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13 gru 2023 · What constitutes modest clothing for Christian women? Modest clothing for Christian women can vary depending on individual preferences and cultural norms. In general, it means choosing clothing that covers the body appropriately and does not draw unnecessary attention to one’s physical attributes.
1 Timothy 2:9a: “So also the women to adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness [decent] and sobriety [sensibleness];” Let’s briefly look at the three general principles—modesty, decency, and sensibleness—brought to light in the above passage.
1 kwi 2006 · Paul instructed women to “adorn themselves in modest apparel” (1 Timothy 2:9). While this teaching was directed to women, we need to recognize that the need to dress modestly also applies to men. In the previous verse, instructions were given to men about prayer. Can women also pray?
8 cze 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.
20 maj 2017 · “Modesty” must be one of the most abused words in the Christianese dialect. The idea of modesty has been almost exclusively attached to women’s dress, narrowing in definition to mean “showing less skin and trying to prevent sexual arousal in those looking on.”
13 mar 2024 · Taking a Look at Modesty in the Bible. Central to the discussion of biblical modesty are key verses such as 1 Timothy 2:9-10, which advises men and women alike to adorn themselves in modest apparel, with decency and propriety.
Modesty in the Bible is closely linked to the command of not judging others. In Matthew 7:1-5, Jesus warns against judging others, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and humility. Biblical examples of judging demonstrate the need for modesty in our thoughts and actions towards others.
