Clothing

“The bible actually says almost nothing about what we should wear in Church…. What is also striking is how, at times, the bible could make an issue, but does not. For example, in Nehemiah 8 when the people gathered to hear the law—the preached word—it was not holiness of dress mentioned, but holiness of celebration!” - Ref21

“After being sued for religious discrimination, the health care provider who rescinded her job offer agreed to provide back pay and damages.” - C.Today

“What does our own sloppy dress tell us about ourselves? Are we too pressed for time to dress a little up rather than way down? Are we rebelling against the idea of beauty and culture? Or are we just too lazy to pull on a pair of slacks instead of wearing the sweats we slept in?” Intellectual Takeout

I grew up believing modesty was a set of standards that prevent you from dressing in a way that tempts men. Looking back, this saddens me for two reasons.

What Sort of Clothing Did People in Jesus’ Time Wear?