Members of this church are goodIntelligentKnowledgeable of Scripture, Acts 17:11Spiritually minded, Col. 3:1, 2Have overcome obstacles, 1 Cor. 6:9-11Made many sacrifices, Phil. 3:5-7

I appeal to youAppeal to Philemon, Philemon 9Gentle, 1 Thes. 2:7, 8No desire to be harsh, 2 Cor. 12:20, 21

Some dancing in the Bible was pureMiriam and the women, Ex. 15:20Women of Israel, 1 Sam. 18:6Children, Matt. 11:16, 17

Some dancing in the Bible was pure

A time to dance, Ecc. 3:4

Sober Celebration,Not Sexual Excitation!

Some dancing in the Bible was sinfulAssociated with paganism, Ex. 32:19Suggestive, Mk. 6:22

Some dancing in the Bible was sinfulLewd, Gal 5:19-21

“Unbridled lust, excess, licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness, shamelessness, insolence ….’wanton (acts or) manners, as filthy words, indecent bodily movements, unchaste handling of males and females, etc.’ (Fritzsche)”-Thayer

People of the world see a problem“…modern dances are designed to express love making.”“…one reason for the popularity of the dance, and that is sex appeal.”Of high school prom – “orgy.”

People of the world see a problem“overtly sexual” – “grinding.”“freaking”“Grinding…is pornographic.”“White trash”

Why attend?

Clothing tells something about usPriest, Ex. 28:1-4John, Mk. 1:6Elisha, 2 Kgs. 2:13, 14Harlot, Prov. 7:10Rich or poor, Jas. 2:2

Bible commands modestyAuthority

Woman, 1 Tim. 2:9, 10Wife, 1 Pet. 3:1-4

ExampleAdam & Eve, Gen. 3:21Priests, Ex. 28:42

The world sees itGirls booted from prom – too revealingCheerleaders cut from rugby teamSchool dress code

“expose any portion of waist, hips, or midriff are not allowed”“…not appropriate…low-cut, see-through, backless, or tube tops”“…knee length or longer…”

The world sees itGirls booted from prom – to revealingCheerleaders cut from rugby teamSchool dress codeNegative psychological impact

How would your clothing be described?“Hot” or “square”“Sexy” or “prude”“Delicious” or “decent”“Revealing” or “attractive”

Raise your children in righteousness, Eph. 6:4

BehaviorActivitiesDress

God will hold you responsible, 1 Sam. 3:13; 2:17, 22

Judge youJudge your children

Members of this church are goodIntelligentKnowledgeable of Scripture, Acts 17:11Spiritually minded, Col. 3:1, 2Have overcome obstacles, 1 Cor. 6:9-11Made many sacrifices, Phil. 3:5-7

I appeal to youAppeal to Philemon, Philemon 9Gentle, 1 Thes. 2:7, 8No desire to be harsh, 2 Cor. 12:20, 21