2007-09-05 06:17:00 · 26 answers · asked by Pamela O 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dress as you wish but be aware that not everyone feels the same way. For example, it may not be appropriate at work or religious functions.
2007-09-05 06:27:44 · answer #1 · answered by Suzy 5 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is totally fine and acceptable. There is absolutely nothing wrong with being attractive or enjoying being looked at. The idea that appearing attractive somehow debases you is a total myth based in the minds of people that remember the 50's. Dressing up/sexy/attractive does not make you any less of a valuable real person, nor does trying to be a frump make you more respectable.
Note: sexy and attractive are highly subjective to various individuals.
2007-09-05 06:31:16 · answer #2 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
'out of control' is a subjective term.
If you attend church where a man is facing sexual addiction to pornography, or has lust in his heart for you or women in general, then are you doing him a favor by dressing the way you do?
We should not want to do anything that might cause someone else to sin. Certainly it's something that is beyond your control (as is everything in our life) but you should be considerate towards the sufferings of other people.
Take care.
2007-09-05 06:24:11 · answer #3 · answered by samans442 4 · 3⤊ 2⤋
It is definitely "out of control" if you're a part of the Family of God! Any type of sexual dress implies sexual arousal and is totally unacceptable according to His Commandments. If you are a part of God's Family, you would not participate in nor condone that kind of behavioral attitude or conduct. It goes directly against the teachings of Jesus Christ. As Jesus Christ said in John 18:36, "My kingdom is not of this world."
God is not behind the misery that plagues our planet. Satan the devil is the true "ruler of this world" (John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11). John tells us that "the whole world lies under the sway of the wicked one" (1 John 5:19). Satan is the god of this age (2 Corinthians 4:4).
Although we cannot see Satan, his influence is powerful and pervasive. Paul understood this, reminding Christians that "you once walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience" (Ephesians 2:2). The result of the devil's influence is that, before conversion, our focus is on "gratifying the cravings of our sinful nature and following its desires and thoughts" (verse 3, NIV).
Paul calls Satan "the prince of the power of the air" for good reason. He spiritually influences humanity to reject God and God's law. Under Satan's influence, "the sinful mind is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so" (Romans 8:7, NIV).
2007-09-05 07:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by TIAT 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
No, it's not okay for a woman to present herself to the world as nothing more than someone strangers sexual fantasy to be used, abused and tossed aside like yesterday's garbage.
1 Timothy 2:9-10
I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, 10but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.
1 Peter 3:1-5
Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful. They were submissive to their own husbands,
Isaiah 3:16-23
The LORD says, "The women of Zion are haughty, walking along with outstretched necks, flirting with their eyes, tripping along with mincing steps, with ornaments jingling on their ankles. Therefore the Lord will bring sores on the heads of the women of Zion; the LORD will make their scalps bald." In that day the Lord will snatch away their finery: the bangles and headbands and crescent necklaces, 19 the earrings and bracelets and veils, the headdresses and ankle chains and sashes, the perfume bottles and charms, the signet rings and nose rings, the fine robes and the capes and cloaks, the purses and mirrors, and the linen garments and tiaras and shawls.
Proverbs 7:10
Then out came a woman to meet him, dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent.
Matthew 5:28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Titus 2:12
It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age
1 Peter 2:11
Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul.
2007-09-05 07:19:25 · answer #5 · answered by Catherine 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You don't make men sin, their lack of self-control and discipline is their fault and not yours. You have the right to dress however you like and be respected irregardless. No matter if you wear a burka or a bathing suit it does not justify any crime or slight against you.
2007-09-05 06:32:40 · answer #6 · answered by not amused 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's our right to dress however we want to, as men are allowed to also. Personally I wouldn't dress out of control, but the fact is, I should have the right to.
2007-09-05 06:25:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
It is a sin called in the Bible "defraudng". It is arousng sexual desires in others that can't be righteously satisfied. It includes all that type of behaviour up to pornography. It is not her control that is the problem, it is the control of those seeing her, and shewill be held partially accountable for their sins.
2007-09-05 06:25:04 · answer #8 · answered by oldguy63 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not necessarily.
Sometimes sexiness works best when out of control.
2007-09-05 06:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
I dont think a woman should have to alter the way she looks and avoid wearing certain clothing because a man has no self control.
2007-09-05 06:23:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