Question on standards
 

I'm sure this has been covered somewhere in the 1000's of posts, so I'm sorry in advance!

Why is it important for a woman to wear dresses? Is this salvational? Why choose to keep this law and not other in the bible? Does it say anywhere that a woman is to wear a dress? Or simply dress modest and womanly? In the same thought, didn't men of biblical times wear "dresses"?

Re: Question on standards
 

Nothing in the Bible demands that a woman wear a dress. Now, it can be argued that a dress is more "modest" than pants, but that's often in the eye of the beholder.

Just seek to be conformed into the image of Jesus in both your heart and character. Be led of the Spirit, not the standards.

Re: Question on standards
 

Angel, you are going to a UPC church right?
do most of the women wear dresses?
If so, I would recommend wearing a dress or skirt to church.

the UPC church has roots in the holiness movement and has carried on with many of the holiness traditions,
for a female this typically means wearing skirts/dresses and having long hair
dressing modestly. Take a good look at the Pastor's wife and note how she dresses.

It is UPC... And I know they teach skirts and no hair cutting etc. problem I have with that is that just wearing a skirt to church, even though I do mostly, it seems dishonest to go out of my way to do so. If on a mid week service, I'm wearing jeans when it's time to leave for church, I will wear what I have on. I'm not trying to hide who I am, what I do or what I wear. So wouldn't the deception be worse?

Re: Question on standards
 

what do you feel in your heart to do?
do that then.

Re: Question on standards
 

If I attend a UPC church I wear a dress, no makeup, no jewelry out of respect for their standards.

If you feel that would be deceptive and you want to adopt the standards because you have a personal conviction about them, then you should adopt the standards.

Re: Question on standards
 

In the early 1900's in American society, all "decent" women wore dresses. At this same time, the current holiness movement started. This, imo, is the reason for the standard. It does go back to the biblical commandment that a woman should not wear men's apparel or a man put on a woman's garment.
It is true that now the line is quite blurred in society.

That's exactly what I wondered! This actually clears up so much for me.

I am the mother of a teenage daughter, so I 100% believe in dressing modestly. I just can't believe I am going to hell for wearing slacks, trimming my hair or wearing makeup if I choose.

Re: Question on standards
 

Now, don't get me wrong, I am as conservative as anyone here and more than most.
I attend a church that preaches dresses for women, no makeup and no trimming hair.
It is all about where your heart is located.

Re: Question on standards
 

:hmmm That can't be right. It's what I do! :toofunny