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I remember a Bible study taught by my hometown pastor on pulpit etiquette—one that stayed with me because of how it was handled. He grew up in a church culture where women were required to wear dresses to church, and for years, that standard was treated as biblical. Over time, however, he came to an important realization: what his church taught was not a biblical requirement—it was a tradition.

Scripture does call women to be modest and “shamefaced,” but when we slow down and read those passages in their proper biblical and cultural contexts, an honest question emerges: What does modesty actually look like in

The problem is not tradition itself.
The problem is when tradition replaces truth, and regulations exceed Scripture.

Jesus addressed this directly.

“You reject the commandment of God, that you may keep your tradition.”
— Mark 7:9

Let’s look at the difference plainly.

The phrase “spiritual covering” is common in modern church culture. It’s often presented as a necessary safeguard—something believers must have to remain protected, aligned, or blessed. Yet when we return to Scripture, a sobering truth emerges: the Bible does not teach spiritual covering the way it is frequently practiced today.

In many contexts, “covering” has come to mean submission to a human authority who functions as a spiritual shield, gatekeeper, or decision-maker over a believer’s life. But when theology produces fear, dependency, or control, it demands careful examination.

The question is not