4 Lessons we can learn from Adam and Eve Genesis 3 Modesty
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Intro to Genesis 3 God had created both Adam and Eve and placed
them in the garden. Genesis 2:16 And the L ORD God commanded the
man, saying, The tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall
not eat.
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Genesis 3:6 So when the woman saw that the tree was good for
food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to
make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her
husband with her, and he ate.
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Genesis 3:7 Then the eyes of both of them were opened, and they
knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and
made themselves coverings.
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1. Modesty is a subject for both men and women Both were naked!
Both needed to be clothed! This applies to all, but style causes
this to be an issue more for women.
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Genesis 3:7 (NKJV) Then the eyes of both of them were opened,
and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves
together and made themselves coverings. Genesis 3:7 (KJV, ASV)And
the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were
naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves
aprons. Genesis 3:7 (ESV) Then the eyes of both were opened, and
they knew that they were naked. And they sewed fig leaves together
and made themselves loincloths.
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Word study on Aprons The Hebrew word for the garment is
chargorah, which means a garment that covers the midsection of the
body, tied about the waist. The same word is translated in other
passages as a girdle or a belt. This would be similar to our modern
jogging shorts.
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Genesis 3:8 And they heard the sound of the L ORD God walking
in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid
themselves from the presence of the L ORD God among the trees of
the garden.
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2. Adam and Eve were ashamed at what they were wearing and hid
themselves And there were only 2 people on earth. Why do so many
today lack the spiritual sense to do the same? Modesty is more than
just what we wear, it is an attitude. - 2 Timothy 2:8-10
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1 Timothy 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 I desire therefore that the men pray
everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in
like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest
apparel, with propriety and moderation (KJV with shamefacedness and
sobriety), not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly
clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness,
with good works. Orderly, well-arranged, decent. "The well-
ordering is not of dress and demeanor only, but of the inner life,
uttering indeed and expressing itself in the outward conversation
(Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words) Orderly,
well-arranged, decent. "The well- ordering is not of dress and
demeanor only, but of the inner life, uttering indeed and
expressing itself in the outward conversation (Vines Expository
Dictionary of New Testament Words)
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1 Timothy 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 I desire therefore that the men pray
everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in
like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest
apparel, with propriety and moderation (KJV with shamefacedness and
sobriety), not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly
clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness,
with good works. The quality or state of being proper or suitable,
appropriate, fear of offending against conventional rules of
behavior especially between the sexes. (www.Merriam-Webster.com)
The quality or state of being proper or suitable, appropriate, fear
of offending against conventional rules of behavior especially
between the sexes. (www.Merriam-Webster.com)
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1 Timothy 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 I desire therefore that the men pray
everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in
like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest
apparel, with propriety and moderation (KJV with shamefacedness and
sobriety), not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly
clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness,
with good works. a sense of shame, modesty," is used regarding the
demeanor of women in the church, Shamefastness is that modesty
which is rooted in the character (Vines Expository Dictionary of
New Testament Words) a sense of shame, modesty," is used regarding
the demeanor of women in the church, Shamefastness is that modesty
which is rooted in the character (Vines Expository Dictionary of
New Testament Words)
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1 Timothy 2:8-10 (NKJV) 8 I desire therefore that the men pray
everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting; 9 in
like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest
apparel, with propriety and moderation (KJV with shamefacedness and
sobriety), not with braided hair or gold or pearls or costly
clothing, 10 but, which is proper for women professing godliness,
with good works. denotes soundness of mind, It is that habitual
inner self- government, with its constant rein on all the passions
and desires, which would hinder temptation from arising, (Vines
Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words) denotes soundness of
mind, It is that habitual inner self- government, with its constant
rein on all the passions and desires, which would hinder temptation
from arising, (Vines Expository Dictionary of New Testament Words)
Matt 5:28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust
for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
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Considering these Definitions from 1 Timothy 2:9 Orderly,
well-arranged, decent. Appropriate with a fear of offending others.
a sense of shame rooted in the character. self-government with
constant rein on all the passions and desires. Will I dress as the
person described in 2 Timothy 2:10 Which is proper for women
professing godliness, with good works. Or will I dress as the
person described in Proverbs 7:10 With the attire of a harlot, and
a crafty heart. What is your desire?
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Genesis 3:9 Then the L ORD God called to Adam and said to him,
Where are you? 10 So he said, I heard Your voice in the garden, and
I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.
