🍕 BIBLICAL MODESTY: Why God Cares About What You Wear (Lesson 2) | Does Appearance Really Matter to God?

🗡️ This family Sunday School lesson was delivered at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Cookeville, TN on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 10:00 am. 🗡️

Are you struggling with the biblical view on modesty and wondering if God truly cares about outward appearance? This powerful sermon will challenge everything you thought you knew about biblical modesty and God's standards for Christian living.

In this eye-opening message on biblical modesty, Pastor Fortunato tackles one of the most controversial topics in modern Christianity using a creative pizza illustration that will help you understand why this subject divides so many churches. Discover the critical difference between the world's standard of indecency, the average Christian's standard of decency, and God's call for "most decency" in our lives.

🎯 What You'll Learn:

• Why 1 Timothy 2:9 proves that apparel DOES matter to God

• The truth about 1 Samuel 16:7 and whether it dismisses outward appearance

• How to avoid both the "shallow preacher" and "legalist" ditches

• Why the heart-only argument leads to dangerous antinomianism

• Biblical examples showing God's concern for both inward and outward righteousness

📖 Key Scripture References:

• 1 Timothy 2:9 - Women adorning themselves in modest apparel

• 1 Samuel 16:7 - God looks on the heart (but does this dismiss appearance?)

• Matthew 23:25-28 - Jesus addresses both inside and outside cleanliness

This biblical teaching on Christian modesty isn't about legalism or shallow rules - it's about understanding God's complete standard for holy living. Whether you're a new believer or mature Christian, this message will help you navigate the challenging waters of biblical modesty in 2025.

Don't let this controversial topic divide your understanding of God's Word! Pastor Fortunato provides clear biblical foundation while addressing common objections and misconceptions about Christian dress standards and modest living.

🔥 WATCH NEXT: Part 1 of our Biblical Modesty Series for the essential foundation!

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