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THE CHRISTIAN

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I Timothy 2:9 

In like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls

or costly clothing.

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INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

The Christian is bought with a price; therefore, he has an identity and a purpose which is different from that of a worldly person - 19 Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? 20 For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NKJV).

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Life in Christ Jesus deeply affects and drastically changes the genuinely coveted individual. The gospel works at the heart. Thus when the heart (the seat of man’s intellect, emotions, attitudes and will) yielded to the Lord, transformations of life is certain.

The changing of the inner man will always be reflected in the conduct of the outer man. When man turns in obedience to Jesus Christ, changes of attitudes, conduct, and general lifestyle will

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inevitably follow - 14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world Galatians 6:14 (NKJV).

Priorities and values will be reordered - 2 that he no longer should live the rest of his time in the flesh for the lusts of men, but for the will of God. 3 For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when

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we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries. 4 In regard to these, they think it strange that you do not run with them in the same flood of dissipation, speaking evil of you 1 Peter 4:2-4 (NKJV).

Life in Jesus changes the direction of life and provides new reasons and motives for living - 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all

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things have become new 2 Corinthians 5:17 (NKJV).

The implication of this principle goes even deeper than dress and outward appearance. One’s attitude towards and concern for the principle will actually reflect something of the inner man and quality of his devotion to Christ.

What is viewed as an “immodesty problem” will actually have been an “unsurrendered heart problem” – lives, attitudes and daily conduct that

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have never been brought with submission to Christ Jesus as genuine Christians.

Dress – To clothe, to apply suitable material to, to adorn, the covering or ornament of the body, garment, style of clothing.

Modesty – Behaving, dressing, speaking e.t.c. in a way considered proper decorous, decent

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MODEST OR DECENT DRESS AS IT MODEST OR DECENT DRESS AS IT RELATES TO THE CHRISTIAN RELATES TO THE CHRISTIAN WOMANWOMANShe must remember at all times that as a Christian woman she has been bought from the world and that she has an identity and a purpose which is more valuable that the worldly woman. Her body becomes the temple of God. This relationship has to be deepened, maintained and sustained with a difference [cf. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NKJV)].

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12 that we who first trusted in Christ should be to the praise of His glory Ephesians 1:12 (NKJV).

1 Timothy 2:9-10 (NKJV) - 9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. Modest dress – in this context, Paul deals with the need for women to dress decently or

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modestly in public worship, yet the principle is applicable to dress at all times.

Godly women must express godliness in their dressing in accordance with God’s word in order to show their genuine character before all [cf. 1 Timothy 2:10 (NKJV)].

The principles of Christian women modesty forbids that which is lewd, nude, indecent, transparent even provocative to the point of causing others to lust and sin - 28 But I say to you

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that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart Matthew 5:28 (NKJV).2 Then it happened one evening that David arose from his bed and walked on the roof of the king’s house. And from the roof he saw a woman bathing, and the woman was very beautiful to behold. 3 So David sent and inquired about the woman. And someone said, “Is this not Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam, the wife of Uriah the

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Hittite?” 4 Then David sent messengers, and took her; and she came to him, and he lay with her, for she was cleansed from her impurity; and she returned to her house. 5 And the woman conceived; so she sent and told David, and said, “I am with child.” 2 Samuel 11:2-5 (NKJV).

Moderation – the word means sanity, then sober mindedness, moderation of desires and passions. It is opposed to all that is extravagant, and to all undue excitement of the passions. The

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idea is that their apparel and deportment they should not entrench on the strictest decorum.Conformity – many Christian women are willing to let the world set the pattern by which they dress - 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God Romans 12:2 (NKJV).

32 who, knowing the righteous judgment of God,

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that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them Romans 1:32 (NKJV).2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice Exodus 23:2 (NKJV).14 But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world Galatians 6:14 (NKJV).

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SOURCE OF INDECENT CLOTHING IN THE WORLD TODAY

Mary Quant had a sewing institute (now Fashion Design) which was the originator of the mini-skirt in the U.S.A. She was asked what the purpose of this fashion – mini-skirt was and where it was leading to. Mary replied, ‘sex.’ So, the purpose is to attract and seduce men. However, Mary Quant regretted her action and sold the institute in the year 2001. With the

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design of the mini-skirt and its introduction to the then world, millions were led into sexual attraction and destruction.

DRESSING IS AN IDENTITY FOR EXPRESSION

Some Clothes Worn In The Some Clothes Worn In The BibleBibleKings’ robe 1Now it happened on the third day that Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the king’s palace, across from

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the king’s house, while the king sat on his royal throne in the royal house, facing the entrance of the house Esther 5:1 (NKJV).6 Then word came to the king of Nineveh; and he arose from his throne and laid aside his robe, covered himself with sackcloth and sat in ashes Jonah 3:6 (NKJV).

Priests’ garment 2 And you shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty. 3 So you shall speak to all who are

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gifted artisans, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron’s garments, to consecrate him, that he may minister to Me as priest. 4 And these are the garments which they shall make: a breastplate, an ephod, a robe, a skillfully woven tunic, a turban, and a sash. So they shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother and his sons, that he may minister to Me as priest Exodus 28:2-4 (NKJV).10 the garments of ministry, the holy garments

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for Aaron the priest and the garments of his sons, to minister as priests Exodus 31:10 (NKJV).29 “And this is what you shall do to them to hallow them for ministering to Me as priests: Take one young bull and two rams without blemish, 44 So I will consecrate the tabernacle of meeting and the altar. I will also consecrate both Aaron and his sons to minister to Me as priests Exodus 29:1,44 (NKJV).70 And some of the heads of the fathers’ houses

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gave to the work. The governor gave to the treasury one thousand gold drachmas, fifty basins, and five hundred and thirty priestly garments Nehemiah 7:70 (NKJV).

