What does the Bible say about how we dress?
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The Bible calls believers to dress with modesty, propriety, and a concern for honoring God rather than attracting improper attention or displaying worldly pride. First Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-4 emphasize good works and inward godliness over costly adornment, while Proverbs 31:30 reminds us that the fear of the Lord is more beautiful than outward charm. Our bodies belong to God, having been bought by Christ, so 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 urges us to glorify him in them. Romans 12:1-2 further calls Christians not to be shaped by the world but to offer themselves to God. Clothing should therefore reflect humility, holiness, and love for neighbor, not vanity or sexual provocation.
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- 1 Timothy 2:9
In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing;
- Deuteronomy 22:5
A woman shall not wear men's clothing, neither shall a man put on women's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to Yahweh your God.
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
[19] Or don't you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit which is in you, which you have from God? You are not your own, [20] for you were bought with a price. Therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's.
- Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
- 1 Timothy 2:9-10
[9] In the same way, that women also adorn themselves in decent clothing, with modesty and propriety; not just with braided hair, gold, pearls, or expensive clothing; [10] but (which becomes women professing godliness) with good works.
- Romans 12:2
Don't be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Leviticus 19:28
"'You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.
- Proverbs 7:10
Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, And with crafty intent.
- 1 Peter 3:3-4
[3] Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; [4] but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
- Romans 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service.
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