “best” for us… so we should dress in our “best” for worship. In my opinion, that’s horrible hermeneutics because for one, Jesus didn’t give His “best” - He gave His all. Second, it’s impossible to make that leap when the New Testament is so silent on the matter. If God wanted us to dress in specific clothing for worship, He would have made it plain to us in language very similar to Exodus 28:4.

Also worship is just not restricted to the church building on Sunday. Our lives are our worship.

If you go to a church where most wear suits you will stand out in jeans or whatever
Could’ve swore I read don’t stand out or draw attention to oneself

It’s all up for interpretation I guess

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I’ve been pondering with this debate, whats the deal with tithes. 10% or what and how what about Churches that ask for W2s?

None of their business what an individual makes and tax exempts need to stop. A lot of churches have better portfolios than rich folks.

I don't believe tithing 10% is a requirement for the New Testament Church. I've never heard of a Church asking for W2s. We're supposed to be cheerful givers. I wouldn't be very cheerful in a Church that required a peek at my tax info.

Yall know how I feel about the tithe. Biggest scam ever pulled. If you want to give 10% fine. But if they teach that the tithe is still in effect for today’s Christians they are LIARS, plain and simple. Even when it was required it was only required of the Jewish people. If your a Orthodox Jew and believe only in the Old Testament then tithing is still a requirement for you.

I am guessing that "Cheerful" givers of God's money because we don't own anything, is much more than 10%.

Funny how that works.