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to be passed off with a jest. The subject of dress demands serious
reflection and much prayer. Many unbelievers have felt that they were
not doing right in permitting themselves to be slaves of fashion; but
when they see some who make a high profession of godliness dressing
as worldlings dress, enjoying frivolous society, they decide that there
can be no wrong in such a course.—
Testimonies For The Church
4:641
(1881).
Simple Attire Will Not Embarrass Poor—Our clothing should
be plain and simple, so that when we visit the poor, they will not be
embarrassed by the contrast between our appearance and their own.—
Gospel Workers, 189
(1915).
Dress Befitting Sacred Profession—Carefulness in dress is an
important consideration. The minister should be clothed in a manner
befitting the dignity of his position. Some ministers have failed in this
respect. In some cases not only has there been a lack of taste and of
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orderly arrangement in the dress, but the clothing has been untidy and
slovenly.
The God of heaven, whose arm moves the world, who gives us life
and sustains us in health, is honored or dishonored by the apparel of
those who officiate in His honor.—
Gospel Workers, 173
(1915).