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3. One can have some clothes on still be naked Were they
completely nude? No. Adam and Eve had on some clothes and still
considered themselves naked. Peter John 21:3-7
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John 21:3-7 (NKJV) 3 (after the resurrection of Christ from the
dead) Simon Peter said to them, I am going fishing. They said to
him, We are going with you also. They went out and immediately got
into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. 4 But when the
morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples
did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Then Jesus said to them,
Children, have you any food? They answered Him, No. 6 And He said
to them, Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will
find some. So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in
because of the multitude of fish.
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John 21:3-7 (NKJV) 7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved
said to Peter, It is the Lord! Now when Simon Peter heard that it
was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it),
and plunged into the sea. John 21:7 (KJV, ASV) he girt his fisher's
coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the
sea. John 21:7 (NASB) he put his outer garment on (for he was
stripped for work), and threw himself into the sea.
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Genesis 3:21 (after placing punishment on Adam and Eve) Also
for Adam and his wife the L ORD God made tunics of skin, and
clothed them.
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4. Mans standard isnt good enough for God If God clothed them,
then what were they before God clothed them? Immodest. What does
the world tell us about immodesty? Its Ok. How did God dress man?
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put
darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for
sweet, and sweet for bitter!
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What areas are covered? The Hebrew word for tunic is kethoneth,
which describes a shirt that hangs on the shoulders and reaches to
the knees. Women as well as men wore it, although there was a
difference in style and pattern in what was worn by the two. Why
cover those areas? Word study on Tunics
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To cover their nakedness Isaiah 47:2 Take off the skirt,
Uncover the thigh, Pass through the rivers. 3 Your nakedness shall
be uncovered, Yes, your shame will be seen;
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To cover their nakedness Exodus 28:42 (the priests wardrobe)
And you shall make for them linen trousers to cover their
nakedness; they shall reach from the waist to the thighs. Nakedness
is showing all or part of the waist and thighs Exodus 20:26 (The
Law of building the altar) Nor shall you go up by steps to My
altar, that your nakedness may not be exposed on it.
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To cover their nakedness Isa. 20:4 so shall the king of Assyria
lead away the Egyptians as prisoners and the Ethiopians as
captives, naked and barefoot, with their buttocks uncovered, to the
shame of Egypt. Nakedness is showing all or part of the buttocks -
I see no reason why this wouldnt include partial showing, as well
as tight and form fitting clothing which does little to hide this
part of the body. (David Diestelkamp)
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To cover their nakedness Ezek. 16:7 I made you thrive like a
plant in the field; and you grew, matured, and became very
beautiful. Your breasts were formed, your hair grew, but you were
naked and bare. Nakedness is showing all or part of the breasts -
Showing the breast or part of it is part of nakedness that needs to
be covered. (David Diestelkamp)
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Helpful Advice We need to be considerate what we wear IN PUBLIC
and IN THE WORSHIP ASSEMBLY There is a lot more that needs to be
said and studied about modest clothing, but it would be a big step
in the right direction just to cover what God calls nakedness while
in public. (David Diestelkamp, article from Think on These Things,
April-May-June, 2005 Volume 36, No. 2)
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We need to cover our nakedness Women Bathing suits Shorts Short
Dresses Splits that give a peek Rides up above knees Low neckline
Tight form fitting
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We need to cover our nakedness Men Swimwear Shorts Having our
shirts off Holes in jeans Tight pants/shirts Loose/Sagging pants
Dont wear women's clothes Deuteronomy 22:5 A woman shall not wear
anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a womans
garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the L ORD your
God.
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Quit blaming the other person Matthew 18:6-9 (NKJV) 6 Whoever
causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to sin, it would
be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he
were drowned in the depth of the sea. 7 Woe to the world because of
offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the
offense comes! 8 If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off
and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame
or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to be cast
into the everlasting fire. 9 And if your eye causes you to sin,
pluck it out and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter
into life with one eye, rather than having two eyes, to be cast
into hell fire. The one who dresses immodestly sins! The one who
lusts after another sins!
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Attitudes Toward Dressing for the Worship Service 1.Modesty -
We should be modest in our dress! That means we should be orderly,
well-arranged, decent, and proper. We should dress in such a way as
to hinder someone from lusting. 2.Respect - We should show respect
for God in our dress. We are in Gods house to worship Him. We
should want to give our very best efforts to God. 3.Influence - We
should remember that our dress is an outward reflection of our
personal beliefs. We are a living sacrifice to God. Would others
know it from our dress?