might be interpreted as sexually enticing in our culture. Beyond this, we must keep in mind that Paul’s purpose was to make Christianity available to more people, to increase its cultural appeal to the majority of those who would be interested in it. If our churches’ dress codes turn people away from the church rather than bring them in, we have failed to catch Paul’s motives or his message. Finally, and most significantly for this book, we should note that nothing in this passage suggests wives’