Modest Dress

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I. The Nakedness of Adam and Eve
The opening of their eyes, Gen 36-7
Adam recognized that his new garment was not
really sufficient to make him modest for
public life, Gen. 38-10
Later, as God evicts the couple from Eden, he
prepares them to walk in a public world, Gen.
320-24
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Modest Dress
I. The Nakedness of Adam and Eve
Consider the prescribed attire of the priests,
Exo. 284043
Notice also the metaphor used to describe the
downfall of Babylon, Isa. 471-3
Exposure of the chest is also associated with
sexual suggestion and inspiration of lust, Song
of Solomon 45, Prov. 518-20
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II. The Christians attitude toward modest dress
We need to have a sense of shame
1 Tim. 28-10
We must have an attitude of chastity
1 Pet. 31-4
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II. The Christians attitude toward modest dress
Dont be a stumbling block
Know that a brother in Christ, or any
person, can be lost eternally because he is
enticed by your exposure. Matt. 527-28
Let your light shine
Matt. 513-16