Scripture References
John 21:4-8
Genesis 2:21–25
Genesis 3:7–10
Exodus 28:40–43
1 Peter 2:9-10
1 John 2:16
Matthew 5:28
Romans 14:13
James 1:14–15
2 Peter 1:5–7
1 Corinthians 10:31
Luke 16:13
James 4:4-5
1 John 2:15
2 Corinthians 6:17
Ephesians 5:5-7
Ephesians 5:8–12
1 Corinthians 15:58
Matthew 12:30
Titus 2:11–15
Guidelines
- Will what we are wearing, doing or saying bring God glory?
(1 Corinthians 10:31; Exodus 28:40,43; Isaiah 61:3) - Does what we are wearing meet or exceed God’s standard for being modest (Genesis 3:21; Exodus 20:26; 28:40-43)?
- Will our clothing, speech or actions help or hurt my influence for Christ
(Romans 13:10; 15:3; Philippians 2:3,4)? - Is our clothing too short? Sit down, cross your legs, bend over, squat down, reach up. At any time, does the garment reveal any of your leg above your knees?
- (Remember what Exodus 28:42 taught, even exposing the thighs was considered nakedness to GOD).
- With tops and blouses, is your midriff showing at any time (Genesis 3:21)?
- Is our clothing too tight? Are we revealing the form of our bodies which highlights or emphasizes sexuality, thus tantalizing, enticing or tempting others to have impure thoughts?
(Matthew. 18:7; Galatians 5:19) - Is the neckline too low? Remember that God covered Adam and Eve from the top of their shoulders to the bottom of their thighs.
- Bend over – what can you see?
- Sit….What can be seen while looking down at you.
- Keep in mind that God made sure His priests were appropriately covered in every situation while performing their duties.
- Can our skin or undergarments be seen through our outer clothing?
- Peter was considered naked while wearing only his undergarments in John 21:7.
- Is what we are wearing appropriate and respectful?
(Genesis 41:14; Matthew 22:11-14) - Because of how we dress act or speak, would someone mistake us for a worldly individual?
(Proverbs 7:10; Genesis 38:15) - Is our apparel, actions or speech stating that we are pure and holy, or objects of desire by others?
- Will our apparel, actions or speech cause someone to lust after us, thus causing others to stumble and sin?
(Romans 14:13; 1 Corinthians 8:9; Matthew 5:27-28)