“In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works” (1 Timothy 2:9-10).
In the verse proceeding today’s verses, Paul had written an admonishment for men to “lift up holy hands” before God. Then he turns to women and asks them to do likewise, but instructing how best to do this. He asks that women be noticed more for their kindness and goodness than for what they wear or how they fix their hair. It seemed, at the time of today’s scripture, women were drawing more attention to their outward appearance. If we aren’t careful, a lack of modesty and sensibility can hurt our testimony. We need to allow our Christian lifestyle to be more on display for others to see. It’s not wrong to wear the latest fashion, nice jewelry or an amazing hairstyle, but our character needs to shine brighter. In your calling in the church do others see a woman “professing godliness”?
Sue Winchester
Missouri
Pray Together: Pray about memorizing Scripture; fulfill Psalm 119:11.
