Matthew 22:1-14 Wedding Feast Attire

[BillyJoeJimBob]

Yes - I think of it in terms of righteousness being the original intention of God when He created man, and how man was intended to live - and what it means to be truly alive. One of the things gravely wrong with humans after the fall is our loss of perspective, clarity, and understanding of the knowledge of God (blindness) which produces pride (inordinate sense of self in comparison to God and others). Righteousness, practically, is "right thinking" and "right being" (imparted righteousness through sanctification) as much as it is a mystical transaction in the Spirit that changes our legal standing through the blood of Jesus (imputed righteousness through justification).

Anyways, I think of specific garments (humility, meekness, servant-heartedness) related to specific righteous acts that are imparted via sanctification by grace - not the garments of salvation through justification and imputed righteousness.

I have no idea if any of that made sense

I agree, Mr The Rookie, that righteousness is right thinking and right being before our God. I would add right standing before Him, which would be implied in "right being", would it not.

in Christ,

BJJB

[John146]

In simple terms, it seems the man lacked something that was required to remain in the wedding feast. Represents righteousness?

Yes. The following speaks of the wedding garment and specifically says it represents righteousness. We are made righteous by the blood of Christ which washes away our sins.

Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

[keck553]

Yes. The following speaks of the wedding garment and specifically says it represents righteousness. We are made righteous by the blood of Christ which washes away our sins.

Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

amen. .

[the rookie]

I agree, Mr The Rookie, that righteousness is right thinking and right being before our God. I would add right standing before Him, which would be implied in "right being", would it not.

in Christ,

BJJB

I guess the more precise way to say what I meant was, "Right Doing". That is imparted, beginning with "right standing" or, "right being", which is the free gift imputed upon the moment we are born again. To quote the verse John146 used - "the bride has made herself ready". So Jesus cleanses her then cleans her up (i.e. Eph. 5), in other words. And she participates in that process.

[BroRog]

Thanks for all your responses and please feel free to continue. I'm still thinking about both your responses and the idea that Jesus is talking about guests. But please do continue. Thanks.

[Eyelog]

Yes. The following speaks of the wedding garment and specifically says it represents righteousness. We are made righteous by the blood of Christ which washes away our sins.

Rev 19:7 Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. 8 And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

The term is not "righteousness." As best I can tell it is "righteous acts".

Dikaioma

• The NAS New Testament Greek Lexicon
Strong's Number: 1345
Original Word Word Origin
dikaioma from (1344)

Transliterated Word TDNT Entry

Dikaioma 2:219,168
Phonetic Spelling Parts of Speech
dik-ah'-yo-mah
Noun Neuter
Definition
1. that which has been deemed right so as to have force of law
a. what has been established, and ordained by law, an ordinance
b. a judicial decision, sentence
1. of God 1b
c. either the favourable judgment by which he acquits man and declares them acceptable to Him 1b
d. unfavourable: sentence of condemnation
2. a righteous act or deed
</TD< TR>
NAS Word Usage - Total: 10
act of righteousness 1, justification 1, ordinance 1, regulations 2, requirement 1, requirements 2, righteous acts 2

NAS Verse Count
Luke
1
Romans
5
Hebrews
2
Revelation
2
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Total 10


• Luke 1:6 (New American Standard Bible)
6 They were both righteous in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord. ACTED RIGHTEOUSLY
Romans 1:32
• 32 and although they know the ordinance of God, that those who practice such things are worthy of death, they not only do the same, but also give hearty approval to those who practice them. RIGHTEOUS ACTS
• Romans 2:26
• 26 So if the uncircumcised man keeps the requirements of the Law, will not his uncircumcision be regarded as circumcision ? RIGHTEOUS ACTS
• Romans 5:16
• 16 The gift is not like that which came through the one who sinned ; for on the one hand the judgment arose from one transgression resulting in condemnation, but on the other hand the free gift arose from many transgressions resulting in justification. RIGHTEOUS ACTS
• Romans 5:18
• 18 So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men.
• Romans 8:4
• 4 so that the requirement of the Law might be fulfilled in us, who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. ACTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Hebrews 9:1
1 Now even the first covenant had regulations of divine worship and the earthly sanctuary. ACTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
• Hebrews 9:10
• 10 since they relate only to food and drink and various washings, regulations for the body imposed until a time of reformation. ACTS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
Revelation 15:4
• 4 "Who will not fear, O Lord, and glorify Your name ? For You alone are holy ; For ALL THE NATIONS WILL COME AND WORSHIP BEFORE YOU, FOR YOUR RIGHTEOUS ACTS HAVE BEEN REVEALED."
• Revelation 19:8
• It was given to her to clothe herself in fine linen, bright and clean ; for the fine linen is the righteous acts of the saints.

