God's guidelines regarding clothing and dress are very general. God expects Christian women to dress in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, avoiding flamboyant or garish styles. A Christian woman should not attract undue attention by wearing provocative, suggestive, or outrageous clothing, nor should she be drab, colorless, or tasteless in her attire. As a light to the world, a Christian should exemplify balance and good taste, staying in step with societal fashions without being immodest or peculiar. Apparel should be appropriate for the occasion, such as decent swimsuits for the beach, jeans for yard work, and usually a dress or nicer outfit for special occasions. A Christian woman should especially strive to look nice for her husband and family. In the Old Testament, God declares that a woman shall not wear anything pertaining to a man, nor a man a woman's garment, as such actions are an abomination to the LORD. This pertains to transvestitism or cross-dressing, not to women wearing pants designed for them. The principle is that men should dress masculinely and women femininely. The meek and quiet spirit of a truly converted Christian woman will be reflected in her clothing choices, wearing what is appropriate and stylish for any occasion, but with proper modesty and decorum.

In many congregations, there has been a noticeable shift toward casualness in attire during Sabbath services. It used to be that people wore clothing demonstrating reverence and respect for the sovereign God of the universe when attending worship. However, a decline in formality has become evident, with men no longer wearing suit jackets or ties, and shirts becoming more open. Women have begun wearing flip-flops and sloppy or immodest clothing. There are even instances of individuals at home not dressing properly for services, remaining in pajamas or shorts. This laxness in dress often starts subtly but reflects a broader casual attitude toward appearing before God. Such a relaxed approach risks sending a message to the young and new attendees that worship lacks the seriousness and reverence due to the Creator.

Baggy pants, a prevalent urban fashion statement among young people, represent a rebellious sneer at societal conventions. This style, characterized by oversized jeans-shorts worn extremely low, often requires the wearer to hold them up with one or both hands to walk, posing both a safety hazard and a risk of indecent exposure. Such clothing choices are modern iterations of past youth trends like grunge, punk, and hippie styles, as each new generation seeks to test cultural boundaries and carve out a unique identity. To address this trend, several communities have enacted or proposed bans on baggy or saggy pants, with penalties ranging from modest fines to significant penalties or jail time for public exposure of underwear. Existing laws on indecent exposure and disorderly conduct, if enforced, could also address these issues without the need for new legislation. The prevalence of baggy pants highlights deeper societal breakdowns, reflecting a lack of parental guidance in many urban families, often single-parent households, where peer influence overshadows parental advice by the mid-teens. This clothing trend serves as a visible sign of the broader disintegration of stable family structures, underscoring the importance of committed, divinely joined pairs for personal and social stability.

In this decadent society, the constant influences from worldly styles and pornography are eroding our sense of decency. Many teenagers and young adults emulate the immodesty of admired entertainers, resulting in appearances akin to prostitutes, pimps, and gang members. In contrast, godly principles of modesty in dress are emphasized. Peter instructs that beauty should not come from outward adornment like arranging hair, wearing gold, or fine apparel, but from the hidden person of the heart, with a gentle and quiet spirit, precious in the sight of God. Paul agrees, stating that women should adorn themselves in modest apparel, with propriety and moderation, avoiding braided hair, gold, pearls, or costly clothing, focusing instead on good works fitting for those professing godliness. This image reflects a woman clothed in humility, a principle equally applicable to men, who should also dress with humility. Immodest dress, lewdness, and pornography reveal arrogance and vanity, lacking humility. Historical examples, such as the shame associated with Noah's sons seeing him naked, underscore the importance of covering the body. Deuteronomy instructs that neither men nor women should wear clothing pertaining to the opposite sex, as cross-dressing blurs gender roles and mocks God's creative sovereignty. Paul advises avoiding anything that even appears evil, including in our attire. We are not our own to do as we desire, for we were bought at a price; therefore, we must glorify God in our body and spirit, which belong to Him. Modesty in dress serves as an outward sign of valuing God's way of life.