What is the proper way for Apostolic women to dress?

Question

Is makeup ok? How about bathing suits? And Hair styles? I am a new growing apostolic woman wanting to learn more and do what is right for the the Lord. Please help me so I can get right.

Thank you all for your help! I will get busy on cleaning out my closet now and get rid of all the demonic clothing i have from my past. Its time to start right with God and Show everyone who I serve. I will dress as the Lord wants me to.

Answer 1

Contending For Modesty

We are living in a time of moral confusion, and our generation's immorality is reflected in many of today's styles. Today's fashion industry has little regard for modesty, and its products often project a look that is inappropriate for someone who wants to mirror Christ.

The marvelous grace of God in our hearts compels us to reflect His holiness in the part of our being that other people see. When a person becomes a Christian, his experience changes every facet his life-not just the inward person but the outward person as well.

A Biblical Principle

The Bible instructs us to wear modest clothing, that is, clothing with a godly appearance. Of course, our outward appearance cannot substitute for inward holiness. Adam and Eve covered themselves with fig leaves after they sinned, but God found their efforts inadequate. By making clothing of animal skins for them, He confirmed that they indeed needed modest clothing, but He also revealed that holiness in appearance must be associated with God's provision for our sins. Only by the death of Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God, do we obtain the righteousness of God that we seek to reflect outwardly.

God instructed Israel's high priest to wear "holy garments," for he represented a holy God (Exodus 28:2). God also ordered the priests to wear clothing that covered their nakedness and forbad elevated altars upon which priests would walk and thereby expose their nakedness (Exodus 20:26; 28:42).

Deuteronomy 22:5 enunciates the moral principle of a clear distinction between male and female in outward appearance: one sex must not wear styles of clothing associated with the other.

Proverbs 7:10 speaks of a woman with "the attire associated with sin and are not suitable for godly people to wear.

The principle that God wants His people to reflect His holiness applies to the New Testament church (I Peter 1:15-16). We are called to be living epistles read of all people, declaring to the world God's holy nature and His abiding presence (II Corinthians 3:3). Our outward appearance is one way in which we are an unspoken witness of the transforming power of Christ.

I Timothy 2:9 admonishes "that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamedfacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array." I Peter 3:3 gives similar instructions.

I Corinthians 11:1-16 teaches that a woman should have long hair, for it is her glory, and that a man should not have long hair. A person's hair serves as an important visible symbol of his or her submission to God's plan of authority and as a distinguishing mark between the sexes.

Revelation 16:15 uses clothing as a symbol to instruct the church to stay close to God: "Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame."

Clearly, God puts emphasis on the outward appearance of a person. To an extent, clothing reflects the condition of the heart, and it sends message to others about a person's values.

A Response to God's Grace

Advocating modesty of dress and outward dedication does not mean advocating salvation by works. Wearing godly dress is not a meritorious work to earn salvation; rather, it is a response to the saving grace of God. The blood of Jesus is our only righteousness. Our salvation comes from God, never from our good works. To think that we could earn His marvelous grace by adhering to dress codes would be a terrible mistake.

But to accept the grace of God and then be indifferent to Christ's commandment for holy living would discredit His mercy. If the church preaches Christ and His saving grace without teaching biblical guidelines to live by, it leaves people open to confusion and failure. Deliberate and continuous disobedience to God's Word will lead to the loss of saving faith.

Who can view the Cross without wanting to conform to Christ? Who would want to continue his or her old sinful patterns of living when Jesus Christ died to bring deliverance from those sins? When people comprehend His holiness, they desire to become holy. While it is true that genuine love for Him restrains a person from presuming upon His marvelous grace.

In our success-oriented society, no one considers it odd if a corporation requires its employees to conform to a dress code. Why then should a church that teaches neatness and modesty for the purpose of honoring the holiness of God be considered narrow, restrictive, or legalistic?

