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Modesty 1 Peter 3:1-7

Introduction Modesty not a concern of many Modesty not a concern of many Silence of those who areSilence of those who are Including many preachersIncluding many preachers A worse problem in the churchA worse problem in the church Approach in this lesson Approach in this lesson Bible passagesBible passages “Wisdom of the world” (Luke 16:8)“Wisdom of the world” (Luke 16:8)

Bible Principles Nakedness: A symbol of shame Nakedness: A symbol of shame Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:7, 21)Adam and Eve (Genesis 3:7, 21) Nakedness not necessarily nudity (Job 22:6; John 21:7)Nakedness not necessarily nudity (Job 22:6; John 21:7) Symbol of shame (Isaiah 47:3; Revelation 3:18)Symbol of shame (Isaiah 47:3; Revelation 3:18) Priest’s garment (Exodus 28:42)Priest’s garment (Exodus 28:42)

Bible Principles Modesty commanded Modesty commanded Modest- “Well arranged, seemly” (1 Timothy 2:9, 10)Modest- “Well arranged, seemly” (1 Timothy 2:9, 10) Shamefastness- “modesty rooted in character” (Vine’s)Shamefastness- “modesty rooted in character” (Vine’s) Sobriety- “soundness of mind, self control” (Luke 8:38)Sobriety- “soundness of mind, self control” (Luke 8:38)

Bible Principles Concern about the heart Concern about the heart Claim godliness (1 Timothy 2:10)Claim godliness (1 Timothy 2:10) The “inner man” (1 Peter 3:1-7)The “inner man” (1 Peter 3:1-7) Immodesty- form of lasciviousness (Galatians 5:19-21)Immodesty- form of lasciviousness (Galatians 5:19-21) “That which would restrain a good man from an unworthy act” (Richard C. Trench)“That which would restrain a good man from an unworthy act” (Richard C. Trench)

Bible Principles Results Emphasizes sex and exhibitionism (Proverbs 7:10) Contributory to crime Sends a message (Genesis 38:12-15) Causes others to sin (Matthew 18:6, 7)

Wisdom of The World Christians claim we can’t know Christians claim we can’t know Sermons are preached and preachers moveSermons are preached and preachers move No attempt to justify it with the ScripturesNo attempt to justify it with the Scriptures

Wisdom of The World World’s view of the difference World’s view of the difference Clothing designers knowClothing designers know Advertisers knowAdvertisers know Christians “cannot tell” (Matthew 21:27)Christians “cannot tell” (Matthew 21:27)

Wisdom of The World Wiser than children of light Wiser than children of light Point of the parable (Luke 16:8)Point of the parable (Luke 16:8) Need to consider their wisdomNeed to consider their wisdom Trying to bringing them to ChristTrying to bringing them to Christ

“For Better or For Worse”

Some Objections Necessary in hot weather Necessary in hot weather Dress of those in hot climatesDress of those in hot climates Amounts to situation ethicsAmounts to situation ethics

Some Objections Lust no matter what we wear Lust no matter what we wear Shall we practice nudity?Shall we practice nudity? Not to cause others to sin (Romans 14:23)Not to cause others to sin (Romans 14:23)

Some Objections Necessary for certain sports Necessary for certain sports Nude Olympics OK?Nude Olympics OK? Cheerleaders provide commentary or occasion to lust?Cheerleaders provide commentary or occasion to lust? Affects men and womenAffects men and women

Conclusion Necessity of dressing modestly Necessity of dressing modestly Burden of proof on participant Burden of proof on participant