Post on 17-Dec-2015
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Yet, immorality is common. Not rare among God’s holy people. 1 Pet.
1:13-16 Why do good people do bad things? Too often we fail to “flee.” 1 Corinthians 6:18 Even when things don’t lead to sexual
immorality, they may still be sinful. Stop it early. Prov. 22:3; Rom. 13:14 Not everything is spelled out. Heb. 5:12-14
1 Cor. 6:9, 10; Heb. 13:4
Does dress belong in this discussion?
Fashion designers, magazines, etc. say yes. Dress sends signals.
Tamar. Gen. 38:14, 15 Attire of a harlot. Prov. 7:10 Godly character. 1 Tim. 2:10
Can one’s clothing serve to stir lust? Matt. 5:27, 28
Dress
Dress sends signals. Can one’s clothing serve to stir lust? Matt.
5:27, 28 2 Samuel 11:2-4 Proverbs 6:25 Lewdness/lascviousness/sensuality. Gal. 5:19
Areas of concern:
Dress
Can one’s clothing serve to stir lust? Matt.
5:27, 28 2 Samuel 11:2-4; Proverbs 6:25; Gal. 5:19
Areas of concern: Adam and Eve. Gen. 3:21 Tunics reached the knees. Why expose the
thighs and even more with the wrong movement?
Cover up. Proverbs 5:18, 19; Ezek. 23:2, 3, 21
Dress
Ladies: Avoid things that are too short, too
low, too tight, too sheer. Men: Say something. Break up if necessary. Are you okay with simply being tempting
/tempted? Matt. 5:28; 18:6-9 Instead of skin showing, let your light shine.
Matt. 5:14-16
Observations About Dress
Fornication doesn’t just happen; there are
steps that lead to it. Uncleanness. Eph. 5:3 Indecent handling of males and females.
Gal. 5:19 Rom. 13:13, 14
Sexual immorality and sensuality. ESV Make no provision for the flesh.
Physical Displays of Affection
Rom. 13:13, 14
Sexual immorality and sensuality. ESV Make no provision for the flesh.
Crucified the flesh with its passions and desires? Gal. 5:24
Be honest and be careful. 1 Cor. 10:12 Keep your hands where they belong. Not all
kisses are holy. Rom. 16:16 Think about your partner. Rom. 14:13
Physical Displays of Affection
Most dance is sensual in nature.
Lewdness: “Indecent bodily movements, unchaste handling of males and females.” Thayer
Dance movements are decent and chaste. Without music, would it even be questionable? Flee youthful lusts. 2 Tim. 2:22 Think of your partner and/or others watching. Luke
17:1, 2 Most dances feature immodest dress.
Dances
Will there be indecent bodily movements?
Unchaste handling of males and females? Low-cut, form-fitting, leg-baring dress? Will it enhance your influence for good?
Matt. 5:16 Is this social event really that important? Why “like” prom pictures? Eph. 5:11
The Prom
If fornication hasn’t happened…
Is your level of resistance diminishing? Crossed lines you didn’t intend to cross?
Has lust become a problem? Matt. 5:28 The sin of lewdness is still a sin. Diminished your influence? Encouraged others to
sin? Think on these things. Be discerning. Listen
to the counsel of others.
Conclusion