Adorning the Gospel through Modesty

1 Timothy 2:9-10

The Problem of Modesty

The dress was

Sensual

Sensual Attire

Imitate not therefore the courtesans for by such dress they allure their many lovers.
Chrysostom (4th century)

The Problem of Modesty

The dress was

Sensual Disrespectful

Lacking Respect

In the meantime she pays no attention to her husband.

Juvenal (1st century)

The Problem of Modesty

The dress was

Sensual Disrespectful Ostentatious

Adorn

This is not a call for ladies to neglect their appearance

Modesty

As to matters of dress, I would recommend one never to be first in the fashion nor the last out of it.
John Wesley

Modesty

Paul is not insisting on drab dress. Even this may be worn in vanity; the very drabness may be made a display.
Richard Lenski

Why would a lady dress immodestly?

Sin Ignorance Confusion

Modesty

Three ways to adorn the Gospel with modesty

We glorify God in our

Demeanor

We glorify God in our

Demeanor Desires

We glorify God in our

Demeanor Desires Dress

Modest Dress

This is not a ban on all jewelry and fashionable dress.

Modest Dress

This is not a ban on all jewelry and fashionable dress. The principle must stand. The application will change.

Modest Dress

This is not a ban on all jewelry and fashionable dress. The principle must stand. The application will change. Modesty is a must!