Practicing Holiness: Modest Dress

Introduction:

This can be a touchy subject. Some resent questions & teaching on this subject. But, Christians have an obligation to make sure their dress is appropriate & modest. There is a proper code of dress that we must adhere to. How is your dress?

I. Standards we must be careful NOT to be ruled by when it comes to this topic.

What ______ think.; What _____________ think.
What other ______________ think. What __________________ think.
What the ______________ (fashion industry, media, etc.) thinks.

I . A Look At The Beginning.

Gen. 2:25 - __________ & ______________ were naked and not ashamed.
One is biblically naked if he/she is totally __________ or inadequately ___________
Our concept of nakedness, might not be _____________ concept. Isa. 55:8-9

II. New Testament Guidelines.

A. If we claim to be _________, we must be practicing ______________.

B. Notice what the New Testament says about proper dress: I Tim. 2:9

1. ____________ – “a sense of shame”

2. ____________ – “orderly; well arranged; decent”

3. ____________ – “of sound mind; self-controlled”

4. Maintain male/female distinctions – Deut. 22:5; I Cor. 6:9

III. Guidelines For Acceptable Biblical Dress.

A. What is ________________________ bodily coverage?

B. What is ________________________ bodily coverage?

1. God’s garments (tunics) – A sleeved garment reaching from the top of the _____________, down over the ___________, to the ___________.

IV. Ways To Be Immodest.

A. Remember, biblical nakedness includes nudity and being partially covered.

B. Consider some ways we can be immodest. Clothes that are:

1. Too __________ – too ___________. Too ___________ – can see through.

2. Too ____________ – Doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Too _________.

3. Careless body positioning and ___________________.

V. Questions To Ask Before We Dress.

A. Can I ___________, walk, sit, kneel, etc. without being naked by biblical standards?

B. Does my clothing emphasize certain body parts or areas that tend to provoke ______?

C. Does my clothing stir admiration and ______________ for me?

D. Does my clothing suggest an ____________ of or lack of upright character?

E. What kind of _____________ will my clothing have on those who are not Christians?

F. What kind of influence will my clothing have on those who are ________________?

G. Would I wear this if ____________ was in my personal physical presence?

VI. Effect On Society.

A. Everything we do impacts the people around us (our dress is but one).

B. Consider Immodesty’s impact on _____ and immodesty’s impact on _________:

Conclusion

A. There is a proper code of dress that we must adhere to.

B. How is your dress?



Practicing Holiness: Modest Dress Introduction: This can be a touchy subject. Some resent questions & teaching on this subject. But, Christians have an obligation to make sure their dress is appropriate & modest. There is a proper code of dress that we must adhere to. How is your dress? I. Standards we must be careful NOT to be ruled by when it comes to this topic. What ______ think.; What _____________ think. What other ______________ think. What __________________ think. What the ______________ (fashion industry, media, etc.) thinks. I . A Look At The Beginning. Gen. 2:25 - __________ & ______________ were naked and not ashamed. One is biblically naked if he/she is totally __________ or inadequately ___________ Our concept of nakedness, might not be _____________ concept. Isa. 55:8-9 II. New Testament Guidelines. A. If we claim to be _________, we must be practicing ______________. B. Notice what the New Testament says about proper dress: I Tim. 2:9 1. ____________ – “a sense of shame” 2. ____________ – “orderly; well arranged; decent” 3. ____________ – “of sound mind; self-controlled” 4. Maintain male/female distinctions – Deut. 22:5; I Cor. 6:9 III. Guidelines For Acceptable Biblical Dress. A. What is ________________________ bodily coverage? B. What is ________________________ bodily coverage? 1. God’s garments (tunics) – A sleeved garment reaching from the top of the _____________, down over the ___________, to the ___________. IV. Ways To Be Immodest. A. Remember, biblical nakedness includes nudity and being partially covered. B. Consider some ways we can be immodest. Clothes that are: 1. Too __________ – too ___________. Too ___________ – can see through. 2. Too ____________ – Doesn’t leave much to the imagination. Too _________. 3. Careless body positioning and ___________________. V. Questions To Ask Before We Dress. A. Can I ___________, walk, sit, kneel, etc. without being naked by biblical standards? B. Does my clothing emphasize certain body parts or areas that tend to provoke ______? C. Does my clothing stir admiration and ______________ for me? D. Does my clothing suggest an ____________ of or lack of upright character? E. What kind of _____________ will my clothing have on those who are not Christians? F. What kind of influence will my clothing have on those who are ________________? G. Would I wear this if ____________ was in my personal physical presence? VI. Effect On Society. A. Everything we do impacts the people around us (our dress is but one). B. Consider Immodesty’s impact on _____ and immodesty’s impact on _________: Conclusion A. There is a proper code of dress that we must adhere to. B. How is your dress?