The Lord has always used clothing as an avenue for teaching symbolism. As early as in the book of Genesis we learn that the “garment” or coat of skin was a symbol of that which would cover. Unlike the fig leaves, or fake covering, the coat of skin taught of the sacrificial covering, pointing to Jesus Christ and the Atonement as the full covering of nakedness, or sin.
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The changing of clothing is symbolic of the progression one must make to enter into the presence of the Lord. It represents ones willingness to leave this world behind and seek for that of a better one. It is a beautiful way to learn about the application of the Atonement and the ability one has to “change”. It can be seen as easy as a simple “change of clothes.”
The prophets have declared that "all things which have been given of God from the beginning of the world, unto man, are the typifying of him" and that "all things are created and made to bear record of [Christ]"--both temporal and spiritual.
Thus we see how, in many different ways, clothing can remind us of the Savior and help us better understand principles of the Gospel.
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