“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in

respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness

—with good works.” (1 Tim. 2:8–10, ESV)

Instructions to Men on Prayer

“I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy

hands without anger or quarreling; (1 Tim. 2:8, ESV)

2 Essentials for Effective Prayer

1. Holiness

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, The Lord will not hear.”

(Ps. 66:18, NKJV)

2 Essentials for Effective Prayer

1. Holiness

“…we have been made holy through the sacrifice of the body

of Jesus Christ once for all.” (Heb. 10:10, NIV)

2 Essentials for Effective Prayer

2. Righteousness

“So if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your

brother has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and

then come and offer your gift.” (MT 5:23–24, ESV)

Instructions to Women on Wear

“…women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess

godliness—with good works.” (1 Tim. 2:8–10, ESV)

“Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—

but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which

in God’s sight is very precious.”(1 Peter 3:3–4, ESV)

Instructions to Women on Wear