Text: I Timothy 2:9-10 I. Modesty is 'being restrained by a sense of propriety; not forward; unpretending; free from anything suggestive of sexual impurity; moderate; not excessive, extreme, or extravagant.' While modesty is not mentioned directly that often in Scripture, it is core to Biblical spirituality. Modest Dress With Propriety and Moderation by Tim Nichols. "Modesty is disappearing in our culture and it is up to Christians to uphold it." Girls Gone Mild: A Sermon On Modesty by Steve Higginbotham context, it is addressing the problem of over-dressing. "Women must dress modestly," she began. 1) By knowing God’s standard for modest dress. But it is true that males are more visually spring-loaded to lust or to think unhelpful thoughts when they see a certain picture or person, so that's where I'll focus here. Today’s wardrobe seems to have almost no limits or boundaries. Women have issues with it as well. In this sermon we explore why. Series: Vanishing Virtues Sermon: Modesty June 3, 2007 NBBC Intro A virtue is a moral standard which a society holds as something worthy to aspire towards. Modesty is the offspring of humility. They hold a nebulous idea that God only deals with spiritual matters — ideas such as love, joy, and righteousness. "Wait, hold on," Tim said when the woman showed no signs of slowing or stopping what was turning into a rant. The Christian's Apparel -- Inside and Out by Larry Rouse Pope Pius XII (1939-1958), in harmony with the Magisterium and orthodox spiritual authors, addressed the necessity of cultivating modesty. This is the manuscript of the sermon I preached tonight at Placerita Baptist Church as part of our SummerFest 2009 series on "Worldliness." "Modesty is disappearing in our culture and it is up to Christians to uphold it." Does God Care What I Wear?

Then she started reading Bible verses off her legal pad and readying herself to deliver a passionate sermon. Articles on Modesty. Is modesty an issue in the church today? Sensual exposure is thought of as merely fashion by both male and female, not as an issue of right or wrong. Date written: April 9th, 2005 Scripture ref: Genesis 3:7-10. Then she started reading Bible verses off her legal pad and readying herself to deliver a passionate sermon.
Modest has the general meaning of respectable, and honorable, having a regard for decency of behavior or dress. Humility is evaluating ourselves properly, with sober judgment (Romans 12:3). A. I promised that I would post it here for further consideration and discussion.

Modesty is behavior that flows out of remembering our true place of service, and does not conceitedly boast about the self, but boasts in God (Philippians 2:3–4; 2 Corinthians 10:17). And it's not just a problem for males. Modesty is 'being restrained by a sense of propriety; not forward; unpretending; free from anything suggestive of sexual impurity; moderate; not excessive, extreme, or extravagant.' Part 1 of “Modesty in Dress: A Vanishing Virtue” highlighted how our contemporary trends have little regard for modesty. Children's Influence Upon Parents by Bill Hall. Modesty is dress pertains to both genders. Shamefastness and Dress Jerry Fite. Yes. Some people seem to be resistant to the idea that God is concerned with matters in this physical life.