Dictionary of Bible Themes » 8000 The life of the believer » 8200 The character of the believer » 8308 modesty
An attitude of humility, avoiding improper self-exaltation or excessive flamboyance. Scripture urges modesty in personal behaviour, forms of dress and forms of behaviour.
Modesty as an attitude of humility
Romans 12:3 See also Proverbs 25:6-7; Proverbs 29:23; Luke 22:25-27 pp Matthew 20:25-28 pp Mark 10:42-45; Romans 11:20-21; 2 Corinthians 10:13-16; Corinthians 12:5-6; Philippians 2:5-8; 1 Peter 5:5
Believers should dress modestly
1 Timothy 2:9-10 See also Isaiah 3:16-24; 1 Peter 3:3
Examples of those who acted with modesty
Genesis 32:9-10 Jacob; Genesis 41:15-16 Joseph; Judges 6:15 Gideon; 1 Samuel 9:19-21 Saul; 2 Samuel 7:18 David; Jeremiah 1:6 Jeremiah; Daniel 2:27-30 Daniel; Matthew 8:5-9 pp Luke 7:6-8 a centurion
See also
5145 clothing 5793 arrogance 6121 boasting 8276 humility 8477 self-examination 8802 pride
