Members of this church are good Intelligent Knowledgeable of Scripture, Acts 17:11 Spiritually minded, Col. 3:1, 2 Have overcome obstacles, 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Made many sacrifices, Phil. 3:5-7

I appeal to you Appeal to Philemon, Philemon 9 Gentle, 1 Thes. 2:7, 8 No desire to be harsh, 2 Cor. 12:20, 21

Some dancing in the Bible was pure Miriam and the women, Ex. 15:20 Women of Israel, 1 Sam. 18:6 Children, Matt. 11:16, 17

Some dancing in the Bible was pure A time to dance, Ecc. 3:4 Sober Celebration, Not Sexual Excitation!

Some dancing in the Bible was sinful Associated with paganism, Ex. 32:19 Suggestive, Mk. 6:22

Some dancing in the Bible was sinful Lewd, Gal 5:19-21 “Unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence ….’wanton (acts or) manners, as filthy words, indecent bodily movements, unchaste handling of males and females, etc.’ (Fritzsche)” -Thayer

People of the world see a problem “…modern dances are designed to express love making.” “…one reason for the popularity of the dance, and that is sex appeal.” Of high school prom – “orgy.”

People of the world see a problem “overtly sexual” – “grinding.” “freaking” “Grinding…is pornographic.” “White trash” Why attend?

Clothing tells something about us Priest, Ex. 28:1-4 John, Mk. 1:6 Elisha, 2 Kgs. 2:13, 14 Harlot, Prov. 7:10 Rich or poor, Jas. 2:2

Bible commands modesty Authority  Woman, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10  Wife, 1 Pet. 3:1-4 Example  Adam & Eve, Gen. 3:21  Priests, Ex. 28:42

The world sees it Girls booted from prom – too revealing Cheerleaders cut from rugby team School dress code  “expose any portion of waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed”  “…not appropriate…low-cut, see- through, backless, or tube tops”  “…knee length or longer…”

The world sees it Girls booted from prom – to revealing Cheerleaders cut from rugby team School dress code Negative psychological impact

How would your clothing be described? “Hot” or “square” “Sexy” or “prude” “Delicious” or “decent” “Revealing” or “attractive”

Raise your children in righteousness, Eph. 6:4 Behavior Activities Dress

God will hold you responsible, 1 Sam. 3:13; 2:17, 22 Judge you Judge your children

Members of this church are good Intelligent Knowledgeable of Scripture, Acts 17:11 Spiritually minded, Col. 3:1, 2 Have overcome obstacles, 1 Cor. 6:9-11 Made many sacrifices, Phil. 3:5-7

I appeal to you Appeal to Philemon, Philemon 9 Gentle, 1 Thes. 2:7, 8 No desire to be harsh, 2 Cor. 12:20, 21