MODESTY

Definition Modesty in Bible The Bibles dress Code FAQ Discussion

WHAT DOES BIBLE SAYS MODESTY?-The

Meaning

Modesty- Greek kosmios (derived from kosmos)-order, regular, disposition, ornament, decoration, embellishment, adorning, modest attire Ecclesiastes 12:9 set in order Mark 16:15 - Modest attire (kosmos) Long flowing garment- katastolh (Ti 2:9) Dictionary-Reserve or propriety in speech, dress, or behavior

Orderly, arranged, decent, arrangement, adornment

modest,

harmonious

Modesty in Bible
1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Titus 2:5
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. Discreet - sober-minded, self-controlled, or temperate Chaste - to be modest and pure from carnality Shamefacedness - to know shame and to have a sense of shame Sobriety to be discreet, controlling all passions and desires that Might cause temptation to be modest

The way of Modesty

God covered Adam and Eve (Ge.3:21)

Three Areas
1. 2. 3. First, The nakedness must be covered Second, the sexual parts must not be sensually accented Third, the attire must not be extravagant (I Ti.2:(9)

Modest (Versus) Immoral woman

Proverbs 7:10-13
1) Different in attire (Pr 7:10) immoral woman has the attire of an harlot -Clothed in such a way to draw attention to herself sexuallyModest woman

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Different in spirit (Pr 7: 10,11)

Immoral woman Subtil of heart .. loud and stubborn Modest woman - a meek and quiet spirit (I peter 3:4)

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Different in countenance ( Pr 7:13)

Immoral woman- an impudent face Modest woman shamefaced ( I Ti 2:9)
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The Bible Dress Code

1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Corinthians 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

Why this dress Code????

Men are stimulated by sight (Mathew 5:28) Women are stimulated by touch (1 Corinthian 7:1)

Immodesty Relates to Lust

2 Samuel 11:2-5 Mathew 5:28 James 1:14 1 Peter 2:11

Two rules - Mans Appearance

(First Rule) Deuteronomy 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. (Second Rule) 1 Corinthians 11:14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?

Proper dress code???

Isaiah 47:2-3 Take the millstones, and grind meal: uncover thy locks, make bare the leg, uncover the thigh, pass over the rivers. Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.

What about fashion???- Romans 12:2

1 Corinthians 7:31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away. (Virtuous woman)- Pr 31:21-22) Obey God- John 14:23, Luke 6:46
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Cosmetics??? Good or Bad

What about perfume???Esther 2:9-Anointed her body after she had bathed Some oppose- Isaiah 57:9, Jeremiah 4:30, II kings 9:30, Ezekiel 23:40, revelation 18:12-13. -Wicked women wore perfume or make up -Perfumes were used by Godly womenPr 27:9, Psalms 1:3, 3:6, 4:10, Esther 2:12 Philippians 4:5- let your moderation be known unto all men
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What should be the motivation for modesty?

God commanded Israel to be Peculiar people
Old testament-Exodus 19:5, Deutronomy 14: 2 & 26:18, Psalm 15:4, Ecc- 2:8 New testament- Titus 2:14, I peter 2:9 (Attire of the High priest Exodus 28) Appropriately dressed Consequences of inappropriate dress- Wedding supper Mathew 22:1-13

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Tattoos and Body piercing????

Leviticus 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

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FAQ-Discussions
Does God care about clothes? What about the immodest fashions prevalent in our world today? Does it matter? Why or Why not? How can we apply modesty beginning today? Next time we go shopping? Who can we go to for advice or counsel? Pr 12:1, 13:1 How can it be said that clothing is a language? What value does our society place on modesty? What value does God place on modesty? How is modesty an attitude? Why is modesty a virtue? How does it affect others?

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