Dearly Beloved,

My fervent desire is that you will become rooted and grounded in the love of Christ: taking root downwards and bearing fruit upwards (Ephesians 3:17, Isaiah 37:31).

Beloved, I wish to emphasise the importance of modest dressing. Always remember that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, and you are to honour and glorify God in your body which belongs to Him. The way you present your body is part of your spiritual service unto the Lord (1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Romans 12:1).

As a true believer, it is important to keep your body well-covered in public. Exposing sensitive parts of your body can lead to unwarranted lust in the mind of others. We are called to be considerate, and to yield our members as instruments of righteousness (Philippians 2:4, 4:5, Romans 6:13). Please keep your breasts, armpits, buttocks, thighs and underwear well-covered at church meetings.

We advocate moderation in bodily adornment (make-up, fixings, jewellery) in line with 1 Timothy 2:8-10 and 1 Peter 3:3-5, while placing emphasis on extravagant spiritual adornment – patience, kindness, meekness and self-control (Galatians 5:22-23). It is important that your bodily adornment does not become a source of spiritual distraction to you and/or other believers.

We also advocate moderation in hairdo. Always remember that you are an original, and your God-given hair is not inferior! Appreciate and celebrate what you have. Make the most it to look decent and beautiful to the glory of God (Psalm 139:14). If it be possible, depending on your personal circumstances, try to minimise the use of artificial hair.

Never forget that you are fearfully and wonderfully made. Continue to use the whole of your body to serve, honour and glorify God. Your reward will surely come!

Love and Blessings,
Ben Awoseyila