Women and the Bible word - modesty?
So let’s recap. First, we introduced the topic and gave a broad look at the categories of women in churches that have concerns about modesty (or a total lack thereof). In then, we looked at the biblical terminology from 1 Cor 12:23 and 1 Tim. 2:9. I only did that because the verses with the term “modesty” in them are generally the passages that people talk about when the topic comes up. Then, I brought up the myth that gold, braided hair was the mark of a prostitute in ancient Roman culture . Finally, we looked at the actual mark of a prostitute in ancient Roman culture; wearing the male Toga (often made out of thin, revealing Coan silk). Then we looked at what gold, braided hair indicated in ancient Roman culture; wealth and status. Now, we're going to take a quick look at the other significant biblical text that addresses modesty. This whole series would be incomplete without addressing it, so let’s explore 1 Peter 3:1-6: 1 Peter 3:1-6: Li