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Dress for the Occasion: Submit to the Host
The wedding banquet parable illustrates that while everyone is invited to participate, acceptance of attire provided by the host symbolizes the need for submission and surrender to divine authority. The host's garments represent grace and the act of refusal to wear them showcases pride and self-reliance. In first-century Judaic tradition, guests were expected to accept the clothing offered, which aimed to unify participants and direct attention to the couple rather than individual guests. Therefore, merely showing up without embracing the host's provisions reveals a rejection of the invitation's true intent.