Christian Modesty in Dress - What Does the Bible Teach?

1. The scope of the subject.

• Address confined to sexual modesty in dress in the light of the seventh commandment.
• Introductory considerations.

2. The difficulty of the subject.

3. The starting point: The Biblical purpose of dress.

• Defining what is modest
• Three elements in immodest dress.

4. Objections to this standard of dress.

• many speak of the danger of looking odd and old fashioned whereas the real danger lies in conformity to the world's standard of dress - a far greater danger to the church's witness and prosperity.
• Attracting a prospective husband: modesty will best attract and suit a truly godly suitor.

Conclusion:
How we dress is an area whereby we evidence our submission to Christ.