Rev Quek, 2 September 2012
1 Timothy 2:9-10
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
Different roles and functions do not infer the class of the gender. The bible does not teach first or second class but different roles and functions. The modern society is focused on the looks of a person, including artificial modification of photos of a person's looks. Apostle Paul referred to the looks of woman as it is of importance to them. We ought to dressed modestly, one the does not attract the lust of the eyes. Modest dressing must also come with shamefacedness - the demeanour that is also modest, and with self control. Self control in looks, works and conduct.
The reason why woman needs to focus on the looks and conduct is because the lust of the flesh is the key weakness of man. This can be seen in the modem marketing tactics of products, such as pretty woman to sell cars. Throughout the biblical history there were no record of any woman with many husband, but there are uncountable men who had many wives. Man has their own sets of sin and weaknesses that they need to deal with - spirituality, lusts etc; woman also need to deal with their own. Women as mothers also need to take care that their children do not learn the wrong concept and let such action affect their conduct. Do not be a stumbling block to both men and children.
Ladies need to refrain from being controlled or led astray by the modern fashion trends that aimed to lure men. There is nothing wrong in braiding of hair or any fashion so long as it does not cause men to fall and succumb to the sin of the lust of the flesh. Neither should ladies flashes their riches by adorning pearls and gold, for modesty is the key. Ladies need to wear appropriately for the location and occasion, especially for the purpose of the event such as for worship. Dressings should not distract others from the purpose of worship. Modesty must come before comfort and be done with self control. There is also no reason to go to other extreme as to not care about their appearance. Sloppiness and uncaring is unbecoming of a woman. Such dressing does not indicate spirituality.
Instead of outer appearance woman should be adorned with good works, that people would see you as someone that serving God faithfully.
"Be not conform to the world." Romans 12:2, but professing Godliness in all ways. Let modesty, shamefacedness and good works be the characteristics of our lives.
1 Timothy 2:9-10
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
Different roles and functions do not infer the class of the gender. The bible does not teach first or second class but different roles and functions. The modern society is focused on the looks of a person, including artificial modification of photos of a person's looks. Apostle Paul referred to the looks of woman as it is of importance to them. We ought to dressed modestly, one the does not attract the lust of the eyes. Modest dressing must also come with shamefacedness - the demeanour that is also modest, and with self control. Self control in looks, works and conduct.
The reason why woman needs to focus on the looks and conduct is because the lust of the flesh is the key weakness of man. This can be seen in the modem marketing tactics of products, such as pretty woman to sell cars. Throughout the biblical history there were no record of any woman with many husband, but there are uncountable men who had many wives. Man has their own sets of sin and weaknesses that they need to deal with - spirituality, lusts etc; woman also need to deal with their own. Women as mothers also need to take care that their children do not learn the wrong concept and let such action affect their conduct. Do not be a stumbling block to both men and children.
Ladies need to refrain from being controlled or led astray by the modern fashion trends that aimed to lure men. There is nothing wrong in braiding of hair or any fashion so long as it does not cause men to fall and succumb to the sin of the lust of the flesh. Neither should ladies flashes their riches by adorning pearls and gold, for modesty is the key. Ladies need to wear appropriately for the location and occasion, especially for the purpose of the event such as for worship. Dressings should not distract others from the purpose of worship. Modesty must come before comfort and be done with self control. There is also no reason to go to other extreme as to not care about their appearance. Sloppiness and uncaring is unbecoming of a woman. Such dressing does not indicate spirituality.
Instead of outer appearance woman should be adorned with good works, that people would see you as someone that serving God faithfully.
"Be not conform to the world." Romans 12:2, but professing Godliness in all ways. Let modesty, shamefacedness and good works be the characteristics of our lives.
