One of our new white belts at Taekwondo is a seminary study who is doing a residency at the local church. At the end of his first session, our Master Instructor had a discussion with him about the church and church etiquette. One of the Master Instructor’s issues was people wearing flip-flops to church. He believed that people should dress up and not be so casual. The seminarian did an excellent job of explaining his views.
- People should go to church to show their best for their god. If their best is flip-flops, then that is their best.
- Keep in mind that some orders of priests have taken up a vow of poverty. Wearing old and worn flip-flops at church is their best.
When you attend an event that is important to you, show your best. Your best demonstrates the respect that you have for the event and the people around you. Remember that other people’s best may not meet your standards, and your best might not meet other peoples’ standards. The old flip-flops may be all one can afford. Don’t cast them aside as their character may benefit yours. It is their character, not their material goods, that can influence your growth.
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