LESSON 13&14 Flashcards
What a woman wears not only reflects her morals, but also …?
Affects her conduct and demeanour
According to Michael Hyatt, a garment is probably not modest if …?
a) You have trouble getting into it or getting out of it
b) You have to be careful when you sit down or bend over
c) People look at any part of your body before they look at your face
d) You can see your most private body parts or an outline of those parts under the fabric
What is the purpose of decency in dress?
It is not primarily to hide ourselves from the view of others, but to preserve our intimacy for our spouses alone
There is a sense in which modesty is “variable.” Explain this statement
What is biblically modest in public differs from what is biblically modest in the privacy of a married couple’s bedroom, and both may differ from what is modest family dress
What is the responsibility of both men and women?
Covering the body, being modest in our self-presentation, and wearing non-revealing garments
How does God want us to clothe ourselves?
In ways that affirm our gender identity and roles
Lack of conviction does not permit a person to do what?
Ignore of rebel against the Word of God
Wearing immodest apparel despite what the Bible says demonstrates a wilful lack of what two (2) things?
a) Subjection to God
b) Submission to your pastor
What two (2) things does Paul appeal to when he refers to holiness?
a) Culture
b) Creation
Some teachings in the Bible need to be “dug out” by prayerful study of what?
The context, culture, background, and language of the Bible
What was the lowest accusation of Paul’s day?
To call someone a “Corinthian,” which meant to be sexually immoral
Since 1 Corinthians was written to believers “in every place” (1:2), to whom does its instruction apply?
To all believers in all cultures (Jew, Greek, Roman, etc.)
How did the majority of men in Christ’s day wear their hair?
Short, in a Julian style (like Caesar)
List one verse that looks favourably on a woman cutting her hair
There isn’t one!
Since the 1960s, nearly all rebellion in society has been identified with what two (2) things?
a) Hairstyle (e.g. punk rockers, skinheads)
b) Clothing
