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- By wearing a uniform robe, the pastor avoids drawing attention to their personal clothing choices and instead directs the focus to the sacrament itself. Additionally, the robe can protect the pastor's clothing from water or other substances used during the baptism.
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In Christian worship, biblically and historically, the ministers wear distinctive garments to testify to their office as representatives of Christ. The robe serves to hide the personality of the man and highlight his special calling. The pastor represents Christ, the Husband, to the church, his bride.
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Sep 12, 2013 · I believe that for a pastor to wear a robe is an act of pride that exhalts himself above the congregation, and does not glorify Christ. The Bible is very clear on pride as a sin: James 4:6, Prov 16:19, 1 Cor 4:6, Prov 27:1, Rom 12:3,16, Ps 36:2, Eph 2:8,9, 1 John 2:16, Prov 29:23, and others.
Oct 17, 2005 · As well, there is a huge difference between a Protestant minister wearing a preaching robe and the priestly garments of Rome. As a Reformed Church, our ministers are preachers and pastors, not priests. The Reformers stopped using the vestments of the priesthood for this reason.
Dec 7, 2011 · Why is it that we expect judges to wear gowns when they are in the courtroom, but we want our ministers to wear business attire when they lead worship? Is it for sound theological reasons or merely because that is what we are accustomed to?
Sep 24, 2013 · One of the most read posts on my blog deals with the "dress code" of clergy. What is the appropriate attire that a pastor should wear on Sunday mornings? And, is it really that important? Apparently, the issue is much, much bigger than I had ever thought it would be. I, for one, don't wear a robe on Sunday mornings. I don't want to. I don't ...
Jul 17, 2012 · Priests wear chasubles over white robes called albs. And they wear stoles around their necks. Some also tie long ropes with tassels around their waists, symbolizing Jesus being tied to a pillar...
Oct 31, 2013 · Question: Why do some ministers wear robes and gowns during church services? Is this a biblical thing to do? Answer: First of all, if by using the term “biblical” you simply mean to ask whether religious leaders in biblical times wore special clothing that distinguished them from the people to whom they ministered, then the answer is a ...
