Do Christian women have a right to dress sexually provocative and say that the brothers need to control themselves? Can we truly dress how we want to dress?

[Child of the Kingdom]

Many young women wear this during church services, in the choir and doing their so called praise dances.

It is my believe that we are not to become a stumbling block for our brothers. Many sisters are quoted as saying that is his problem if he can’t contain his lust and we already know that some men’s minds are going to go where they are going to go.

According to the following scripture can a woman truly excuse her sexual dress and provocative behavior. Should a Christian woman wear anything that may cause her brother to fall.

For the record I am not talking about brothers who would be tempted by anything walking but those who struggle daily because of being exposed to underdressed women, media overexposure and so on.


Romans 14:13 KJV
Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

[Rest Of God Ministries]

The women in Proverbs 7... was a religious woman dressed like a harlot, note she was not a harlot but she had the attire of a harlot. She said " have peace offerings with me; this day have I payed my vows." This is a religious woman that wants to seduce the men of God. I believe this is also prophecy of something that's very dark will reveal itself in the last days: note this statement she made, "For the goodman is not at home, he is gone a long journey: He hath taken a bag of money with him, and will come home at the day appointed." This goodman typifies Christ, that will return at the appointed day. The women that dresses sensual are doing it for the purpose of seducing the strong men. They have a seducing spirit and a doctrine that tells them it's alright to dress this way.

[newview]

I have laughed so much reading this discussion. Its is very comical especially the way the brothers are responding. I really see your plight.
And actually I should not laugh. Because you guys have a very hard row to plow if you try to keep the Lord on your mind and your eyes closed as Sister Susie scoots by in that slinky little number or when Sister Lola starts doing the holy ghost dance revealing things that only her husband should see. My heart goes out to you.

I pray for the Pastors so so hard.

Listen - preach the truth - even if its not popular. Do what you must. If the people leave - they were not upset with you - they were upset with the Word of God.

[Evangelist D. Lewis]

I agree as well to all comments posted, I feel is you are truly walking in God's Word we are to dress in away that is not talking our force of God's Word. Also if you are living and talking the Word of God then you know to be Holy in all ways. In dressing, thinking, talking, walking etc... Praise the Lord. This is what I do also go into the world and preach the Gospel to all.
God Bless You
Evangelist D.Lewis

[Della Morton]

[James Pierce]

Della,

Is this the only time you obey the Torah?

[Child of the Kingdom]

Modesty is a vanishing Virtue. Many Women today are a reflection of self and not women of God

Once upon a time in a land not so far away and a time not so long ago, gentlemen opened doors for ladies and laid their coats down so the women would not have to walk in the mud. Men would fight to uphold a woman’s honor, or die trying. In this land, women were treated like ladies. What was the reason these men treated women like treasures? Women acted like ladies and dressed accordingly. Sound like a fairytale? Well, in fact it’s not. This was once reality in early America.

Modesty was not only a way of life by the vast majority here in America, but it was illegal and shocking to be otherwise. As the years have passed, modesty has become a vanishing virtue. Our second president, John Adams said, “The manners of women were the most infallible barometer to ascertain the degree of morality and virtue of a nation. The Jews, the Greeks, the Romans, the Swiss, the Dutch, all lost their public spirit and their republican forms of government when they lost the modesty and domestic virtues of their women.”

It is interesting to study the history of America’s undressing. From the time the first Pilgrims arrived, to the beginning of this century, clothing for women did not change much. Then in the late 1800s a feminist leader, Amelia Jenks Bloomer, started to challenge the feminine, modest dress of American women. This group was denied admission to most churches and buildings. When Mrs. Bloomer saw this was hurting their movement, they pulled back. About forty years later, the feminist movement tried again—and this time they succeeded.

Modesty began to decline rapidly. Women began to expose their arms in the early 1900s. In the 1920s, legs and backs were progressively bared. Cleavage appeared in the 1930s. Prohibitions were challenged by the public. Two-piece bathing suits came into vogue during the 40s and 50s. In the 60s and 70s, navels were exposed and high cuts revealed hips. The 80s and 90s brought the thong bathing suits which revealed more than ever. Wouldn’t these early feminist be pleased to see the way most women dress today?

Are we truly surprised that currently feminists support abortion and lesbian rights? Violence has increased; our homes are in disrepair, rape is at an all-time high. Sadly our second president’s prophecy has rung true. We live in the day of vexation in America. As we withdrew from God, it was evidenced by our lack of modesty.

Modesty means absence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility; respecting one’s own merit; natural delicacy or shame regarding personal charms and the sexual relation; purity of thought and manners; due regard for propriety in speech, action and dress.

Modesty begins as a frame of mind. Modest dress alone would be Pharisaical; but modesty from within will produce modest dress without. Modesty is religion externalized. Modesty is a virtue that stems from charity. One of the characteristics of “love” is modesty: “Charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own” (I Corinthinians 13:4-5).

Modesty is simply stating that Jesus has lordship of your wardrobe. Paul wrote: “What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s” (I Corinthians 6:19-20).

The principle of ownership means that my body does not belong to me. It is not mine. An immodestly dressed woman is giving away something that does not belong to her. This principle of ownership means that you and I are not free to dress any way we please.

How one dresses makes them a symbol or a representative of something bigger than themselves: the queen is a symbol of her country; a president’s wife is a symbol of our nation; a career woman is a representative of her business. Their attire is stylish yet discreet, attractive, not distracting—because they are dressing for what they represent. To dress modestly is to dress as an ambassador of the Lord God, a representative of His kingdom.

