I Timothy 2 9 15 MODEST APPAREL So

I Timothy 2: 9 -15 MODEST APPAREL

So Many Principles � In This Text – most reflect a behavior attitude. � Meek and quiet spirit – so at odds with today’s attitude. � Are we happier than our great grand parents? � I’m a teacher, not a judge. I’ll be glad to pass judgment on apparel privately.

Modest � “Kosmios” – in good taste. � “Respectable” I Tim. 3: 2 � Drawn somewhat from “custom of age”. � Literally, has little to do with how much “skin” we show. � Are we somewhat too informal in many circumstances? � School teachers wear… Preachers wear…

Attire… � Of a widow – Gen. 38: 14 � Attire of a harlot – Prov. 7: 10 � Virgin – 2 Sam. 13: 18 � Goth, skater, punk, etc. � What does our clothing say of us? � “Meek and quiet spirit. ” � Seeking the eldership.

Shamefastness � “aidos” – a sense of shame or reverence � “Colorfast” – holds its color, won’t fade. � Jer. 6: 15; 3: 3; 8: 12 � How much can you take off and still exhibit a sense of shame. � Gen. 3: 7 – Adam and Eve � Maybe we need to pass this fruit around again…

Sobriety “sophrosunas” – sound mind � A restraint based on how we impact others and how they impact us. � What do you do to “turn on” the average man? � You don’t. They come from the factory… � Does the way you dress embarrass others? You? � Clothes don’t “make the man” (or woman). But they can say a lot about us. �

Jewelry, hair styles… � Do they express who we really are? � “I’m all about show”. � I’m about service and holiness. � I live for heaven, for self and family.