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What do these numbers represent?•5-6 & 12+•Does 1 Timothy 2:9, 10 clarify?•Number of times modest dresshas been preached from this pulpitin the last 6 years

»Full or major portions of sermon: 5-6»Specific point in sermon: 12+»Many more mentions

The problem is not a lack of knowledge,But a lack of Wisdom

Christian women ought to exemplify propriety & moderation in their dress,1 Tim. 2:9, 10•Respect for themselves•Respect for others – brethren•Respect for God

NT obligates us to dress with propriety•Women, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10

»Modest: orderly, well arranged, decent»Apparel: to send or let down, to lower… was primarily a garment let down

NT obligates us to dress with propriety•Women, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10

»Propriety: a sense of shame, modesty… ‘Shamefastness is that modesty which is “fast” or rooted in character…’»Moderation: sound judgment… ‘it is that habitual inner self-government, with its constant rein on all the passions and desires’

NT obligates us to dress with propriety•Wives, 1 Pt. 3:1-5

»Chaste: pure from carnality, modest»Hidden person: inner woman, who you are»Incorruptible beauty, cf. 1 Cor. 15:53»Gentle & quiet spirit»Holy women adorned

God is a party to this covenant& has the right to enforce it•Creator, Gen. 1:26, 27•Redeemer, 1 Cor. 6:18-20

»Covenant given by Christ, Heb. 1:1, 2»Covenant sealed by Christ, Heb. 9:11-16

We have authority is in the New Testament& illustrations in the Old•Authority in gospel, Col. 3:17; 1 Tim. 2:9, 10•OT for our learning, Rom. 15:4; 1 Cor. 10:11

»Adam & Eve­naked w/o clothing, Gen. 2:25­naked with little clothing, Gen. 3:7-11­clothed by God; neck to knee, Gen. 3:21

Your clothing says something about you•Uniform: police, doctor, nurse•Rich or poor, Jas. 2:2•Sexually available, Prov. 7:10•Godly, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10•Respectful of husband, 1 Pt. 3:1-5

The world wants you to act & dress like it,Prov. 1:10; 1 Pt. 4:1-4•Worldly purpose of dress

»Accentuate sensual areas»Reveal»Sexual attraction

The world wants you to act & dress like it,Prov. 1:10; 1 Pt. 4:1-4•Worldly terms of what clothing should be

»Sexy»Hot»Flirty»Provocative

Christians should want to present an image of propriety & moderation, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10•Purpose

»Cover»Conceal

Christians should want to present an image of propriety & moderation, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10•Terms to describe our clothing

»Purity»Sensible»Decent»Appropriate

Typical clothing for some activitiesIs always lacking in propriety & moderation•Cheerleading•Gymnastics•Swimming•Wrestling

We need to pay attention to several areas& manifest modesty, cf. Mt. 5:28•Revealing the chest/cleavage•Revealing the thigh•Revealing the back•Extra-tight, form-fitting clothes

What do these numbers represent?•5-6 & 12+•Does 1 Timothy 2:9, 10 clarify?•Number of times modest dresshas been preached from this pulpitin the last 6 years

»Full or major portions of sermon: 5-6»Specific point in sermon: 12+»Many more mentions

The problem is not a lack of knowledge,But a lack of Wisdom

Christian women ought to exemplify propriety & moderation in their dress,1 Tim. 2:9, 10•Respect for themselves•Respect for others – brethren•Respect for God