[Eyelog]

The term is not "righteousness." As best I can tell it is "righteous acts".

Dikaioma

Great point Eyelog.

Surely, there is support for the idea that the righteousness which matters to God, and which makes up our clothing is our actions, strung all throught the OT and NT.

[Eyelog]

Great point Eyelog.

Surely, there is support for the idea that the righteousness which matters to God, and which makes up our clothing is our actions, strung all throught the OT and NT.

Yes, Eyelog, I see what you mean, for example:

Isaiah 59:5-7
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

5 They hatch adders’ eggs and weave the spider’s web;

He who eats of their eggs dies,

And from that which is crushed a snake breaks forth.

6 [B]Their webs will not become clothing,

Nor will they cover themselves with their works;

Their works are works of iniquity,

And an act of violence is in their hands.[/B

]7 Their feet run to evil,

And they hasten to shed innocent blood;

Their thoughts are thoughts of iniquity,

Devastation and destruction are in their highways.

Romans 5:18
So then as through one transgression there resulted condemnation to all men, even so through one act of righteousness there resulted justification of life to all men.

Hebrews 11:33
who by faith conquered kingdoms, performed acts of righteousness, obtained promises, shut the mouths of lions,

Psalm 35:26
Let those be ashamed and humiliated altogether who rejoice at my distress; Let those be clothed with shame and dishonor who magnify themselves over me.

Psalm 109:18
But he clothed himself with cursing as with his garment, And it entered into his body like water And like oil into his bones.

Ezekiel 7:27
The king will mourn, the prince will be clothed with horror, and the hands of the people of the land will tremble. According to their conduct I will deal with them, and by their judgments I will judge them. And they will know that I am the LORD.’”

1 Peter 5:5
You younger men, likewise, be subject to your elders; and all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, for GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE.

Revelation 3:5
He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will not erase his name from the book of life, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.

Revelation 7:12-14
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

12 saying,

“ Amen, blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.”

13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, “These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they, and where have they come from?” 14 I said to him, “My lord, you know.” And he said to me, “These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

[Indueseason]

Hey Brother, I don't mean to interrupt the conversation your having with yourself, but I'm just a touch concerned for your well being

blessings to you

[Eyelog]

Yes, Eyelog, I see what you mean, for example:

Good ones, Eyelog.

How about these?

Malachi 3:17-18
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

17 “They will be Mine,” says the Lord of hosts, “on the day that I prepare My own possession, and I will spare them as a man spares his own son who serves him.” 18 So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve Him.

Romans 6:13
and do not go on presenting the members of your body to sin as instruments of unrighteousness; but present yourselves to God as those alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness to God.Romans 6:16
Do you not know that when you present yourselves to someone as slaves for obedience, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin resulting in death, or of obedience resulting in righteousness?

1 Peter 3:12
“ FOR THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE TOWARD THE RIGHTEOUS, AND HIS EARS ATTEND TO THEIR PRAYER, BUT THE FACE OF THE LORD IS AGAINST THOSE WHO DO EVIL.”

1 Peter 3:13-15
New American Standard Bible (NASB)

13 Who is there to harm you if you prove zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence;

1 John 3:10
By this the children of God and the children of the devil are obvious: anyone who does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor the one who does not love his brother.

