This is a challenging post from Dr MacArthur. I've been a pastor in this kind of a setting and currently pastor in a very different environment. What are you thoughts? By the way, when I did wear a tie to church (and to work for that matter), I prefered a "Full Windsor". The problem for me was that I had to have an extra long tie to make it work without looking like Steve Urkel. When was the last time you wore a tie?
By the way, here's a thoughtful response to Dr MacArthur's comments... Enjoy.
Link: MondayMorningInsight.com > John MacArthur on Respect in the Pulpit.
John MacArthur on Respect in the Pulpit
Dr. MacArthur writes: "Some people ask, why do I wear a tie? Because I have respect for this responsibility. I wear a suit because this is a more elevated experience for people. I’m trying to convey what people convey at a wedding: this is more serious than any normal activity.
man oh man! I don't know what I think yet...lol! It is a great point about wearing a tie... but... ah I better not get into it. I will wear a tie any time you tell me too!
Posted by: PJ Moon | April 15, 2008 at 08:25 AM
Jon, my comment on the source blog . . .
Posted by Larry Cobler
Sunday, July 06, 2008 at 8:52 AM
I think if you go down this road you have to put yourself in earlier cultures to see if the belief/comment still works for you. For example, if we were back in the times where only robes could be worn in the pulpit, would the same argument be held for those “disrespecting” the pulpit by wearing only a coat and tie?
Posted by: Larry Cobler - Jon's Dad | July 06, 2008 at 06:54 AM