Yes, and not only that, with reference to the parable, it was apparently customary in that culture for the host to provide the wedding garments for guests to wear to the wedding feast. These guests wouldn't have had the proper attire anyway because they were people "off the streets" (v. 10). That's why it was the height of insult and arrogance for that guest to refuse to wear the garment provided to him. Maybe he thought he didn't need to wear it, or that he was exceptional, despite the fact he, like all the other guests, were not even the ones originally invited. No wonder the king was pissed off.
Cordially,
placemarker
Regarding the parable of the poorly dressed wedding guest:
Or maybe the focus of the parable is not that we are “covered” but that the King was angry because Christ provides us the clothing, the blueprint of how we must “look” or act as Christians. The man came to the party and called himself a guest of Christ, but didn’t look or act like he was supposed to.
That refusal to wear the garment, knowing what is required of us and deliberately choosing not to do what Christ asks of us, is sin.
That’s my take on the parable: we are invited, but we must conduct ourselves at the party as the King desires, showing Him honor and being an appropriate guest, or the King will be angry with us. Not showing the host honor and respect, mistreating other guests, causing a disruption at a party, all these things were concepts the listeners could readily understand. I believe this passage IS about our actions toward God and others.
Kinda like they 'crashed the party'?
HMMMmmm...
Where have I heard THIS lately??
excellent point. And there are many today who refuse the garment that God has provided.