Always Abounding - Spring 2020

1. Men are driven by sight. (Matthew
5:27-28; I Corinthians 6:14; II Timothy
2:22; I John 2:16; Galatians 5:16)
2. Women are driven by pride (when
their body makes a man want to take a
second look). (Mark 7:21-22; Colossians
3:5; Galatians 5:19-21; Ephesians 4:19-20;
I Peter 4:3-5)
3. Who’s to blame when a man lusts after
an immodest woman? Both are at fault,
but is there something we as woman can
do to help prevent the problem? True,
there are times when a man can lust, and
the woman isn’t dressed immodestly.
However, why not do what we can as
women to prevent it?
LESSON FOUR: History
1. Historically, when Christianity came
to a pagan culture, those who were
converted became clothed. (examples: the
maniac of Gadara, the Hawaiian Islands,
Auca Indians, PNG)
2. American culture was first a “Christian”
culture (not that all were Christians). As
we have moved away from that culture,
having less and less clothing is acceptable.
LESSON FIVE: Judging
1. Is it wrong to judge a person based
on their clothing? (Showing people in
different uniforms and asking what they
assume they are is a good illustration.)
2. The writer of Proverbs judged solely on
someone’s clothing. Proverbs 7:6-10
LESSON SIX: Identity
1. People scoffed at this idea when pants
for women were first introduced. However,
today, keeping a clear distinction between
the sexes is no laughing matter. Gender
confusion is a real issue. Why not make it
abundantly clear?
2. God made a clear distinction
between male and female—in their roles,
responsibilities, and appearance.
LESSON SEVEN: Questions to ask yourself
about your clothing
1. Is it modest?
2. Is it feminine?
3. Must I use arguments from the world
to justify it?
4. Will it cause others to stumble?
5. Is it worn by the opposite sex?
6. What does it make others think of me,
or what picture am I portraying?
Ladies, may I implore you to teach
on this subject? When as a teen I was a
taught the Biblical principle of separation
from the world regarding dress, the issue
was more of identity. Christian women
who wore pants didn’t wear tight pants
or shorts. Their excuse to wear them was
that they were more “modest” because
the pants they wore were loose-fitting and
to their ankles. Now, we see no regard for
modesty. Leggings, yoga pants, and short
shorts are worn with pride by women
who claim Christian liberty. Has the world
moved closer to Bible principles? We know
that answer. I truly hope you will take time
to study the subject and teach your ladies
what God’s Word has for them about their
appearance.
(Becky Damron has been married to Pastor Steve
Damron for 25 years and serves the Lord faithfully
alongside him.)
Resources:
Dress, a Reflection of the Heart by Shirley Starr
Christian Dress and Appearance by Thomas R.
Smith
Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of
America by Jeff Pollard
The Witness of Your Wardrobe by John and
Donna Bishop
The Rise and Fall of Christian Standards by
David Kidd
Dressing for the Lord by David Cloud
Preaching Standards: Right or Wrong? by Mike
Allison
The Naked Truth: Revealing Things We Hide
Behind by Tony Robinson
What in the World Should I Wear? by Cathy
Corle
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