How Is A Christian Lady Supposed to Dress?

[atwhatcost]

I think wearing jewels or making your hair look nice isn't bad in itself, as the text states. What Paul is saying is that when a woman makes her appearance more important than her character, it is wrong. If it is drawing unwanted attention of men, it's wrong as well. Another problem that many - if not nearly all - churches face, is the fact that many Christian girls and women are wearing shorts or skirts that reveal the thigh, which is called showing your nakedness according the Bible (Isaiah 47:2-3). When Christian girls or women wear skirts or shorts that show their thigh, they are literally associating themselves with the daughter of Babylon in Isaiah 47:1. Everyone knows that the daughter of Babylon is an allegorical usage of the destruction of an entity (regardless of what you believe it is: Rome, New York, Mecca) and who is called a harlot, or a harlot's daughter rather. So, Christian girls and women should ask themselves if they are like this harlot's daughter who is called naked by showing her thigh or if they look like Godly women.

Just FYI, skirts above the knees were never worn in any Christian society that I know of for the last 2,000 years until after the 1950's. The question one might ask, is this: Has the church forgotten about God's idea of modest apparel of women or are they choosing to ignore the facts:
(1) showing your thigh is called nakedness in the Bible (Isaiah 47:2-3);
(2) nowhere throughout Christian (or Jewish) history skirts were worn that were above knee-length;
(3) it is a fact that when a man sees a woman who is showing her thigh, he is sexually enticed (some might argue with me on this point, but we all know many men can't get their eyes off a woman's buttocks or legs when he's walking behind her while she's wearing a mini-skirt (above knees). If a mini-skirt would be an "OK-thing-to-do", then why aren't men making vulgar comments on women wearing skirts that are below the knee?
(4) is there any Scriptural reason to prefer a mini-skirt rather than a "long" skirt?

To all the femenist "Christians" out there who read this, I say: you don't have to believe me, believe the Bible (Isaiah 47)!

And here's Titus 2:
2 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:
2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;
4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,
5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.
6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,
8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.
Please take note who is supposed to be teaching the women how to live.

Now, check out all the women who responded to this post. See what we say we're wearing? So, really, why are you busy teaching us? That's exactly what we're bothered by. Everyone thinks they're entitled to tell us womenz folkz how to live. We learned it a while ago. (In my case, quite possibly when your parents were children or not born yet.) You don't have any business teaching me, even if I didn't. I'm covered. Talk to my hubby, (which you might not want to do.)

So, how should men dress? Should I be teaching you about that? No way! I know my place. So why do you think it's your place to teach me how to dress? We've all got our place and it's pretty much covered in those verses. Even if my hip is showing, (in which case most guys will gouge out their eyes lol), it's still not your place to tell me.

Skip feminism -- this is Christianity! Sober minded is NOT scolding women!

 

[Brother_J_BELGIUM]

I agree about the femenism and being a Christian. If you mean that you are a true feminist like in Biblical standars, sure, feminists are Christians, no doubt about it. Femenism has been hi-jacked by women who hate the Biblical character of the woman ("Let the younger women marry and bare children, guide the house..." etcetera).

I know I was not entirely being specific about short skirts being worn. I meant that short skirts were starting to be worn somewhere in the middle of the 20th century, I just didn't want to look up all of the history on Wikipedia or somewhere else. Short skirts being worn way earlier in the 20th century than I stated does not negate the fact that showing your thigh is called nakedness in the Bible.

And thank you for bringing up the bathing costumes as well. A Christian should cover his nakedness at all times, even at a swimming pool or at the beach. I should've also brought up the fact that men showing their thighs is also called nakedness. To cover the nakedness of the priests of Israel, God said he made them breeches that were from the loins to the thigh. That covered their nakedness, which was from their loins to the thigh. So this text is saying the same as Isaiah 47. Look up this text for youself because I can't remember exactly where it says this, but I'm very sure the Bible talks about this. Women and men should cover their nakedness, of course, i.e. their thighs. Your are correct. Thanks for bringing this up as well.

Also, if any clothing is attracting women or men to lust after the other person, it is sinful to lust at it but the person who is wearing the inappropriate clothing is responsible as well. And no, I am not going to say that men who rape women that wear short skirts or short shorts or skinny jeans have the right to do so. They are sinning because they're doing something plain horrible. The woman is equally guilty for wearing it (knowingly). If she doesn't know, she must probably haven't read the Bible (atheist) or prayed to the Lord to show her what modest apparel is.

