Theological Analysis of the Use of Clothes for Women in the Church Based on 1 timothy 2:9-10

Abstract

In this study the author tried to examine the use of clothing which is suitable for
use by women in the Church based on the principle in 1 Timothy 2: 9-10. Simply
put, this study was based on four indicators of discussion, namely: Definition of
dressing with modesty 1 Timothy 2:9; The notion of dressing with
shamefacedness according to 1 Timothy 2:9; The notion of dressing up by not
braiding hair by 1 Timothy 2:9; and the meaning of costly attire in the context of 1
Timothy 2:9. The notion of dressing up appropriately on the basis of 1 Timothy
2: 9 means that women should wear clothing that does not invite sexual desire to
those who look at it, and should also wear conservative attire. The notion of
dressing up modestly according to 1 Timothy 2: 9 is that women will dress
themselves respectfully; thus, will not wear impolite clothing. One of them is a
narrow garment that will show body parts. The notion of dressing with no braids
based on 1 Timothy 2: 9 is that women should not be busy spending time just to
decorate their hair, and should not show any striking hairstyles. The notion of the
meaning of costly attire in the context of 1 Timothy 2: 9 is a garment bought with
a personal motive to boast.