Back to school month, that is what September has become here in the United States of America. The stores are filled with uniforms and school supplies. It seems that more and more schools are requiring that students wear uniforms.
I get to work on Wednesday and open my email and see a company wide notice. It's all about dress code. The opening paragraph states, "We want to remind all employees of the importance of projecting a professional image to customers, business associates and co-workers through the clothes we wear." As you read through the note, it goes so far as to state guidelines/rules regarding frayed pants, flip flops, length of shorts (for those areas of the company where they are allowed), and modesty of tops women may wear. It even gives definitions for what a flip flop is. AND to top if all off, those in management may not have a casual day on Friday. There is never a day for those in management to be casual in the work place.
So, I have to ask, why do we balk at church when there are standards set for those in leadership or for those participating on the platform in a service? What is wrong if the church sets requirements for apparrel when on church trips or when representing the church in functions it supports. If our workplace sets standards to project a professional image and we comply without issue, then what's wrong with churches setting standards?
Modesty in all things is a Biblical principle. Creating an environment where those in leadership or those participating on the platform are modest is important to creating an environment where God is the focus. Is that too much to ask?
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