Bible verses about "modesty" | VIN

Matthew 5:27-28

27 "You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery;' 28 But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Matthew 18:6-7

6 But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in Me to stumble, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7 Woe to the world for the causes of sin. These stumbling blocks must come, but woe to the man through whom they come!

1 Corinthians 12:23

23 and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,

1 Corinthians 10:31

31 So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.

1 John 2:16

16 For the things in the world--the cravings of the earthly nature, the cravings of the eyes, the show and pride of life--they all come, not from the Father, but from the world.

1 Peter 3:3

3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,

1 Peter 5:5-6

5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time,

Deuteronomy 22:5

5 "A woman must not wear man's clothing or a man women's clothing. The person who does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God.

1 Samuel 16:7

7 But the LORD said to Samuel, Don't look at his appearance or height, because I have rejected him. I do not look at the things man looks at; man looks at the outward appearance but the LORD looks at the heart.

Matthew 5:28

28 But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

1 Timothy 2:8-10

8 Therefore, I want men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. 9 and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes, 10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

1 Peter 3:1-4

1 You 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 a word by the behavior of their wives, 2 when they see how pure and reverent you are. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, 4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

Proverbs 11:22

22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout, is a beautiful woman who lacks discretion.

Proverbs 31:30

30 Charm is deceit and beauty is vain; but a woman who fears the LORD shall be praised.

1 Peter 3:3-4

3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, 4 but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.

1 Timothy 2:9-10

9 and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes, 10 but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.

1 Timothy 2:9

9 and I would have the women dress becomingly, with modesty and self-control, not with plaited hair or gold or pearls or costly clothes,

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.

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