Why Do People Wear Clothes?

"Rather clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature."
Romans 13:14

     Why do people wear clothes?

     I googled the question but the answer varies. Protection from the elements, of course, is a prime reason. Vanity is another. Practicality i.e. where shall a person put their wallet or keys without pockets? Uniforms help to identify certain professions. Firemen wear protective gear. On the flip side, mysteriously, in some cultures the wearing of clothes is not imperative.

     I am sure I am not alone when I say, I am glad we DO wear clothes. Ever have one of those exasperating dreams where you're unclothed in full views of others, yet unable to remedy the situation? There is a sense of shame being caught "with one's pants down." Perhaps it stems from the Fall of Man. After Adam and Eve sinned in the Garden of Eden, their eyes were opened and they knew they were naked so they created some clothes from leaves. When the Lord God came and talked to them about this, he made some more efficient clothes for them from animal skins. (But then, an animal had to die to help cover their shame.)

     There is a parallel here. Try as we might, clothes do not really cover our shame. The best dressed person can still be miserable inside, in the soul, where sadness originates. How can we cover that? Only by confessing our sins and clothing ourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ. His garments are spotless, durable and always in style. Remember, He had to die to help cover our shame so these are not cheap clothes. Wear them proudly!