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Practical Considerations About Modesty (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 4)

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Jess Connell

{This is the 4th article in a series about modesty. We started with what the word/idea of “modesty” even means. Then we talked through 8 questions we should consider to discern our heart. Next we talked about deference as an act of submission to the Brothers and Sisters in our local Body of Christ.}   But…

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Unity About Modesty Among Differences in Opinion (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 3)

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Jess Connell

{This is the 3rd of 4 articles in a series about Christian modesty. We started with what the word/idea of “modesty” even means. Then we talked through 8 questions we should consider to discern our heart.}   How can a local Body of Christ, with its own individual “culture” (country, part of the country, religious norms/background,…

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8 Questions to Ask Yourself (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 2)

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Jess Connell

{In the first article in this series, we defined the word/idea of “modesty.”} Here, let’s consider: what are the common problems in the church? Dresses are too short Clothes’ tightness and cut can often draw people’s eyes to the wrong places. (i.e.: Slits up the thigh. Mesh fabrics and lace draw attention to what’s underneath clothing.)…

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What Does “Modesty” Mean? (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 1)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Jess Connell

As Christian women, the topic of modesty can be a conversation fraught with traps. What does”modesty” even mean? Do we all have to dress according to some standard of not drawing the gaze of the biggest creep in the room? Or be like the most school-marm-y woman in the congregation? Is it a matter of inches on our…

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