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Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*
Can you define modesty, biblically? The word is only in the Bible once. I do believe in dressing modestly, but I think it falls under the heading of 'love your neighbor'. The Bible really doesn't address how much skin should/should not show. So I really don't think we can say "the Bible speaks very clearly about modesty", not in the context with which we usually use the word.
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The Bible does speak clearly about modesty.
The command for modesty is clear.
We must avoid legalism as legalism dulls the fire of the Holy Spirit in the lives of people.
With that said, we should be careful as we dress, to not purposely incite lust in others-- males and females. Individual liberties should not be stiffled by the weaknesses of others, but neither should our liberties be overtly offensive.
Even Paul valued his liberty in Christ.
This can be done, and should be done, with the leading of the Holy Spirit. If a person must be taught, it's should be in a way that doesn't stiffle individuality.
We were not created in the image of a robot. We were created in the image of GOD and He is very creative.