Immodesty in the Church

Common temptations for a church.

1 Timothy 2:8–10 ESV

8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; 9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.

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I. Fighting instead of Praying (v. 8)

1 Timothy 2:8 ESV

8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling;

Reasons fighting as a church is easier than praying

It allows me to focus on me & my people

Galatians 5:20 ESV

20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions,

It ignores God and what He might want from me & the church

ii. It ignores God and what He might want from me & the church

We don’t have to be burdened by anything

We won’t be attacked spiritually or culturally

II. Focusing on appearances instead of Godliness (vv. 9-10)

1 Timothy 2:9–10 ESV

9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.

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