Clothed And In His Right Mind Luke 8

Clothing and the Mind • The demoniac was naked when he was not in

Three Views of Modesty • Good: the “where do you draw the line? ”

Look At My Wealth • Am I trying to make a “statement” about my

Look At My Wealth • Adorn (Gr. kosmeo) = put in order • Modest

Look At My Wealth • Sobriety (Gr. sophrosune) = soundness of mind; self-controlled •

Look At My Wealth • Hidden man of the heart • Incorruptible • Meek

Look At My Body • Am I trying to make a “statement” about my

Look At My Body • Clothing needs to cover the body: – The loins

Look At My Respect • Am I trying to make a “statement” about my

Clothing and Right Minds • When buying clothes, don’t just consider the latest “style”,

Clothing and Right Minds • Remember, clothing is a basic necessity, not a “style”

Clothing and Right Minds • Let’s dress like we have met Jesus and we

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Clothing and the Mind • The demoniac was naked when he was not in is right mind; he was clothed when he was in his right mind • Our clothing reflects what is in our mind and thinking (motives); our clothes communicate something about who we are (Deut. 22: 5)

Three Views of Modesty • Good: the “where do you draw the line? ” view • Better: the “follow the dress code” view • Best: the “dress reflects my character” view

Look At My Wealth • Am I trying to make a “statement” about my wealth (1 Tim. 2: 9 -10; 1 Pet. 3: 3 -5)? (Note the UPC and SDA position on these verses. ) • Is it, look at my wealth, or look at my heart (Mk. 1: 6; Lk. 16: 19; Jas. 2: 2 -3)?

Look At My Wealth • Adorn (Gr. kosmeo) = put in order • Modest (Gr. kosmios) = well-ordered, decent • Apparel (Gr. katastole) = a garment let dow, covering • Shamefastness (Gr. aidos) = a sense of shame

Look At My Wealth • Sobriety (Gr. sophrosune) = soundness of mind; self-controlled • Godliness (Gr. theosebeia) = Godfearing respect, reverence • Good works = it’s about what I’m doing for the Lord, not about what I’m wearing

Look At My Wealth • Hidden man of the heart • Incorruptible • Meek (Gr. praus) = strength under control; gentle • Quiet (Gr. hesuchios) = tranquil, peaceful, calm

Look At My Body • Am I trying to make a “statement” about my body (Gen. 38: 14 -15; Prov. 7: 10)? • Is it, look at my body, or look at my character (Prov. 31: 30; Jer. 6: 15)?

Look At My Body • Clothing needs to cover the body: – The loins (Gen. 3: 21; Nah. 3: 5) – The thighs (Ex. 20: 26; 28: 42 -43) – The buttocks (Isa. 20: 1 -4) – The breasts (Ezek. 16: 7 -8) – The upper torso (Jn. 21: 7)

Look At My Respect • Am I trying to make a “statement” about my respect toward someone important (Gen. 41: 14; 2 Sam. 12: 20)? • Is it about comfort, or giving God my best (2 Sam. 24: 24; Mal. 1: 6 -14)?

Clothing and Right Minds • When buying clothes, don’t just consider the latest “style”, but what “statement” am I making • Dress from the inside (heart) out (body) • Start early with children to teach them about right thinking and motives

Clothing and Right Minds • Remember, clothing is a basic necessity, not a “style” requirement laid down by society (Mt. 6: 28; 1 Tim. 6: 8)

Clothing and Right Minds • Let’s dress like we have met Jesus and we are in our “right mind” • Do you need to clothe yourself with Jesus (Rom. 13: 14)?