Tag: clothing

What Now Shall We Wear?

By Robert Cruz My family has noticed a trend in many churches. The apparent judging of people based on their outward appearance. It has been suggested, by a Pastor I know that the Bible tells us how we should dress and that is partially true. The Bible has a few verses that apply directly to […]

Modesty: Part 5 of 5

We’ve seen that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration, and wisdom in a world created by God but fallen into sin, where the good gift of romantic attraction can go out of control and become sin that damages lives. We’ve looked at some principles and specifics that should affect our choice of clothing styles. […]

Modesty: Part 3 of 5

We’ve seen that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration, and wisdom, intended to help ourselves and others enjoy relationships and attraction in God’s way and God’s time for God’s glory, our good, and the good of those around us. Now what does modesty actually look like in practice? Well, I am not going to […]

Modesty: Part 2 of 5

What is modesty? Last month we said that modesty is an expression of purity, consideration and wisdom. It’s dressing (and acting!) in a way that protects ourselves and others from sinful thoughts and desires related to the body. And we need modesty because the good force of physical attraction, which God created, can be twisted […]

Modesty: Part 1 of 5

What is modesty? What is modesty? Modesty is a way to express purity, consideration and wisdom. Modesty protects ourselves and others from sinful thoughts and desires related to the body. Modesty honors God with our bodies in a world that was perfect and holy when God created it, but which has fallen into sin. Modesty […]