The Christian & Modesty

I. The Meaning of “Modesty.”

Two Words:
  1. Kosmios (adj.).  2 in NT. Trans. in KJV “modest, good behavior.”
    1. I Timothy 2:9,10 - “modest apparel” with·
      1. “propriety” -  aidos “1) a sense of shame or honour, modesty, bashfulness, reverence, regard for others, respect”
      2. “moderation” - sophrosune  “1) soundness of mind,  2) self-control, sobriety”
    2. I Timothy 3:2,3 - “good behavior”
  2. Kosmeo (vb.).  10 times in NT. Translated in KJV “adorn (5), garnish (4), trim (1).”
    1. I Timothy 2:9 - “order with orderly apparel”
    2. In the sense of order - “put in order” (Matthew 12:44, Luke 11:25).  Of lamps “trimmed” (Matthew 25:7).
    3. In the sense of adornment.
      1. Of tombs.  (Matthew 23:29).
      2. Of buildings.  (Matthew 25:7, Luke 21:5, Revelation 21:19).
      3. Of people.
        1. as a bride. (fig, Rev. 21:2).
        2. with the doctrine of Christ. (Titus 2:10).
        3. with the hidden person of the heart. (I Peter 3:4,5).
II.  Considerations & Applications.
  1. What does the Lord consider to be modest?
    1. Genesis 2:25  - at first no shame.
    2. Genesis 3:7 - fig leaves an insufficient.
    3. Genesis 3:21 -  God made tunics of skin.  “Tunic” -  kuttonet  “a long shirt-like garment.”
    4. Exodus 28:41-42 - the priest’s garments.
    5. I Peter 3:3,4 - showy adornment.
  2. Are we responsible for what others think?
    1. Each of us is ultimately responsible for our own thoughts (James 1:13,14).
    2. Christians must never put stumbling blocks before others (Romans 14:7-13).
  
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