A Gentle AppealAbout Our

Appearance

1 Timothy 2:9-10

Introductory Thoughts

Purpose of this lesson is not intended to offend anyone

The goal is two-fold

To stop and thinkTo look at self

Come to a realization that:

“I could be wrong about my dress.Some of my clothing could be immodest.”

Reasons Why People Dress Immodestly

Ignorant & Untaught

Want to fit in

Want to be bold and “turn heads”

Careless – Don’t stop & think About Divine principles

Allow world’s standards to influence them

Brethren gradually get looser

Don’t know how they really look

The First Clothes

Genesis 3

V. 7Naked(Nude)

V. 11Naked

(Relatively)

Apron Tunic

V. 21Clothed

& Modest

From the Shoulder to

the knee

Modesty Defined

Dictionary Definitions

Having a shy or retiring nature; reservedObserving conventional proprieties in speech,

behavior, or dress

Lexicons

Bauer - Respectable, honorableKubo - Modest, respectable

Strong – Orderly, of good behaviorVine – Orderly, well arranged or decent

Plowing the Passage – 1 Timothy 2:9

Propriety – NKJVShamefacedness – KJVShamefastness – ASV

Respect – ERV

Meaning to display a sense of shame

Moderation – NKJVSobriety – KJV – ASVRight Thinking – ERV

Meaning to have sound judgment or self control

Plowing the Passage – 1 Timothy 2:10

Godliness– NKJV – KJV - ASVBeautiful by doing good things – ERV

Show your devotion to God by having respect for His word through your actions

Consider The Effect on Others

Attire of a harlot - Proverbs 7:10

David saw Bathsheba & lusted - 2 Samuel 11

Man can easily lust - Matthew 5:28 - Proverbs 6:25

Mary Quant (designer of mini-skirt)

“Mini-clothes are symbolic of those womenwho want to seduce a man”

Ways in Which One Can Be Immodest

Too Short

Too Low

Too Tight

Too Thin

Too Loose

Too Wild

Too ????

Brushy Mountain Correctional Complex(State Penitentiary Oldest in Tennessee)

Visitation Handbook:

Rule 5: “All visitors shall dress in an appropriate manner.... halter tops, tank tops, sundresses, shorts and other revealing attire shall not be

acceptable on persons on age 10 or above....”

State Prison Bans Shorts

As Christians we must strive to be different than the world

The way we dress speaks loudly about who we are

What does your attire say about you?

Concluding Thoughts