Revelation 22:11
Let the one who does wrong, still do wrong; and the one who is filthy, still be filthy; and let the one who is righteous, still practice righteousness; and the one who is holy, still keep himself holy.”

[Eyelog]

Hey Brother, I don't mean to interrupt the conversation your having with yourself, but I'm just a touch concerned for your well being

blessings to you

Is that a hole in your cat's ear, or just an awkward angle?

[Indueseason]

It's just the angle, she's too young to have piercings

blessings to you

[Eyelog]

Good ones, Eyelog.

How about these?

You know, I think you are onto something there, eyehog.

1.Psalm 106:3
How blessed are those who keep justice, Who practice righteousness at all times!

2.Ezekiel 18:5
“But if a man is righteous and practices justice and righteousness,

3.Ezekiel 18:19
“Yet you say, ‘ Why should the son not bear the punishment for the father’s iniquity?’ When the son has practiced justice and righteousness and has observed all My statutes and done them, he shall surely live.

4.Ezekiel 18:21
“But if the wicked man turns from all his sins which he has committed and observes all My statutes and practices justice and righteousness, he shall surely live; he shall not die.

5.Ezekiel 18:22
All his transgressions which he has committed will not be remembered against him; because of his righteousness which he has practiced, he will live.

6.Ezekiel 18:27
Again, when a wicked man turns away from his wickedness which he has committed and practices justice and righteousness, he will save his life.

7.Ezekiel 33:14
But when I say to the wicked, ‘You will surely die,’ and he turns from his sin and practices justice and righteousness,

8.Ezekiel 33:16
None of his sins that he has committed will be remembered against him. He has practiced justice and righteousness; he shall surely live.

9.Ezekiel 33:19
But when the wicked turns from his wickedness and practices justice and righteousness, he will live by them.

10.Ezekiel 45:9
‘Thus says the Lord GOD, “ Enough, you princes of Israel; put away violence and destruction, and practice justice and righteousness. Stop your expropriations from My people,” declares the Lord GOD.

11.Romans 2:2
And we know that the judgment of God rightly falls upon those who practice such things.

12.Romans 10:5
For Moses writes that the man who practices the righteousness which is based on law shall live by that righteousness.

13.1 John 2:29
If you know that He is righteous, you know that everyone also who practices righteousness is born of Him.

14.1 John 3:7
Little children, make sure no one deceives you; the one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous;

[Eyelog]

It's just the angle, she's too young to have piercings

blessings to you

Actually, since no one has acknowledged my point, nor shot it down yet, I thought I might just complete my demonstration that the dude without the weddin' clothes was lacking the righteous acts of the Saints.

I'm not sure what is left to say, though, now, except what i have said to myself.

[divaD]

Actually, since no one has acknowledged my point, nor shot it down yet, I thought I might just complete my demonstration that the dude without the weddin' clothes was lacking the righteous acts of the Saints.

I'm not sure what is left to say, though, now, except what i have said to myself.

Here's what I wrote/typed earler in Notepad. I was going to post it earlier but never got around to it.

Here's what I wrote....



Here's a possibility. Maybe the garment this person was wearing was the same garment as wolves in sheep's clothing? The point being, Jesus recognized him by his fruit.

Matt 7 mentions these wolves.

Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

And if we keep on reading, we see what their fate will be.

Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Depart where?

Matthew 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:


Which is meaning the same place as the following.

Matthew 13:41 The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;
42 And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

Which then is meaning the same place as the following.

Matthew 22:13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.


Now let's back up to verse 11.

Matthew 22:11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:

Eyelog just made an interesting post in post #21, in relation to it not meaning righteousness, but righteous acts. And if one looks in Rev 19, that is being linked to the fine linen, which I tend to think is meaning wedding garments possibly. If so, perhaps Matthew 22:11-12 could be understood as such.

Matthew 22:11 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment(THE RIGHTEOUS ACTS OF SAINTS):
12 And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment(THE RIGHTEOUS ACTS OF SAINTS)? And he was speechless.