1. Modesty:
- 1 Timothy 2:9 (NIV): "I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and self-control, adorning themselves not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes."
2. Inappropriate Behavior:
- Ephesians 5:3-4 (NIV): "But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. Let there be no filthiness, nor foolish talk, nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving."
3. Dance in Worship:
- Psalm 150 (NIV): "Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty heavens! Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with lute and harp! Praise Him with timbrel and dance; Praise Him with strings and pipe! Praise Him with the clash of cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Praise the Lord!"
While there is no specific proscription of belly dancing in the Bible, the principles of modesty, proper behavior, and the nature of worship can provide guidance for Christians' participation in various activities. Ultimately, it is up to individuals to prayerfully consider their actions and ensure that they align with their faith and personal convictions.