Contemplative Bible Reading

Exodus 28:1-3 (New Living Translation)

1 Call for your brother, Aaron, and his sons, Nadab, Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. Set them apart from the rest of the people of Israel so they may minister to me and be my priests. 2 Make sacred garments for Aaron that are glorious and beautiful. 3 Instruct all the skilled craftsmen whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom. Have them make garments for Aaron that will distinguish him as a priest set apart for my service.

God is instructing Moses how to clothe Aaron and his sons who are to be the first priests. God wants to set them apart for special service. God wants them to wear different clothing so that they are distinguished, i.e., obviously different and set apart from everyone else. This is all fascinating to historians and those fascinated by style and fashion.

My question: do we distinguish those set apart for service with their clothing too much or not enough?

See a police officer? They wear different clothing. See a soldier? They wear different clothing. See a fire fighter? They wear different clothing.

See a person who is to speak during a gathering of Christians. Do they wear different clothing? Should they wear different clothing?

I’m just asking.