If we are to honor God in our hearts, it is consistent to honor Him with an outward dedication. I John 2:15 instructs us, "Love not the world", surely, then, we would be foolish to mirror worldly values in our appearance.

The Protection of Modesty

Adhering to a modest, godly standard of dress and conduct offers protection from the surge of immorality that plagues our generation. Clothes and appearance transmit nonverbal signals. Christians who verbalize goodness and godliness but at the same time nonverbally declare sensuality and ungodliness destroy the effectiveness of their gospel witness.

The primary purpose of many fashion designs is to exalt the ego, attract undue attention to the flesh, stir desires, and ignite passion in others, thereby appealing to the lust, of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, which the Bible condemns (I John 2:16). If we are in such styles and with such motives.

We must not naively ignore the complex causes of immorality and marital infidelity, but neither should we ignore the influence that sensual dress has on adultery and fornication. If a man looks with lust upon a women he commits adultery in his heart (Matthew 5:28). If people would dress in ways that do not provoke lust, the moral fiber of our society would be strengthened.

The danger of overemphasizing any discipline in the Christian life is that some people allow the discipline to become a legalistic code. Some people who harbor unholy attitudes such as hatred, bitterness, envy, and strife falsely think they are spiritual because they wear modest clothes.

Such distortions are hypocritical and wrong. But we cannot dismiss the need for modesty in dress because some distort it. The biblical alternative to legalism is not permissiveness or license but self-discipline motivated by grace, faith, love, the Word of God, and the Holy Spirit. (See John 14:15; I Corinthians 9:24-27; II Timothy 2:4-5; I John 2:3-6.)

For the sake of our children, we must teach them to respect the holiness of God in all areas of life. Allowing or encouraging preteens and teenagers to dress in many of today's fashions is an invitation to social and spiritual problems.

A dress code will not automatically remedy the decaying moral fiber among youth, but it does remind them of God's commandments. We must begin somewhere to teach children and youth moral responsibility, and standards of modesty in dress offer us this opportunity.

When we honor God and His Word in our hearts and in our outward appearance, He places an umbrella of protection over our families. While moral decay sweeps modern society and many modern churches, we are able to remain relatively untouched. The world may scoff at our modesty, but we dare not lay down our cloak of protection and our obedience to the Word of God.

Answer 2

Talk to your pastor. I am Apostolic and we believe that it should be different depending on what each person is like. We usaully dont say anything but we let the word straithen them out. Like at mine
no makeup, jewelry (rings ok, no to many though), cover up shoulders, when sitting skirt should be past knees when sitting, nothing tight, also assuming that you believe in the Holy Ghost and probably have over time it will show you what is right and what is wrong,, also you can pray. now doing these without knowing its wrong isnt a sin but if you do it if your pastor tells u not too then its a sin because the bible says obey those that have authority over you and your pastor looks after your soul. Also check with the older women. Praise God.

Answer 3

Modest dress. Dress as if God were in your presence and you wouldn't be ashamed. Be Clean.

Bathing suits at the beach, cover up when not swimming.

Skirts to the knee or longer.

Shoulders covered not tanks unless at beach.

Try not to be a temptation for men to sin.

Clothing shouldn't be too tight or small.

Midriff not showing.

Keep piercings down to a minimum of 1 hole per ear.

No tattoos.

Make up to enhance and not overpower your natural beauty.

Lastly, always dress with a smile. You are representing the Savior.

Answer 4

First, be comfortable. You don't have to dress up all the time.

Second, be modest. Wear a one piece bathing suit, don't show off your cleavage or wear super short skirts or shorts. It is up to you to help your brothers in Christ not to struggle with lust, cover yourself. As a friend of mine said, "If you're not selling, don't advertise."

Third dress for your gender. The only specific instruction for dress in the bible is not to wear clothing that is specific to the opposite gender.

As for make up and jewelry, just don't over do it. You can have some adornment, but don't look like a prostitute.

Just be yourself and welcome to the family.

