Dress the part . . .Holding one another accountable series '24 (#2)

"It doesn't matter what I wear!"  

"What do my clothes have to do with my relationship with God?" "Who cares what people think?" 

“A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman’s garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the Lord your God. (Deuteronomy 22:5)

I read the following advice this morning in my studies of my Holding one another accountable series. In a society that is gender-confused and biblically ignorant, it offers some great advice as to our clothing . . . for both males and females.  

Dressing modestly means first that we are not defiant toward God. We choose clothes that are decent in His eyes, not clothes that are provocative, seductive, and honor nakedness. When we dress decently, we recognize that God ordained clothes to cover, and not draw attention to ourselves or our bodies. dress out of respect for Him, the gospel, other people, and out of respect for who He made us to be.

Our clothing is supposed to tell the truth about the gospel. It shows the world that Jesus covers our shame and makes us decent. Our clothes cover our nakedness as the clothing of Christ covers our sin.

Decency means we agree with our Lord about the true purpose of clothing and humbly set aside our self-interest to dress in a way that exalts Jesus. Understanding the purpose of clothing and asking yourself these three questions — “Is it becoming?” “Is it decent?” “Is it moderate?” — will help you figure out what to wear.

Clothing is not meant to be about us. It’s meant to display deep and profound truths about God and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Spiritual adornment is the reality. Physical adornment is the symbol of that reality.

(https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/does-god-care-what-i-wear)