Justin and Tiffany tackle one of the most policed doctrines in Oneness Pentecostalism: modesty. Specifically, how Genesis 3 and other passages are twisted into a theology of dress codes and appearance-based holiness. In this episode, they examine how biblical texts are misused to shame the body, oversexualize women, and tie God’s presence to clothing. They break down how Old Testament metaphors are reimagined as modern mandates, and how fear-based interpretations keep people bound to man-made standards. From garden coverings to tabernacle symbolism, they expose the performance behind the preaching—and why real holiness has nothing to do with fabric.
Clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… And above all these put on love. – Colossians 3:12–14 ESV
Last Week:
Law 2.0 | How Pentecostals Repackage Legalism As Spirit-Led Living - EP90
Playlists:
Show Links:
David K Bernard – “dress is important to God”
Matthew Tuttle – “your neighbor sees your face”
Wade Bass – “I’m not being arrogant”
Kenneth Carpenter – “I’m not dressing for the Lord”
Rachel Carson – “we don’t dress different on vaca”
Nathaniel Urshan – “if she had been modestly dressed”
Resources:
Spiritualabuse.org
B.I.T.E. Model Website
B.I.T.E. Model Free PDF
Book: Toxic Faith
Book: The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse
Books: Pagan Christianity? Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices
Book: Christianity without the Cross: A History of Salvation in Oneness Pentecostalism
Book: Free: From Legalism to Grace
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