Answer 5

of ocurse makeup is ok... you're not gonna please everyone. Some people' s view on bathing suits is "it's fine as long as it's a one piece" and some have views like "wear a t-shirt and shorts over top" Just rememebr, you are just trying to be modest, so a man won't look at you with lust (1:cor 8, verse about causing your brother to sin)
general guidlines for "pleasing everybody" attire are:
don't expose the midriff
don't show cleavage,
shirts should have sleeves
shorts should be modest

hope that helps!

Answer 6

if it is proper to the place or conditions you are giong to, why should it be wrong? what would you wear if you are going to meet the president? what would you wear if you are going to meet your teacher? surely won't be shorts and t-shirt right? except if the teacher is your friend hehe..
it's about the effect of the dressing that you wear also. If after you wear make up then you feel like you are the prettiest woman in the world and then started to become big headed, better you not do that. but if you wear make up and it just make you feel look good, there is no prblem in wearing that.
Why don't you ask guidance from your leader honey? it'll be more helpful,

Answer 7

Back then they didn't allow women to wear pants
or make-up or cut their hair, but many "holiness" churches have gone a long ways off the beaten path.

When I go out anywhere I ask myself, "If I saw Jesus,
would I be ashamed for Him to see me dressed this way?"

Sometimes I have to change my clothes before going out. Either my skirt is too tight or my dress is too short to cover my knees, or my blouse is too low-cut...
Common sense alone should tell a person if a dress or
blouose is too tight or revealing or see-through to wear in public.
The Bible says it's an "abomination" for a woman to wear a garment pertaining to a man.
That's pants. According to the Scriptures, it's wrong for a woman to wear them.
Will we give them up. I did, long ago because I'm not playing church.

Did God change his mind? His Scriptures?
No...but the churches did.
Even these TV women preachers wear pants,
(which the Bible is against woman-preachers too.)

Do they care what the Scripture says? No, they don't.
They have made their own little kingdom and it's contrary
to the Word of God. And they will have to answer for it.

A true Christian wants to look like a true Christian and not like the world or a lukewarm Christian.

The Holy Spirit speaks to ones heart and tells us as individuals what we should wear and what not to wear.

The question is: Are we hearing that still, small voice?
Or are we looking for loop-holes and someone from our "church" to tell us that it's "all-right"
"It's what's inside that counts"
That's the biggest lie from hell there is.
Your outside tells what's inside of you.
If a woman LOOKS like a street-walker, I don't
care how true she is to her husband, she has ALREADY
committed adultery by presenting herself as a whore.
That sounds awful but its true just the same, in God's eyes.

If the Bible says that it's adultery for a man to look upon a woman to lust after her...why would a Christian woman want to parade in front of a man half-naked in a bathing suit? Does the pastor's wife wearing one make it okay
when the Bible says otherwise?

The Bible says it's wrong for a woman to cut her hair.
Corinthians Chapter 13 I think it is.

But everyone does it anyway....
(a few real believers don't...why wear something that is a stink unto God's nostrils?)

Jezebel wore make-up and the dogs ate her up.
A painted hussy.

Once a year maybe I'll put on a dab of blush but even then I feel guilty because I know that I know better.

Am I a fanatic? No. I am simply wanting as you said ,
"to do what is right for the Lord"

My advice...find a church that is not compromising with the world and whose sisters look like "sisters" should.

Don't compromise with the things of the world because on that Day, you want everything to be all right.
Go all the way with God.
For He hates a lukewarm Christian.

And not only that, but when one gives ones all to God by obeying His Words....He gives His all to you.
The benefits of loving Him are without price.

Answer 8

Keep in mind that God wants us to honor him with our body. I would say that you should just make sure you're not sending the wrong message to people. Pray about it, I haven't got many specifics...

Answer 9

Your Pastor's wife is the person to ask. Yahoo answers is not a place to ask things like this. Or to take them seriously..