 

[SarahM777]

Oh my goodness men can be just as vane, if not more so!
The hair gel, thick gold chains, strutting their stuff.
Sleeveless vests showing off the tan, tats and muscles.

Sprawling out across the seats taking up 2-3 chairs etc.
The designer close cropped/shaved beards. Expensive aftershave,
all for a little old sermon in church.

I think men should wear burkas too

Would this work?

 

[melita916]

Would this work?

this does not work in texas summer lol

 

[Brother_J_BELGIUM]

I'm just paraphrasing the Bible so ignorant Christian girls or women who are seeking to do the will of the Lord might understand the reasons why the Bible is talking about these issues. I'm not telling you what to do, I'm just bringing a reminder since so many Christians out there dress like the world and you can see their breasts and their buttocks. You think I'm just being mean against Christian women just to have the feeling of power over you? I love God's creation - male and female - and I want nothing but the best for them so I just warn them and say "Hey, you might've missed what God's Word has to say about modesty and nakedness!"

 

[Galahad]

No. David was NOT naked.

He wore a linen ephod...clothing worn by the priests.

the book of 1 Chronicles states that David was "clothed with a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who bore the ark... [and] David also wore an ephod of linen

God did not accept nakedness as He expressly forbid it actually

Now that explains everything, NOT.

He was naked. Read it. He was naked. Just because you define naked differently from how the Israelites define it, doesn't make you right. He was naked. Naked to you is one thing, naked to them was something different.

And that's the bare truth.

Now don't get fired up, ember.

 

[JackRT]

Any organization, religious or secular and including marriage, that fails to include women in leadership roles right up to the very top is guilty of several evils. First, it is the insult to the women themselves by viewing them as less worthy. Second, it is the insult to God by denigrating half of God’s creation. If we continue to treat women in this way, then the human race is condemned to stand on one foot, see with one eye, hear with one ear and think with one half the human mind ---- and it shows.

I am a 72 year old happily married man and father of two and yes, I am a feminist. Are there radical feminists? Yes there are and, as in many other situation,s the extreme few colour the impressions of the general public especially the ignorant and the naïve.

 

[Brother_J_BELGIUM]

So do you think we are guilty of evils as the Church because we follow the teachings of Christ? The Bible says that a woman is governed, led, by her husband like the Church is being governed and led by Christ. Christ governs His Church, the man governs his wife, and the mother and father governs their children. The Bible also clearly states that it is not allowed for a woman to give sermons or teach things. They are allowed to teach other women and their children. No offense, but did you not know the Bible is speaking about this or are you a liberal Christian?

 

[mwc68]

gee I dunno?

In a burka maybe?

Yes I'm sure that would help....after all, muslim men never rape women so we know that burkas work

so up to here with how women should dress

I've been oogled even with a dress or skirt below my knees and a button up blouse on that you could not see through by 'Christian' men

So tired of the hypocrisy and these threads which are started by men 99% of the time

This is cool! Unfortunately I have witnessed men in my church oogling women. In my defense, an attractive woman will make me look, but not oogle!

 

[SarahM777]

Maybe someone should tell plumbers to pull their pants up

Actually this co is trying to help fix that problem.

[video=youtube;n-p1I2K0M9Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-p1I2K0M9Q[/video]

 

[SarahM777]

this does not work in texas summer lol

You could always move to Nome Alaska.

 

[ember]

Ohhh ok. Thanks for the info.

Whenever I post something, I try to be as accurate as possible.

no problem


I dunno where some folks get the idea David was in the altogether...and they will just go on about it like it's a badge of honor or something, but it didn't happen

no one has to read the following, but the Bible clearly states he was not naked



New International Version
Wearing a linen ephod, David was dancing before the LORD with all his might,

New Living Translation
And David danced before the LORD with all his might, wearing a priestly garment.

English Standard Version
And David danced before the LORD with all his might. And David was wearing a linen ephod.

New American Standard Bible
And David was dancing before the LORD with all his might, and David was wearing a linen ephod.

King James Bible
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David wasgirded with a linen ephod.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
David was dancing with all his might before the LORD wearing a linen ephod.

International Standard Version
dancing in front of the LORD with all of his strength and wearing a linen ephod.

