No less than 17 times the Bible commands us to be "sober," "sober -minded," or to continue in "sobriety."

 These words are defined as "sound judgment," exercising "self-control" and "curbing one’s desires and impluses" (Thayer’s Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament; p. 613).

One can be "sober" in deciding how they are going to be dressed in public by asking the following questions:

If we could send pictures to heaven would I pose in this garment, then send the picture to Christ?

Would Jesus Christ be ashamed of me in this?

If I had a choice of dress at the day of judgment would I feel this would be appropriate?

Does my clothing cause me to be spiritually minded or worldly minded?

I Timothy 5:22 says, "keep thyself pure" – does this garment promote purity and portray purity?

Does this clothing conform to the pattern set in Philippians 4:8? (Will others think "true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, good, virtuous, and praiseworthy" things about me?)

If the most respected person I know were coming to visit me, would I want to be dressed like this?

Does this swim suit, or shorts, or tight fitting garment have an effect on the opposite sex?

What kind of influence will my appearance have on those outside Christ?

Would the most Godly and devout person I know dress this way?