This may seem odd but preaching against the "cloth necklace" is not a new doctrine.
First of all it would benefit us to know the source and root of a matter. The necktie is a Crotian invention and is a non-functional ornament. It is a status symbol.
When thinking of a tie that is purely decorative rather than functional then the early roots are found in the 17th century in France. During the 30 years war (1618-1648) Croatian mercenaries came to France to support King Louis XIII. The Croats used a piece of cloth to tie the top of their uniforms. King Louis found liking in this type of scarf and adopted it as a mandatory clothing accessory for Royal gatherings after the war was over. To honor the Croats he gave it the name “La Cravate” – a name still used in France today. Quoting from https://www.bows-n-ties.com/history-of-ties/
Most sartorialists agree that the necktie originated in the 17th century, during the 30 year war in France. King Louis XIII hired Croatian mercenaries (see picture above) who wore a piece of cloth around their neck as part of their uniform. While these early neckties did serve a function (tying the top of their jackets that is), they also had quite a decorative effect – a look that King Louis was quite fond of. In fact, he liked it so much that he made these ties a mandatory accessory for Royal gatherings, and – to honor the Croatian soldiers – he gave this clothing piece the name “La Cravate” – the name for necktie in French to this day. Quoting from https://www.tie-a-tie.net/the-evolution-of-the-necktie/
Chances are if you’re a man you’ve worn a tie or Cravat. But where did that tie originate? The wearing of a cravat started in Croatia back in the 16th century as a part of Croatian traditional costumes. During the Napoleonic wars, it became recognized as a fashion from which the French adopted. Today, it is a must accessory with modern business suits. Quoted from http://tourdalmatia.com/history-tie-croatia-cravat/
Strange as Croatia's "Cravat Day" on October 18 may sound to an American, this celebration actually commemorates an element of national heritage. Croatia, after all, claims to have pioneered that most ubiquitous of modern accessories: the necktie. Quoted from https://www.theatlantic.com/...y-in-croatia/263772/
I sometimes use a riddle: "What is the difference between a necktie around a man's neck and a string of pearls around a woman's neck?" The answer is "not much". Does a clock on a bracelet make it less of a bracelet? Does a clock on the end of a string of pearls make it not a necklace?
Note carefully here. The Bible says "in like manner also" which means that this particular instruction regarding modesty is not just for women.
I Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.
9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
How can a man with an ornament status symbol around his neck and or a bracelet on his wrist get up and preach against jewlry?
A necktie, or simply a tie, is a long piece of cloth, worn usually by men, for decorative purposes around the neck, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat. Quoting from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necktie
Anyway whether you agree or not about the cloth necklace being unholy, you cannot deny that it is an ornament, outward adorning, and a status symbol. I personally feel that God would prefer that a group of preachers walking down the street would look different than a gaggle of lawyers. Just sayin...
Bro. Steve Winter DD
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