can a man swim in a swimming pool without a shirt, or a girl with just a swimsuit? part 2

“Can a man swim in a swimming pool without a shirt, or a girl with just a swimsuit?”

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“Can a man swim in a swimming pool withouta shirt, or a girl with just a swimsuit?”

First Things First

A “Summer” Issue

Need a “Dress Code” Need a clear understanding of what should govern the way that Christians act in all areas of life• 1 Peter 1:13-17

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– “be HOLYHOLY in all your conduct” [vs. 15-17]


Governing Principle of Christian Conduct

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HOLINESS Has always been the governing principle of conduct for those who would serve God• In Eden: Genesis 1:26-27 and 3:17• Before the Law: Ex. 19:9-15 and Num. 20:9-12 • Under the Law: Lev. 10:1-7; 20:22-26 (Law purpose) • Under Christ: Romans 12:1-2 and 1 Peter 4:11

Not simply different; must be toward God • Different from world because of TRUTH: John 17:17


HOLINESSGoverning Principle of Christian Conduct

We know true holiness only from God’s word • Says NOTHING specifically about: – swimming pools, men w/o shirts, girls in swimsuits

• However: Gal. 3:23-24; Rom. 15:4; 1 Cor. 10:11 – God has given us enough information concerning the principle of holiness; we can make application– 2 Cor. 6:15 – 7:1: We must make proper application

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Steps Toward Holiness

1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Not culturally

– The culture we live in is NOT our guide!– Rom. 12:1-2; Lev. 20:22-26; etc.

– “Fashion”, accepted/taught/common practice, etc.

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1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Not culturally• Not situationally– “Bikini” okay; Bra and panties NOT okay?! (etc.)– Okay nude at public beach, not on public street?

– Situational modesty is not modesty; a way of life– 1 Pet. 3:1-4; etc. {ex: shirt on to study Bible}

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– Revealing clothing o.k. at wedding, formal event?



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Not culturally• Not situationally

– Modesty not age-specific {“grandma’s fashion”}– Even the young dressed like grandma in her day; thought their grandmas were old-fashioned!

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• Not generationally or by gender

– Tit. 2:3-5; grandmas to teach discretion, chastity to the young women! {Are they teaching?}




– Modesty not age-specific {“grandma’s fashion”}– Modesty not gender-specific {no double standard}

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– 1 Cor. 12:23-4; “presentable” & “unpresentable” parts on the body, whether male or female




• Read/Study God’s revelation concerning the issue

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– 2 Timothy 3:16-17; “thoroughly equipped”– 1 Corinthians 2:9-13; the mind of God revealed



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• In Eden:

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– BEFORE sin: Genesis 2:25

– AFTER knowledge of sin: Genesis 3:7-10; 21– “naked…not ashamed”

– “coverings”; “tunics...clothed”– possible to be “covered”, yet unclothed to God!– “covering” is apron, belt; “tunic” is covering (hanging from) shoulder, side – Not cultural, situational, generational, by gender



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Before the Law:

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– Noah: Genesis 9:20-27– “drunk…uncovered” – not norm; senses impaired– “Ham…saw…nakedness…told his two brothers”– brothers covered nakedness w/o looking– “Noah…knew what his…son had done to him” – “Cursed be Canaan” was the strong reaction– “uncovered”, “told” similar root; “reveal shame”!



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Under the Law:

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– Exodus 20:22-26; early altar specifications– No images of silver or gold– No hewn stones; no profaning by men’s tools– No steps; so that your nakedness not exposed

– God holy; altar itself holy; their nakedness must not shame, profane God’s altar!




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– Exodus 20:22-26; early altar specifications

– Tunics and sashes for Aaron and for his sons– Anoint, consecrate, sanctify; to minister to Me– Trousers to cover nakedness – waist to thighs

– Exodus 28:40-43; priestly garments

– These trousers in addition to being covered already by the tunics and other garments!!

– Use when “come near”; that they may not die!!!




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– Lev. 18:29 – “abominations”; offenders “cut off”– Lev. 20:17 – “wicked thing”, “bear guilt”, “cut off”

– Same law for priest/commoner, male/female

– Exodus 28:40-43; priestly garments– Lev. 18, 20; prohibitions in “uncovering nakedness”




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– Isa. 47:1-3 – thigh uncovered = nakedness, shame – Isa. 20:1-5 – “buttocks uncovered”, shame

– God used their understanding of shame to teach

– Exodus 28:40-43; priestly garments– Lev. 18, 20; prohibitions in “uncovering nakedness” – In the prophetic literature – accompanies shame



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Under Christ:

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– We are all priests, “coming near” God’s throne

– 1 Tim. 2:8-10; 1 Pet. 3:1-4; not just revealing

– 1 Pet. 2:5,9; Heb. 4:16, 10:22 – always serving

– what “adorns” should be character, not clothing!

– “Lewdness” (suggestiveness) a work of the flesh

– “modest” = that which is properly measured – Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 4:17-24; for men or women!

– should call attention to Christ, not self



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)• Spiritually naked?

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– Revelation 3:17-18; 7:14; 19:8– “clothed” with righteous acts – use for spiritual teaching emphasizes importance



1) Seeing (modesty) as God sees (modesty)

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2) Repent• 1 Peter 2:1-3– Must put away malice, hypocrisy in order to grow– After learning truth, must turn to it and do it!

3) Repeat• Christian life a growth process; live by what we know, while seeking to learn more each day– Philippians 3:14-16

“Can a man swim in a swimming pool without a shirt, or a girl with just a swimsuit?”

Modest

Reveals Character

Holiness

Godliness

Purity


HAVE YOU BEEN MADEHOLY?

Romans 1:4

2 Peter 1:3-41 Cor. 6:11

Acts 20:32Hebrews 12:14

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