Take
This Short Quiz
There seems to be so many
differing opinion in certain religious circles today about the way people
dress. We, in the United States of America are the richest country
on the face of the earth, yet we dress like we are the poorest.
There is very little
agreement as to what constitutes modesty. We know the Bible tells us
to dress "modestly" (1 Timothy 2:9).
Many will attempt to use (very much out of context and meaning),
1 Samuel 16:7 as their justification in
modesty. What does it say? "...or man looketh on the outward
appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart."
That passage has nothing to do with dress or modesty and it wasn't even
referring to King Saul's clothing!
What do you
know about modesty? Do you think the Bible has anything to say
about modesty? Are there principles associated with modesty that we
could all benefit from?
Opinions are as varied as
people, but I am really not concerned with people's personal opinions
when it comes to the bible. I want to know one thing right now
though:
What Do
You Believe the Bible Says About Modesty?
Take this short quiz to see how you would answer
these questions.
At the end of the teaching on Modesty, I'll present
another opportunity to view the quiz again, and I'll present the answers
that I believe is supported by the Word of God.
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Answer These Questions: True or False
1.
According to the Bible,
the primary purpose of clothing is to cover the body.
2.
There’s nothing right or wrong about particular clothing styles. It’s all
just a matter of taste and personal opinion.
3.
The Bible tells us what
styles of clothing Christians should wear.
4.
Since the Bible says God
looks on the heart, that means what we wear and what we look like on the
outside aren’t all that important; it’s what’s on the inside that counts
5.
Our clothes and
appearance reveal a lot about our values, our character, and what we
believe.
6.
What I wear is not really
any one else’s concern. I should be free to wear the kind of clothes I
like and feel comfortable in.
7.
Modesty means: dressing
in a way that is outdated, dumpy, and unattractive.
8.
If a girl doesn’t wear
trendy clothes that are at least a little revealing, guys won’t notice
her. (If a woman wants men to pay attention to her, she’s got to “show her
stuff.”)
9.
Except for perverts or
sex addicts, most men are not really affected by the way women dress. Most
guys don’t even notice how women dress.
10.
I can’t help it if guys
struggle morally because of what I wear. It’s up to the guys to control
their minds. I shouldn’t have to change the way I dress just because they
can’t control themselves.
11.
Parents shouldn’t impose
their standards or beliefs about clothing on their kids. They should let
them make their own decisions, even if they don’t approve of what their
kids are wearing.
12.
Christians are free to
dress as they wish, because we are not under the law, but under grace.
It’s legalistic to emphasize the importance of the way Christians dress,
or for parents or youth leaders to establish guidelines/standards for the
way young people dress.
13.
Christian women should
never wear clothes that are revealing or that look sexy (i.e., clothes
designed to arouse sexual desire or interest).
14.
There are some public
settings where it is acceptable for Christian women to wear clothing that
exposes their private parts (e.g., thighs, chest/breasts cleavage, etc.).
15.
A woman can be covered
from head to toe and still be dressed immodestly.
16.
A woman can wear modest
clothing and still be an immodest woman.
17.
Most Christian girls and
women do not understand the meaning, the power, or the benefits of true
modesty.
