This is another good response that shows that our first response, legalistic answers aren’t always the best and that different people may have differing needs that we have never even thought about. Thanks for commenting.

I will just say that the history, poetry, letters, and prophecy in the Bible were not directly written to us – but for us. There are many situations in the Bible where we must apply the principle that was being taught because we don’t always have the same think happening in 2025 as was happening in the Jewish culture of 2000 plus years ago. The Bible is true, infallible, but we need to study it in context of who was writing, who were the primary readers at that time, what was happening in that culture, and what application does it hold for us today. You can depend on Paul and all of the writers of the inspired word of God. Thanks for commenting!

Good points, Joseph. Thanks for commenting!

Unfortunately I also find that many churches where the worship team dresses down have watered down doctrine and accept what society wants to hear. It is that itching ear. Again not all churches are like that but the ones I have visited seem weak in biblical principles and doctrine.

Just my opinion.

thanks so much for the comment. I understand. My dad would have been the same.

@Jack, I could care less if the pastor has a ball cap on. Is he speaking the truth from the word of God? Is his heart in the right place? Then why should I care?
I still don’t understand how it’s disrespectful. Is church supposed to be a black tie event? What am I missing here? I’ve seen plenty of well dressed church goers who appear polished up on Sundays but I wouldn’t recognize as followers of Christ otherwise.
The default should be to care more about the inward than the outward appearance. The Bible has way more to say on that than on hat wearing.

Great point, Jack. Thanks for commenting!