What does the Bible say about the way we dress?
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The Bible teaches that our dress should reflect modesty, purity, humility, and reverence for God rather than vanity, sensuality, or conformity to worldly values. In 1 Timothy 2:9-10 and 1 Peter 3:3, believers are urged to prize godly character and good works above costly display or outward adornment. Because our bodies belong to the Lord, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 calls us to honor Him in how we present ourselves. Deuteronomy 22:5 affirms honoring God’s created distinction between men and women, while Romans 12:1-2 calls Christians to offer their whole selves to God and resist the world’s patterns. Clothing cannot save us, but grateful obedience should flow from faith in Christ.
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- 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.
- 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.
- Leviticus 19:28
"'You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you. I am Yahweh.
- 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;
- 1 Peter 3:3
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;
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Proverbs 7:10
Behold, there a woman met him with the attire of a prostitute, And with crafty intent.
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