Tag: What is a ___________? ___________ is not in the Bible!

Sometimes we’re warned about certain practices simply because they weren’t mentioned in the Bible. Here is an extract from a recently posted concern about a Roman Catholic priest wearing a particular garment called a dalmatic:

1. The dalmatic was not from the Bible.
2. The dalmatic was not an original garment that deacons wore.
3. The source of the dalmatic came from worldly society.
4. People had concerns about the dalmatic because it was considered to be effeminate.
5. The dalmatic became associated with imperial politicians, including emperors.
6. Because of its ties to politics, it was adopted by pontiffs and bishops.
7. During the time of Emperor Constantine, it was adopted for use by deacons.

In cases like this, I like to play word substitution. With a little tweaking to items 5 to 7, here is what we get if we replace “dalmatic” with “necktie”:

1. The necktie was not from the Bible.
2. The necktie was not an original garment that deacons wore.
3. The source of the necktie came from worldly society.
4. People had concerns about the necktie because it was considered to be effeminate.
5. The necktie became associated with politicians, including presidents.
6. Because of its ties to the French, it was adopted by men as formal attire.
7. During the time of Herbert Armstrong, it became required for use by men attending services.