1 Corinthians 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some.

At one time I had long flowing hair, I wore bellbottom jeans, tie-dyed shirts, and leather sandals. I was the picture of what I was during those days. It was my uniform. Then there were the undercover agents who dressed the part but their true uniform was blue. You wouldn’t know it until they showed up in court to testify against you.

Life has always presented an opportunity to dress the part. What you wore said much about who you were or at least who you presented yourself to be to the world. It is a primary advertising scheme. The issue here is not who you are but what are you selling?

Paul was the ultimate salesman for Christ, he could fit in anywhere making his pitch for salvation to a whole range of citizens. It was not so much that Paul was looking to be accepted as much as it was to avoid being rejected. Once he was part of a group his heart lead others to Christ, not his garments.

Mark 12:38-40 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces, And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts: Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

Paul loved people not position. He sought to praise God and not the praise of men. He did not allow appearance to interfere with his ministry.