The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Psalm 96:9, “Worship the LORD in holy attire; Tremble before Him, all the Earth.”

Some years ago a young man, who was dating the daughter of a high governmental official, appeared at the White House for a formal evening attired in a white turtleneck

sweater. As you would expect, the media buzzed with horrified fury. His dress was

totally inappropriate for a meeting in the presence of the President.

Several years ago, I attended the wedding of a friend, and to my horror, one of the

bridesmaid’s attendants walked the aisle with his entire shirttail hanging outside his

trousers!

Athletic coaches, TV announcers and color commentators, often wear shirts and ties,

while engaging in their required positions. Yet, in many churches, pastors adorn themselves in sport shirts and bluejeans while offering the sacred words of Scripture

to their audiences. What has eroded the culture that once adorned our nation? Would

you go to meet an important, world-renouned individual inappropriately attired? I hope

not! Would you enter a pulpit or address an audience from the stage draped in casual,

raggity clothing? I sure hope not!

Certainly, there are people who don’t have the financial means to dress as well as some

others. But, each of us should dress cleanly and as well as we are able when we enter

the LORD’s House to worship Him. Yes, there was specified dress for priests in the Old

Testament. And we are not required to dress as they. But, reverence of the Holy surely demands that we do the best we can. Jesus Christ alone is the object of our worship. The Word of the LORD –the Holy Scriptures—should demand of us a cleanness of heart and body.

Ten times the word “attire” is used in Scripture. It’s a small, but vital, first step toward

restoring the culture that has been handed down to us by those who led us to Christ.

“Tremble before (the LORD) all the Earth!”

Prayerfully and lovinging yours,

Nana & Dado III

(Rose Marie & Gene)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

United States of America

“We never know that God is all we need

until He becomes all that we have.”