Virgins’ garment 18 Now she had on a robe of many colors, for the king’s virgin daughters wore such apparel. And his servant put her out and bolted the door behind her 2 Samuel 13:18 (NKJV). Wedding garment 11 “But when the king came

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in to see the guests, he saw a man there who did not have on a wedding garment. 12 So he said to him, ‘Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?’ And he was speechless Matthew 22:11-12 (NKJV).

Widows’ garment 14 So she took off her widow’s garments, covered herself with a veil and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place which was on the way to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given to him as a wife Genesis 38:14 (NKJV).

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Harlots’/Prostitutes’ garment 10 And there a woman met him, with the attire of a harlot, and a crafty heart. 11 She was loud and rebellious, Her feet would not stay at home. 12 At times she was outside, at times in the open square, Lurking at every corner Proverbs 7:10-12 (NKJV).

What does each of the type of clothes mean?The King’s robe identifies his exalted kingship, authority, honour e.t.c.

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The Priest’s garment identifies his priesthood or office.The Virgin’s garment identifies her preserved virginity.

The Wedding garment identifies the ceremony and expresses the mood of happiness and joy of the couple.

The Widow’s garment expresses her state of mind in grief, mourning and sorrowful situation

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The Harlot’s/Prostitute’s garment expresses and identifies her character.

Dress which exposes sensitive parts of the body

Sleeveless blouses

WHAT CONSTITUTES INDECENT DRESSING?

Mini-skirt or skirts which exposes the thighs

Blouse which exposes the back, chest and breast

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Blouse which exposes the belly and navelTransparent clothes - 12 All things are lawful for me, but all things are not helpful. All things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any. 13 Foods for the stomach and the stomach for foods, but God will destroy both it and them. Now the body is not for sexual immorality but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body 1 Corinthians 6:12-13 NKJV

Hot pants or shorts

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Trousers and leggingsLow waist which exposes the buttocks

Tight clothes

All the above mentioned clothes are worn for attraction and exhibition.

CHARACTER OF THOSE WEARING INDECENT DRESSINGCrafty Mind – they know the game of attraction - 10 And there a woman met him, with the attire of

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a harlot, and a crafty heart Proverbs 7:10 NKJV. 25 Do not lust after her beauty in your heart, Nor let her allure you with her eyelids Proverbs 6:25 (NKJV).

Loud Rebellious 11 She was loud and rebellious, her feet would not stay at home Proverbs 7:11 NKJV.

Aggressive, Promiscuous 13 So she caught him and kissed him; with an impudent face she said

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to him: 14 “I have peace offerings with me; today I have paid my vows. 15 So I came out to meet you, diligently to seek your face, and I have found you. 16 I have spread my bed with tapestry, colored coverings of Egyptian linen. 17 I have perfumed my bed with myrrh, aloes, and cinnamon. 18 Come, let us take our fill of love until morning; let us delight ourselves with love. 19 For my husband is not at home; he has gone on a long journey; 20 He has taken a bag of money with him, and will come

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home on the appointed day.” 21 With her enticing speech she caused him to yield, with her flattering lips she seduced him. 22 Immediately he went after her, as an ox goes to the laughter, Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks 23 Till an arrow struck his liver. As a bird hastens to the snare, he did not know it would cost his life. 24 Now therefore, listen to me, my children; Pay attention to the words of my mouth: 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways, do not stray into her paths Proverbs 7:13-25 NKJV.

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THE EVIL OF INDECENT DRESSINGTHE EVIL OF INDECENT DRESSING

Judah mistook Tamar (his daughter in-law) for a prostitute 14 So she took off her widow’s garments, covered herself with a veil and wrapped herself, and sat in an open place which was on the way to Timnah; for she saw that Shelah was grown, and she was not given to him as a wife. 15 When Judah saw her, he thought she was a harlot, because she had covered her face. Genesis 38:14-15 (NKJV).

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Mary Quant who designed and introduced mini-skirt to the world did evil to humanity by misleading millions to destruction.Indecent dressing leads to adultery, fornication, incest, rape e.t.c.The implication is that your indecent dressing/ appearance can send the ungodly signals.

THE WAY THE WAY FORWARDFORWARDAll Christians should apply self-discipline - 14 as

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obedient children, not conforming yourselves to the former lusts, as in your ignorance 1 Peter 1:14 (NKJV). 6 to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness 2 Peter 1:6 (NKJV).

Avoid unwholesome friends - 2 You shall not follow a crowd to do evil; nor shall you testify in a dispute so as to turn aside after many to pervert justice Exodus 23:2 (NKJV).

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33 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NKJV).Abstain from all appearances of evil - 22 Abstain from every form of evil 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (NKJV).

Harmonize your conduct with the gospel of Christ - 20 I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave

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Himself for me Galatians 2:20 (NKJV). 27 Only let your conduct be worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of your affairs, that you stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel, Philippians 1:27 (NKJV).

CONCLUSIONCONCLUSION

Attire of harlot in Proverbs 7:10-25 and its evil

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are related to indecent dressing today.Mary Quant said mini-skirts lead to sex, when asked.

In every generation there were and there are decent and indecent clothing.

Our objective is to ensure that the world does

Indecent dressing means sex appeal.Indecent dressing means sex harassment.Indecent dressing is evil [cf. I Thess. 5:22].

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not lead us to destruction - 17 This I say, therefore, and testify in the Lord, that you should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, 18 having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart Ephesians 4:17-18 (NKJV) [cf. Rom. 12:2, Gal 6:14].

God bless His word in our hearts in Jesus Name Amen!