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Modesty tends to be relative.
I wouldn't wear a swimming costume to church, but I would if I went swimming!
So what's wrong with this picture, the item of clothing or the setting.
I would wear shorts and a sleeveless vest type of thing when I do the gardening in
hot weather, but I wouldn't wear that to a job interview.
(Just playing devil's advocate)
I wouldn't wear a swimming costume to church, but I would if I went swimming!
So what's wrong with this picture, the item of clothing or the setting.
I would wear shorts and a sleeveless vest type of thing when I do the gardening in
hot weather, but I wouldn't wear that to a job interview.
(Just playing devil's advocate)
I was just thinking -
I don't think there's any particular scripture telling MEN to dress modestly.
Apparently God doesn't think I'm irresistible...
or that the ladies will be especially tempted.
Whatever... I'll just imagine whatever I like.
I don't think there's any particular scripture telling MEN to dress modestly.
Apparently God doesn't think I'm irresistible...
or that the ladies will be especially tempted.
Whatever... I'll just imagine whatever I like.
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Modesty varies and is largely dependent on motivations. If you're wearing something it shouldn't be so that people will notice you. There's nothing wrong with thinking you look good in an outfit but if you're wearing an outfit so people will notice you or different parts of your body, then that's being immodest.
Other than that, some guiding principals that everyone (men and women) should follow are to make sure nothing sexual is exposed. A lot of people seem to think it's cool to have pants slipping down so that part of one's rear is exposed. That is immodest. A woman doesn't need to have the top button of a blouse always buttoned but neither should she have a plunging neckline. And if she finds that she's intentionally unbuttoning a blouse or wearing something slightly low cut because she want's people to notice her breasts, than that's immodest. Likewise, a man shouldn't walk around in public with his shirt off. It's one thing when it's at home or at a friend's house, but in stores, shops, or on the street? I'd say that's immodest.
As for what's too short, that's going to be cultural and situational, as well as dependent on motivations. For me, I usually keep skirts and shorts mid-thigh or longer. If it's a professional environment or at church, I'd go knee-length or longer. However, I think mid-thigh's the shortest a skirt should be. Any shorter and other body parts might be exposed.
Too tight...I don't think anything should cling to your body, outlining every curve. Clothing doesn't need to be baggy, but it should leave something to the imagination.
Now, all that being said, those are my opinions. The Bible never gives exact cut-off points, which is why I say a lot of it is guided by what motivates people to wear things and the situation (ex. I'd never say it was immodest to wear a bathing suit to the beach even though they show more skin than would be proper in other situations). I think in church, it's best to err on the side of caution.
Other than that, some guiding principals that everyone (men and women) should follow are to make sure nothing sexual is exposed. A lot of people seem to think it's cool to have pants slipping down so that part of one's rear is exposed. That is immodest. A woman doesn't need to have the top button of a blouse always buttoned but neither should she have a plunging neckline. And if she finds that she's intentionally unbuttoning a blouse or wearing something slightly low cut because she want's people to notice her breasts, than that's immodest. Likewise, a man shouldn't walk around in public with his shirt off. It's one thing when it's at home or at a friend's house, but in stores, shops, or on the street? I'd say that's immodest.
As for what's too short, that's going to be cultural and situational, as well as dependent on motivations. For me, I usually keep skirts and shorts mid-thigh or longer. If it's a professional environment or at church, I'd go knee-length or longer. However, I think mid-thigh's the shortest a skirt should be. Any shorter and other body parts might be exposed.
Too tight...I don't think anything should cling to your body, outlining every curve. Clothing doesn't need to be baggy, but it should leave something to the imagination.
Now, all that being said, those are my opinions. The Bible never gives exact cut-off points, which is why I say a lot of it is guided by what motivates people to wear things and the situation (ex. I'd never say it was immodest to wear a bathing suit to the beach even though they show more skin than would be proper in other situations). I think in church, it's best to err on the side of caution.
