The scriptures represent a person who is acknowledged before Jehovah God under the garment figure. A "great multitude" of tribulation survivors are described as "clothed in white garments," indicating their dignified and pure appearance before the Most High, because they believe in the shed blood of Jesus' blood. War against the great day of the Almighty God ", this encouragement is given:" Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes so that he can not go naked and people see their shame. "Revelation 16:14, 15.
Therefore, spiritual awakening is necessary if God's big day wants us to dress in a true Christian personality, unknown to the world's actions, attitudes and ways. By dressing like this, the Christian would also be in the service of Jehovah God and the Lord Jesus Christ. How tragic it would be for Christians to be in the Levitical temple guards who fell asleep at their service! According to Jewish tradition, they were ashamed that their clothes had been beaten and burned.
Since the scriptures refer to clothing, which is a very important issue for someone who is recognized before Jehovah God, does it not follow logically that his servants should also be careful about the literal clothing they wear? We must not forget the fact that Jehovah God gave animal skins to sinners Adam and Eve. The Hebrew word used to describe clothing means "long dresses." Therefore, these garments offered sufficient protection for the first naked bodies.
Centuries later, the Most High was particularly interested in the clothes of his servants. The regulations given to the Israelites required that they "tear the edges of their garments" and "put a blue thread in the edge of their skirts." Furthermore: “A woman should not wear menswear, nor should a man suitable for work wear a women's coat. for he who does this is contemptible to Jehovah. "- Deuteronomy 22: 5.
The distinctive edging and the blue rope around the clothesline set the Israelites apart from other peoples and repeatedly reminded them of their duty to obey Jehovah's commands. As for the ban on wearing clothing that is specifically designed for the opposite sex, this preserved the natural difference between the sexes. It is common for men to want to look like men and women to want to look like women. Violations of this inner dress may have led to homosexuality. God's law therefore served as a protection against possible fraud and immorality.
The Israelites could not ignore this fashion issue and treat it lightly. Centuries after the law was passed, Jehovah's prophet Zephaniah declared that the catastrophe would strike those who "wore strange garments," possibly Egyptians and Babylonians who did not meet the requirements. God's Law The Israelites would obey his rules. For example, Jesus Christ indicated that a deliberate rebellion against one of the commandments would prevent a person from inheriting the kingdom of God. He said, "All ... break one of these lower commandments and teach mankind to do it, it is called 'the least' in relation to the kingdom of heaven" (Mt 5:19). For example, if an Israeli insisted on wearing edged clothing because the style did not match his taste, he would have shown a spirit of provocative independence. Of course, that size would have been a challenge. This prevented him from becoming a disciple of Jesus Christ.
Obviously, Christians are not subject to Mosaic law and their exact dress code. Rather than having specific rules, a sense of what is appropriate, such as loving others, should lead them to dress in a way that satisfies the good conscience of others. (Compare 1 Corinthians 10:23, 24; 2 Corinthians 4: 1, 2.) Yes, your poise and love will prevent true Christians from prioritizing their personal choices over the unpleasant or unwanted effects of their clothing. receive others. . Your clothing should in no way interfere with your right to be a servant of Jehovah.
Clothing therefore has meaning for Christians. You should strive never to give anyone a valid reason to question their modesty and reasoning.