So no one has anything more on this? No scriptures about skin coverage?
Collin’s English Dictionary as: 1. having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one’s accomplishments or abilities; 2. reserved or shy; 3. not ostentatious or pretentious; 4. not extreme or excessive, moderate; 5. decorous or decent.
I was also reading that we should take into consideration the "financial" aspect of dressing even modestly.
So, AQP, when you are at the mall the whole world is choosing the same articles made available to us. It's not our choice as to what is on the market at any given season.
That is why I don't have a problem with how people dress in any group. What choices do we have besides finding something that is, at least, decent?
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. (NIV, 1 Peter 3:2-5)
Many of the New Testament letters address specific abuses that occurred in the early Christian communities, and that may be the case here. Jesus had defied the standards of first-century male-dominated society by treating women as equals. Paul had declared all people equal in the family of God (Galatians 3:26-29). Many Bible scholars believe some women in the church had carried their "liberation" too far and adopted offensive styles of dress. Church leaders were anxious to avoid any hint of scandal in the churches, and these passages served that purpose.
Both of these passages also make the point that a person's true beauty comes from within and is properly expressed by good deeds rather than showy clothing and jewelry.
A few Christians interpret these passages as a requiring women to dress very plainly and refrain from wearing jewelry or using makeup. But most Christians believe the advice is simply to dress modestly and in good taste, according to the standards of the society they live in.
The church has formed its own subcultures throughout time periods, and has begat traditions about these matters. It's not salvific or sin, it's always varied by region, culture, etc... Good point on the shorts by the way.
This is a mysteriously silent thread. Maybe people are giving the "Standards" genre a break.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. (NIV, 1 Peter 3:2-5)
Many of the New Testament letters address specific abuses that occurred in the early Christian communities, and that may be the case here. Jesus had defied the standards of first-century male-dominated society by treating women as equals. Paul had declared all people equal in the family of God (Galatians 3:26-29). Many Bible scholars believe some women in the church had carried their "liberation" too far and adopted offensive styles of dress. Church leaders were anxious to avoid any hint of scandal in the churches, and these passages served that purpose.
Both of these passages also make the point that a person's true beauty comes from within and is properly expressed by good deeds rather than showy clothing and jewelry.
A few Christians interpret these passages as a requiring women to dress very plainly and refrain from wearing jewelry or using makeup. But most Christians believe the advice is simply to dress modestly and in good taste, according to the standards of the society they live in.
Standards of dress change over time and are different from church to church, but we should avoid any style of dress that is offensive or sends a message opposing the church community's values.
The church has formed its own subcultures throughout time periods, and has begat traditions about these matters. It's not salvific or sin, it's always varied by region, culture, etc... Good point on the shorts by the way.
This is a mysteriously silent thread. Maybe people are giving the "Standards" genre a break.
For me, it's not really even about standards. It's about the phrase that we hear all of the time...
"The Bible is clear that we should dress modestly." Modestly in that phrase meaning cover up our bodies.
And I'm just wondering if that statement is true. The truth is, other than being pretty clear that nudity is not acceptable, the Bible doesn't seem to say much about it at all. Unless I'm overlooking a lot of scriptures, and that's what I was seeking for.... scriptures I might have overlooked.
I wonder what constitutes "non-nakedness". Loins covered? Torso covered?
For me, it's not really even about standards. It's about the phrase that we hear all of the time...
"The Bible is clear that we should dress modestly." Modestly in that phrase meaning cover up our bodies.
And I'm just wondering if that statement is true. The truth is, other than being pretty clear that nudity is not acceptable, the Bible doesn't seem to say much about it at all. Unless I'm overlooking a lot of scriptures, and that's what I was seeking for.... scriptures I might have overlooked.
I wonder what constitutes "non-nakedness". Loins covered? Torso covered?
This is true, except that NEAR nudity seemed pretty acceptable in that one of the Laws was that priests cover their privates. No mention of anything else.
I do not have the verses but remember seeing them in another in depth article that someone wrote on this very subject.
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