1 Peter 3:3-4

1 Peter 3:3-4Pt. 2- The Heart

Of Modesty

I. Attitude

A. Starts In The Heart3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3

1. Modesty highlights internal character

Psalm 119:11“In My Heart”

A. Starts In The Heart3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3

1. Modesty highlights internal character 2. Modesty is an imperishable quality

16 Therefore we do not lose heart. Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day. 2 Cor 4

Growing beautiful backwards

A. Starts In The Heart3 Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— 4 rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. 1 Peter 3

1. Modesty highlights internal character 2. Modesty is an imperishable quality 3. Modesty is precious in God’s sight

What do you think of when

you think of

precious? (Mark 14:3)

5 For in this manner, in former times, the holy women who trusted in God also adorned themselves… 1 Pet 3

A. Starts In The Heart

41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Matthew 5

B. Goes The Extra Mile

- Consider Peter– John 21:7

1. Willingness to put others first (Rom 12:3,16-18).

A. Starts In The Heart

41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Matthew 5

B. Goes The Extra Mile

1. A willingness to put others first2. Selfishness can prevent this 33 just as I also please all men in all things, not seeking my own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. 1 Cor 10

A. Starts In The Heart

41 And whoever compels you to go one mile, go with him two. Matthew 5

B. Goes The Extra Mile

1. A willingness to put others first2. Selfishness can prevent this 3. Looks with love 39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22

II. Appearanc

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A. Elaboration or Moderation9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness, with good works. 1 Tim 2

1. God isn’t opposed to women or men making themselves or being beautiful. -Pr. 31:22, Est. 2:12

2. It Needs To Be In The Right Order

Look at God First… then my Godly life… then my clothes

A. Elaboration or Moderation

9 in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation… 1 Tim 2

a. Sexual Attention- Prov 7:10

B. Provocative or Propriety

b. Godly Attention- Prov 31:25, 30

Look at God First… then my Godly life… then my clothes

A. Elaboration or Moderation

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind… Rom 12-NIV

B. Provocative or ProprietyC. Conform or Transform

a. Women To Men1. Pull your pants up/ Cover your underwear2. Shirtless guys can be a stumbling block3. Tattoo's and Earrings can send mixed signals4. T-shirts with bad words or innuendo tell me about you

WE ARE AT WAR !!!!!!

A. Elaboration or Moderation

2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind… Rom 12-NIV

B. Provocative or ProprietyC. Conform or Transform

b. Men To WomenThe Modesty Survey:

Over 1,600 “Christian” guys submitted 150,000+ answers, including 25,000 text responses, over a 20-day period in Jan 07.

http://www.therebelution.com/modestysurvey/

1. Guys notice whether a girl dresses modestly or not. 96% agree

2. Bending over so that cleavage is visible down the front of the shirt or dress is a stumbling block. 90% agree

3. Shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh are immodest. 84% agree

4. Despite immodesty all around us, girls who choose to dress modestly do make a difference. 92% agree

5. Modesty is an important quality for your future wife to have. 95.4% agree

WE ARE AT WAR !!!!!!