Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America by Pastor Jeff Pollard
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Jeff Pollard
"Unaffected modesty is the sweetest charm of female excellence, the richest gem in the diadem of her honor." - Noah Webster
"This is going to make you mad, and I'm talking to boys and girls. Radical Christians are those who do not dress sensually in order to show off their bodies. If your clothing is a frame for your face, God is pleased with your clothing. If your clothing is a frame for your body, it's sensual and God hates what you're doing." - Paul Washer
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Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. - 1 Peter 3:3-4
The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God. - Deuteronomy 22:5
As a jewel of gold in a swine's snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion. - Proverbs 11:22
And, behold, there met him a woman with the attire of an harlot, and subtil of heart. - Proverbs 7:10
But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. - Matthew 5:28
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. - Romans 12:1
For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. - 1 John 2:16
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. - Romans 12:2
This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. - Galatians 5:16
And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. - 1 John 2:17
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Christian Immodesty; The Public Undressing of the Church (1 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Immodesty; The Public Undressing of the Church (2 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'They were not Ashamed' (3 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'They were not Ashamed' (4 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'In Modest Apparel' (5 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'In Modest Apparel' (6 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'The Shame of Thy Nakedness' (7 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'The Shame of Thy Nakedness' (8 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'Shamefacedness and Sobriety' (9 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'Shamefacedness and Sobriety' (10 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'Shamefacedness and Sobriety' (11 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
Christian Modesty: 'A Covenant With Mine Eyes' (12 of 12) by Pastor Jeff Pollard
The Church is being destroyed by sacred cows. A "sacred cow' is an untouchable subject that we are not supposed to discuss. To do so impinges upon another's "Christian liberty." Certainly, there are few sacred cows quite as sacred as the right of modern Christians to dress however they please. But in this ground breaking work, Jeff Pollard challenges us to embrace God's standard and to understand the historical roots of the rise of nudity and immodesty in modern culture. His perspective is thoughtful and balanced. Most importantly, he accomplishes what few authors on this subject have achieved: a treatise that avoids both license and legalism. A courageous booklet. - From Vision Forum.
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Brief Sermon Overview: Clear Scriptural teaching on sex, lust, etc., as based on the 7th commandment and various other Scriptures related to sex. Also touches on the biblical teaching related to chastity, modesty in apparel (clothing), Roman Catholic errors and heresies related to sex, prostitution, vows, conjugal love and its frequency, premarital relations, God's restorative grace, various forms of perversity and perversions (denounced), the use of eyes and hands in Christ's teaching related to this topic(Matthew 5:27-30), the duties of the civil government and the individual Christian concerning the sex trade (R, X and XXX rated movies, books, magazines, also Prostitution, etc.), whoremongers, the gift of sex within marriage, celibacy, commitment in marriage, sexual temptations, various forms of adultery, many useful comments to husbands and wives of a very practical nature and much more.
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OVERCOMING LUST, SEXUAL SINS & PORNOGRAPHY (FREE MP3s & BOOKS) On The Seventh Commandment/Adultery
"The Puritans placed all matters relating to sexual immorality under the seventh commandment. The Westminster Larger Catechism deals with modesty under its exposition of the seventh commandment in questions 138 and 139: Q. 138: What are the duties required in the seventh commandment? A. The duties required in the seventh commandment are, chastity in body, mind, affections, words, and behavior; and the preservation of it in ourselves and others; watchfulness over the eyes and all the senses; temperance, keeping of chaste company, modesty in apparel shunning all occasions of uncleanness, and resisting temptations thereunto. Q. 139: What are the sins forbidden in the seventh commandment? A. The sins forbidden in the seventh commandment, besides the neglect of the duties required, are adultery, fornication, rape, incest, sodomy, and all unnatural lusts; all unclean imaginations, thoughts, purposes, and affections; all corrupt or filthy communications, or listening thereunto; wanton looks, impudent or light behavior, immodest apparelŠ unchaste company, lascivious songs, books, pictures, dancings, stage plays; and all other provocations to, or acts of uncleanness, either in ourselves or others.
- Brian Schwertley
"I do not so much have to pray up when I'm preaching under a tent in inner-city San Anton[io], but I have to pray up and know that I am walking with the Lord when I walk into an average Baptist church because of the way most people dress. And you say, "It's legalism." No it's not. They're commands in the Bible. It doesn't say we're all supposed to dress like a Puritan, but it does say we're supposed to be decent and cause no offense or stumbling. 'Well you can't judge a book by its cover.' Yes you can! Jesus said you can; by their fruits you will know them."
- Paul Washer
"A woman shall not wear man's clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman's clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God" (Deuteronomy 22:5).
"The distinction of sexes by the apparel is to be kept up, for the preservation of our own and our neighbour's chastity. Nature itself teaches that a difference be made between them in their hair (1 Corinthians 11:14), and by the same rule in their clothes, which therefore ought not to be confounded, either in ordinary wear or occasionally. To befriend a lawful escape or concealment it may be done, but whether for sport or in the acting of plays is justly questionable. Some think it refers to the idolatrous custom of the Gentiles: in the worship of Venus, women appeared in armour, and men in women's clothes; this, as other such superstitious usages, is here said to be an abomination to the Lord."
- Matthew Henry
"This decree also commends modesty in general, and in it God anticipates the danger, lest women should harden themselves into forgetfulness of modesty, or men should degenerate into effeminacy unworthy of their nature. Garments are not in themselves of so much importance; but as it is disgraceful for men to become effeminate, and also for women to affect manliness in their dress and gestures, propriety and modesty are prescribed, not only for decency's sake, but lest one kind of liberty should at length lead to something worse. The words of the heathen poet are very true: 'What shame can she, who wears a helmet, show, her sex deserting?' Wherefore, decency in the fashion of the clothes is an excellent preservative of modesty."
- John Calvin
"Here are some very important questions that I always ask young men. Are you attracted to her biblical beauty or are you attracted to her sensuality? Sensuality proceeds from a wicked heart. In Mark 7:21-23 For from within, out of the heart of men proceed the evil thoughts, fornication, thefts, murders, adultery, deeds of covetousness, wickedness, as well as deceit, sensuality, evil, slander pride and foolishness. Also sensuality is a deed of the flesh. Galatians 5:19 The deeds of the flesh are evident which are immorality, impurity, sensuality. A woman can properly be called beautiful. A women can properly be called elegant. But a woman who is sensual has an evil heart."
- Paul Washer