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Dress and Behavior in Church
A study based on the guidelines of the Apostle Paul
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety..."
1 Timothy 2:9This study explores the guidelines of the Apostle Paul about attire and behavior in church, based mainly on1 Timothy 2:9-12and1 Corinthians 11:2-16.
Paul emphasizes the importance ofmodesty,decencyandgood senseas a reflection of the transformed heart.
"Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning... but let it be the hidden man of the heart"
1 Peter 3:3-41 Timothy 2:9-12
Attire and behavior of women
1 Corinthians 11:2-16
Head covering and creational order
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety..."
1 Timothy 2:9Paul teaches that long hair is the natural glory of the woman, given by God as a natural covering.
"But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering."
1 Corinthians 11:15For married women, the use of the veil during prayer represents:
To the husband as head
Before God in prayer
Established creational
Paul establishes the creational order of authority and submission based on the divine plan:
"But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God."
1 Corinthians 11:3Men should dress in a respectful and dignified manner, reflecting their position of spiritual leadership.
"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."
1 Corinthians 10:31Paul teaches that it is a shame for a man to have long hair, maintaining the creational distinction between man and woman.
"Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?"
1 Corinthians 11:14Men should pray and prophesy with uncovered head, demonstrating their position as image and glory of God.
Reflection of divine glory
Head of the woman
Direct access to God
"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. Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection. But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence."
"For a man indeed ought not to cover his head, forasmuch as he is the image and glory of God: but the woman is the glory of the man. For the man is not of the woman; but the woman of the man. Neither was the man created for the woman; but the woman for the man."
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Do you want to honor God with garments that reflect His character?
Allow the Holy Spirit to guide your daily choices and witness, with humility and reverence, that your life belongs completely to Christ. Your appearance speaks of your commitment to the Kingdom.