Comments on: What Does the Bible Say About Modesty? http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/ Standing in the Gap in a Society that's Warring with God. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:06:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: Amanda http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-76735 Amanda Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:49:41 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-76735 Just passing through but did want to point out - the Bible does in fact speak of modesty. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 says "likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control..." (ESV) Also - as far as the heart goes - though we are called to have a heart like Christ's, we have to be careful in dealing with teens that they don't get the wrong impression that if they follow their hearts - certain things might be ok. Jeremiah 17:9 says "The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?" (ESV) Just a few comments...thanks for reading! Just passing through but did want to point out - the Bible does in fact speak of modesty. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 says “likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control…” (ESV)

Also - as far as the heart goes - though we are called to have a heart like Christ’s, we have to be careful in dealing with teens that they don’t get the wrong impression that if they follow their hearts - certain things might be ok. Jeremiah 17:9 says “The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately sick; who can understand it?” (ESV)

Just a few comments…thanks for reading!

]]> By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74500 MInTheGap Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:51:31 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74500 I would say that it is fine to get quizzical attention. The attention I would try to avoid is the lustful attention. I would say that it is fine to get quizzical attention. The attention I would try to avoid is the lustful attention.

]]> By: Anna http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74497 Anna Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:32:52 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74497 So, is quizzical attention still not good, in your estimation? ~Anna So, is quizzical attention still not good, in your estimation?

~Anna

]]> By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74491 MInTheGap Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:35:32 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74491 Well, Anna, if you look at the verse talking about wearing a head covering there were two purposes that Paul had: 1. To cover her glory as in submission to her husband. 2. "Because of the angels." In those cases, what she is wearing is drawing attention away from her form, and instead showing submission to those in authority. Does that make sense? Said a different way, you're not drawing lustful attention as much as your drawing quizzical attention. I wonder what the Christian "audience" is thinking. My guess is that they're trying to figure out why you are wearing what you are wearing-- especially compared to what they are wearing. I would guess it to be an internal comparison on their part, and they don't know what to say about their own choices. Since your apparel probably "smacks them in the face" as far as it is an obvious feature, they are dumbfounded about what to say. As far as witnessing opportunities-- that's terrific! Well, Anna, if you look at the verse talking about wearing a head covering there were two purposes that Paul had:
1. To cover her glory as in submission to her husband.
2. “Because of the angels.”

In those cases, what she is wearing is drawing attention away from her form, and instead showing submission to those in authority. Does that make sense?
Said a different way, you’re not drawing lustful attention as much as your drawing quizzical attention.

I wonder what the Christian “audience” is thinking. My guess is that they’re trying to figure out why you are wearing what you are wearing– especially compared to what they are wearing. I would guess it to be an internal comparison on their part, and they don’t know what to say about their own choices. Since your apparel probably “smacks them in the face” as far as it is an obvious feature, they are dumbfounded about what to say.

As far as witnessing opportunities– that’s terrific!

]]> By: Anna http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74486 Anna Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:07:26 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2007/07/12/what-does-the-bible-say-about-modesty/#comment-74486 "What we wear should be broadcasting the message that we are different. It should be drawing attention to those in authority over us. It shouldn’t be drawing attention to ourselves." I think this last sentence should be clarified. As a modestly-dressed and head covering woman, I've drawn attention to myself because of what I choose to wear. [My clothing is mostly Goodwill stuff - neat, clean, and somewhat close to fashion.] Usually it is just stares. Of course you will look differently and that will attract attention. Its what you do with the attention that counts. One interesting trend I've noticed is silence or questioning among my "audience." Christians in church or out in public, do not ask me questions. They are polite, stare and are quiet. Those who have asked me questions are not believers. I'm a real puzzle to them! Now, I think this is the right sort of attention. :) I have had much more opportunity to explain my beliefs than I ever had just being a Closet Christian. ~Anna “What we wear should be broadcasting the message that we are different. It should be drawing attention to those in authority over us. It shouldn’t be drawing attention to ourselves.”

I think this last sentence should be clarified. As a modestly-dressed and head covering woman, I’ve drawn attention to myself because of what I choose to wear. [My clothing is mostly Goodwill stuff - neat, clean, and somewhat close to fashion.] Usually it is just stares. Of course you will look differently and that will attract attention. Its what you do with the attention that counts.

One interesting trend I’ve noticed is silence or questioning among my “audience.” Christians in church or out in public, do not ask me questions. They are polite, stare and are quiet. Those who have asked me questions are not believers. I’m a real puzzle to them! Now, I think this is the right sort of attention. :) I have had much more opportunity to explain my beliefs than I ever had just being a Closet Christian.

~Anna

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