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Jun 8, 2021 · Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness — with good works.
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- Women should dress modestly. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 "Paul said: I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God."
- The beauty inside is what matters. 1 Peter 3:2-5 "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.
- Women should always dress accordingly. Deutoronomy 22:5 "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the Lord thy God."
- A Christian woman must always practice good judgment when dressing. Proverbs 11:22 "Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion."
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- Why Does Modesty Matter?
Modesty is a very important trait for Christiansto cultivate and develop in his or her own life. All people, whether male or female, need to have the character trait of being modest. If we go back to the definition of modesty provided by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, we are not told modesty has anything to do with clothing. Despite the world equa...
We all have freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:1); however, we are also warned not to use our freedom as a cover-up for evil (1 Peter 2:16). Believers can wear the clothing they choose, but everything should be done in a spirit-filled manner. Believers need to abstain from presenting themself in the same way as the world does. We have been redeemed by ...
In everything we do, we need to do it to the glory of God whether that be in the way we dress, behave, or communicate with others. “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31). A heart of earnest modesty will bring great joy to God’s heart, yet an immodest heart will bring grief to God’s hea...
Scripture Says Women Should Dress Modestly. Modestly can be likened to humility here. It means not drawing attention to yourself, or making yourself the focus. It means being demure or understated. Your clothes shouldn’t scream, “Look at me!” Humility points people toward Jesus; pride draws attention to one’s self.
- The Bible doesn’t teach that bodies are shameful. Genesis recounts the creation of humans and makes it clear that our Creator delights in us. God called humans the highlight of creation.
- The Bible doesn’t teach that the victim is at fault. I can’t locate a single instance where the Bible implies that sexual assault is the woman’s fault.
- The Bible doesn’t teach that we can blame others for our sin. Jesus’ teaching is consistent with Paul’s thoughts on sexual immorality (or vice versa, really).
- The Bible doesn’t teach a dress code. “I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes” (1 Timothy 2:9, NIV).
Aug 20, 2013 · Read together, Rey's proposal and the reactions to it offer a modesty ethic that avoids blaming women for men's sexual misbehavior (or, in Christian parlance, "for making a brother stumble").
Feb 8, 2008 · 1 Timothy 2:9 is the only verse that contains the English word modest in the Bible. So, whatever modesty means here, we Christian ladies are supposed to dress this way. The apostle Paul is not talking about a particular style; the Greek word for modest in this context actually means appropriate.