NET Bible
Now David, wearing a linen ephod, was dancing with all his strength before the LORD.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Wearing a linen ephod, David danced in the LORD's presence with all his might.

Jubilee Bible 2000
And David danced before the LORD with all his might, and David was girded with a linen ephod.

King James 2000 Bible
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was wearing a linen ephod.

American King James Version
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

American Standard Version
And David danced before Jehovah with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

Douay-Rheims Bible
And David danced with all his might before the Lord: and David was girded with a linen ephod.

Darby Bible Translation
And David danced before Jehovah with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

English Revised Version
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

Webster's Bible Translation
And David danced before the LORD with all his might; and David was girded with a linen ephod.

World English Bible
David danced before Yahweh with all his might; and David was clothed in a linen ephod.

Young's Literal Translation
And David is dancing with all strength before Jehovah, and David is girded with a linen ephod,

 

[ember]

This is cool! Unfortunately I have witnessed men in my church oogling women. In my defense, an attractive woman will make me look, but not oogle!

well that brought up men watching men watching women watching the men watching the men watching women

phew...exhausting

 

[ember]

I'm just paraphrasing the Bible so ignorant Christian girls or women who are seeking to do the will of the Lord might understand the reasons why the Bible is talking about these issues. I'm not telling you what to do, I'm just bringing a reminder since so many Christians out there dress like the world and you can see their breasts and their buttocks. You think I'm just being mean against Christian women just to have the feeling of power over you? I love God's creation - male and female - and I want nothing but the best for them so I just warn them and say "Hey, you might've missed what God's Word has to say about modesty and nakedness!"

and of course the use of the word ignorant here, is meant in the most educational sense, right?

yes, with your accumulation of years, we can only sit back and appreciate your vast array of knowledge and timely concern and slap ourselves on the back and congratulate each other that you have finally educated us so that ignorance will no longer be the excuse claimed when men go ape in church

whaaaa?

 

[Rosesrock]

This is cool! Unfortunately I have witnessed men in my church oogling women. In my defense, an attractive woman will make me look, but not oogle!

Ive catch someone staring at me while out to eat one time and told him to take a picture it would last longer.....

One time my hub catch this guy staring and said, she's pretty isnt she....wink at him and said shes mine.

So all that being said in fun, women can be just as bad

 

[mwc68]

well that brought up men watching men watching women watching the men watching the men watching women

phew...exhausting

That was exhausting to read! lol Its a wonder anyone remembers the sermon!

 

[JesusLives]

If Adam and Eve had not sinned we would all be walking around naked, covered in God's light.....just saying.....think about that for awhile.....

 

[RachelBibleStudent]

Any organization, religious or secular and including marriage, that fails to include women in leadership roles right up to the very top is guilty of several evils. First, it is the insult to the women themselves by viewing them as less worthy. Second, it is the insult to God by denigrating half of God’s creation. If we continue to treat women in this way, then the human race is condemned to stand on one foot, see with one eye, hear with one ear and think with one half the human mind ---- and it shows.

I am a 72 year old happily married man and father of two and yes, I am a feminist. Are there radical feminists? Yes there are and, as in many other situation,s the extreme few colour the impressions of the general public especially the ignorant and the naïve.

i am a feminist...and this kind of thinking annoys me to no end...

this idea that leadership roles including 'the very top' are superior to or more honorable than the other roles is a male centric paradigm that goes back to societies in which -whatever roles the men held- were considered to be the more honorable roles that implied a greater worthiness...

just the use of the word 'top' to refer to a specific role implies a mindset of social stratification...

if you still think one role is 'the very top' and the other roles are 'lower' then you are still playing by -their- rules...

anyone who thinks being a 'leader' is inherently superior to being a 'helper' should try spending just one day 'leading' an army of nobody with no help from anyone...

now i am just going to stop before this becomes a rant...

 

[Rosesrock]

If Adam and Eve had not sinned we would all be walking around naked, covered in God's light.....just saying.....think about that for awhile.....

Um now thats cool

 

[p_rehbein]

Originally Posted by JesusLives

If Adam and Eve had not sinned we would all be walking around naked, covered in God's light.....just saying.....think about that for awhile.....

Rose; Um now thats cool


Hey, wait........If Adam and Eve had not sinned, none of us would be here