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Originally Posted by Sam
That's the custom among those whom he is fellowshipping so he is just observing protocol. It's like some churches require the man behind the pulpit to have on a necktie and some churches forbid the man behind the pulpit to have on a necktie. I would comply with the local protocol if asked to minister there. I think that is just courtesy. I seldom wear a tie but I put one on to attend a funeral last week. I have been asked to speak at our local church this coming Wednesday night. I will have on jeans (it's not warm enough yet for shorts) and some kind of shirt but no necktie or jacket because that fits within our custom. I've seen one man (not the pastor) in that position who wore a tie and it was OK because that's the way he dresses to go to the church he attends and it was OK (but not the custom) at our church.
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Sam,
your a smart guy. My question for AB will be "why do men wear clothes that differentiate them from the men they serve"? Customs pertain to all people, every member. Bishop's robes are a purposed use of outer dress to define position.
Thanks for your perspectives, but citing custom as the basis for wearing shorts to preach would certainly not be used to differentiate the preacher from the preached at. Custom may determine whether it would be noticed or viewed as normal, but custom's that ONLY pertain to the BISHOP's are not what I would call CUSTOM's they are differentiators.
Gowns are articles of clothing with a very profound and designed purpose. Upon AB's return he can share with us what that purpose (thoughts from the heart) is.
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