Too many people today place much time and energy into debating whether or not women should wear pants. Is it modest? Is it feminine? Is it biblical? Is it proper? You know what I think? I think we should forget the debate and focus on God.
Where in the Bible does it tell us that women are not to wear pants? I know it tells me that women should look like women and men should look like men; that there is to be a distinct difference. And yes, I do believe there is a distinct difference between women’s pants and men’s jeans. So why have we made such a big issue out of this?
A friend told me of a recent case involving a well-known Christian lawyer and an employer. Apparently, the employer was telling his female employ that she was to wear pants as part of her work uniform, but this particular employee was a Christian and did not believe in wearing pants. So she hired this lawyer to argue her case in court.
Come on people, is this a good use of the Lord’s money? When we have courts taking down the Ten Commandments, doctors killing unborn babies, and schools banning prayer, are we really going to stand in court and argue whether or not a woman can wear pants?
I think this is another example of someone imposing their personal preferences on someone else. Don’t tell me how you think I should interpret the Bible. Let the Holy Spirit work in my life and show me what I should and shouldn’t wear.
I say it is high time we shift the focus from the rules and regulations of Christianity to our hearts. Too long we have gone around with our nose to the ground seeking to enforce rules. Rather, why don’t we lift up our eyes and seek to cultivate hearts that love God. Why don’t we seek to know Him more? As we focus on God and on worshipping Him, He will show us the path He wants us to take and the standards He would have us set up in our lives.
Let’s not make this issue bigger than it really is.
