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Inward purity & outward dress -- Does it matter how we dress for worship?

At the extremes, of course it matters.

For example, "naked" just doesn't work for me.

If we define worship as occurring in "public," then any attire must be appropriate in public according to the laws of the land and the laws of God.

Additionally, there is a level of decorum that is not required, but is recommended. God will accept any tube-topped hooker who turns to Him.

It makes sense for her to turn in her tube when she turns in her hooking.

***For example, "naked" just doesn't work for me.***

The Bible says the Father seeks those who worship in spirit and truth. Biblical Worship is both private and corporate.

In private worship, I often will relax in a hot bath and pray and praise Him -- that's worship and I am naked and unashamed. The argument that 'God deserves your best attire' takes on a different meaning there.

Some might say, "Yeah, in private worship it doesn't matter... We're talking about PUBLIC worship."

To which I reply, "Oh, so God doesn't care what we wear (after all, He accepts my bathtub worship), it's what others might think!"

I think this whole issue is a what do others think and not an issue of what God thinks. We already know that, He seeks those who worship Him in Spirit and truth. With Him coat and tie is optional at best and hypocritical at worst. Hypocritical if we think He approves our worship if we wear the right outer clothing and try to shroud a proud heart with a suit.

For example, "naked" just doesn't work for me.

I was naked when I was saved. God chose the time and place of my conversion I did not So I believe He does not look on the outward ,but on the heart. I came "just as i was"

BTW xzins Didn't God say "it is good" when he formed that naked man? :>)