I go to a church where the dress is casual, and I would never claim they don’t want to dress up. This economy and the cost of just hanging onto their homes, jobs, and putting food on the table trumps buying new clothes...not that clothes are all that expensive. To some, any new clothes are a cost they cannot afford at this time.
However, single parents without child support, child support payers, mothers paying for sports attire, and even the upward costs of things like un edible necessities put Sunday Clothes on the back burner.
Although I grew up in a church where everyone wore their Sunday best, and spectacular clothes on Easter...the gossipy attitude turned me off, as they criticized those less attired.
So for me, I’ll take the casually dressed lover of Jesus, without fancy clothes anyday! And I won’t complain about any negatives since my reason for going to church is to Worship God. I know you care about people, and the many who haven’t known Jesus will change how they dress.... once they see CHRISTIANS love them no matter how they look.
Excellent points. You have caused me to re-evaluate my opinion.
I agree, but I still miss the ladies with the big hats.
It doesn't cost any more to buy a couple of nice looking pullovers and pants for children than what one pays for any top and jeans.
I used to pick up real bargains for my little grandson at a consignment shop. They were in A-one condition, good-looking outfits. I sent him to daycare at my neighbor's house for 2-1/2 hours in the mornings. She told me he was the best-dressed child there!
Why? Because I wanted him to look his best.