In the biblical teachings, modesty and humility are emphasized as essential virtues in one's attire. The book of Deuteronomy warns against cross-dressing, while 1 Timothy 2:9-10 instructs women to adorn themselves with modesty and humility, not with extravagant hairstyles or jewelry. The apostle Paul encourages believers to present their bodies as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to God, as noted in Romans 12:1. By dressing in a way that honors God, believers can demonstrate their commitment to living a life that is pleasing to Him, as guided by the principles outlined in 1 Timothy 2:8-10.
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Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
A woman must not wear men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God.
Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Then a woman came out to meet him, with the attire of a harlot and cunning of heart.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.