In the Bible, humility and modesty are highly valued virtues, particularly in the way believers present themselves to the world. The apostle Paul instructs women to adorn themselves with modesty and humility in 1 Timothy 2:9-10, while 1 Peter 3:3-4 encourages them to prioritize inner beauty over outward appearance. Additionally, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 reminds all believers that their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, worthy of respect and care. Proverbs 31:30 also notes that true beauty comes from a fear of the Lord, rather than outward adornment, emphasizing the importance of inner character over physical appearance.
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Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,
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; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body.
Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
A woman must not wear men’s clothing, and a man must not wear women’s clothing, for whoever does these things is detestable to the LORD your God.
But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.”
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God.
and the parts we consider less honorable, we treat with greater honor. And our unpresentable parts are treated with special modesty,
For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not from the Father but from the world.
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes,
Therefore I want the men everywhere to pray, lifting up holy hands, without anger or dissension. Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives when they see your pure and reverent demeanor. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.
You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.