Is it immodest for a man to wear a tight t-shirt?
Question:
Would it be immodest for a Christian man to wear a t-shirt that shows his biceps or is tight-fitting so that the muscles can be seen?
I believe the kind of attention a man wants to draw to himself will reveal where his heart is, so perhaps I've already answered my question.
Answer:
The idea of modesty is not to call attention to yourself.
"Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel -- rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God" (I Peter 3:3-4).
We often consider it a woman's issue, but it is equally a problem for men. Rather than catching people's eyes because of your physique or the quality of your clothes, aim to be noticed because of your character. "So, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. Beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity" (Colossians 3:12-15).
Response:
Thank you.