Immodesty is dressing for self and for attention. It is also devaluing of one’s worth. Anything we value, we have a tendency to want to protect it, put it in a safe place, not for everyone’s eyes and accessibility. That’s how we should view our bodies. Ask, “Why do I live? Do I live for God and His purpose?” Then ask, “Why do I dress the way I do? Why do I like this outfit? Why do I like this look?” It may be a shocking revelation of what really lies within.

There is a saying that it’s easier to get where you’d like to be if you dress like you’re already there. If you want to get closer to God, it needs to be stated in your attire. How a lady dresses affects how she is viewed and received by others. First impressions are lasting. What people see at first glance will determine their future relationship and response to us.

Modesty is not only indicated in how our clothes fit but if they are very costly or extreme. Either end of the spectrum can make us appear inaccessible to others. It can alienate us from our purpose. God made this very plain in I Timothy 2:9-10: “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; but (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.”

Immodesty not only harms the wearer but it can also affect our brothers in the Lord. This fact is stated in Matthew 5:28: “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” Ungodly clothing is distracting and sets a snare for godly men. We must challenge our young ladies to understand one of the purposes of modesty is to guard the eyes of our brothers in the Lord by not tempting them with provocative dress so they may remain pure at heart and mind. Of course, godly men also bear the responsibility for guarding their eyes and thought patterns. Being attractive is one thing; being seductive is another. Keeping the mystery about how truly beautiful you are should be reserved for your wedding night.

In our family, we have chosen modesty. At various times, people have approached us in public to say they could tell we were Christians. I am sure there were others around us that would have professed the same yet blended in with everyone else.

For centuries Christians were noted for their modesty in dress while the heathens were known for their immodesty. While researching for this article, I was pleasantly surprised to read how other churches are reevaluating how their ladies dress. They realize they have become like the world. They are very concerned and troubled of where this has taken them and what they should be. One leader prefaced another man’s work on modesty like this: “Our churches are filled each week with wives and daughters who are dressed in a way that would have gotten them arrested less than a hundred years ago. So how did she make it past dear old Dad? How is it that the pastor preached, unfazed?”

Thank God we are part of a movement that has pastors who will teach God’s whole counsel and instruct their congregations in the ways of righteousness. We must work with our leaders to keep modesty in our churches.

To our younger generation of ladies, please do not overlook the beauty and safety of modesty in your lives. It can make the difference in the type of spouse you attract, one moved by love or lust. I have lived to see this in my peers. Several decided modesty was not a needed attribute in their lives and now they no longer believe the Acts 2:38 plan of salvation. Could it be the thread of modesty is so interwoven into God’s Word that when you pull that thread, you eventually unravel all truth in your life? Jesus must be Lord of all or He cannot be Lord at all.

God designed clothing to allow us to express our individuality and to develop one of the most gracious of all virtues—modesty. Let’s not let this be a vanishing virtue in our lives!

Tammy and her husband of twenty-five years, Daniel Huba, pastor Apostolic Church in Tallahassee, Florida. They have three teenage daughters—Shenae, Tiffany, and Charity. Tammy is actively involved in Ladies Ministries on the local and district levels

[MYBY/Moreh Yahoshua ben Yisrael]

Not bad...I like this...

[Evangelist Altha Fugett]

The christian woman is led of the Holy Spirit and knows how to dress, it might not be a carbon copy of how others dress, because there is a thing of taste that is present when one chooses and buys their attire.

Modest apparel in the context used in the bible is speaking of those trying to outdress others or show off their wealth.

We must teach our young people that their bodies are holy temples, and be an example before them. Wether their behinds are covered up or not we have some men and women that will be attracted to what they see or can't see. because of sin.

When we teach the word through precept and example the world will see a difference, the church concerned about souls and not style

[Scott R. Newman]

Glad most in here wasn't in PNG to see how those women walked into church to see how they were dressed..LOL

[MYBY/Moreh Yahoshua ben Yisrael]

LOL...there are your long shots....I remember a sister who came in my old church with rollers in here hair and the tightest jeans you would ever want to see...after "conversion" it was the Elder's (women) who taught her how she should dress...it took some time but eventually she understood...

[Evangelist Altha Fugett]

At least she came to church... hallelu'YAH, God will take off and put on what is needed, these hollering need to go to CHURCH, so they can be taught the love of God

[MYBY/Moreh Yahoshua ben Yisrael]

That is the mistake Christians make...you believe that "God" will take of what is needed....all these mindless cliche's are not scriptural...a person needs to be taught what to do and what not to do then be consistent...Who guides a person on a new job to know the dress code or rules? The people that have been there....but if they are not following it how do you expect anyone else to follow? IT won't happen...IF we sit and leave it up to "God" then none of us would really do what we want because we have no responsibility.

This is just an extension of paganism, doing what they want to do mixing it with the word....we are in a day and age where the so-called christian has made it right for young and older people to do whatever they please. young people are being raised in a false system that allows them to dress how they want for fear of rejection....IN some cases, Christian churches don't want to turn anyone away because it is dollars their looking at...

The cliche' is "let them come as they are" however, what has that done? They come dressed as they want, live as they want and church is just another social event....you say at least she came to church...and that is true but you must know this was back in the 80's when how to live holy was taught consistently...Today it's "Money cometh!!"

If you want to be honest...people are acting just like what this name "Christian" means....not only is it a word that came way before Messiah but a word that implies a person who is dumb...do a little study...what you see is what you call yourself...

Obey Yah's word, get back to the origin..find out who you are and are not people!!!