Note: Before reading the following arguments, please understand that they are not what I believe. On Wednesdays, I deliberately argue for wrong ideas, challenging my listeners to call and defend the obvious right answer, which is usually far harder than one would expect. This is a summary of what Wacky Andrew will be arguing, not a representation of what real Andrew believes.~Sloppy or partial sacrifices are offensive to God. Look at Cain and Ananias/Sapphira.
~Does God in the Old Testament seem to be particular or loosey-goosey about how things are done, like in the Tabernacle, for instance?
~Why would you ever dress up for people, but not for God?
~How would you dress to meet the President of the United States?
~Is God not Holy?
~People perform better when they dress well because they take what they do more seriously.
~Formal attire is a way of acknowledging participation in civilization and tradition rather than just whatever feels good.
~Formal attire honors the older people among us, who still think this matters a lot.
~People treat you differently when you dress up because it means either you are important or you are doing something important.
~Do you dress up for a wedding? Isn’t church really an ongoing wedding ceremony?
~How should you prepare yourself for meeting the king and creator of the universe?
~We are the temple of the Holy Spirit. When particularly living that reality, shouldn’t we look like it?
~He who is faithful with little is faithful with much.
~Casual dress often reflects people’s leisurely or easy-going attitude toward their faith.
~Will someone who won’t bother wearing pants and a tie to church die for his faith?
~Why do you bow your head when you pray?
~Isn’t it a bit absurd to kneel but wear shorts or jeans?
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