As I write this today, my sister is serving on a jury. The case is a criminal case of rape. She has asked that I be in prayer with her that the truth would come out in this case and that she would have wisdom and discernment during the proceedings.
That said, I want to share some thoughts on modesty. Modesty is very important. This is something that took me many years to learn. So I speak from experience. The verse above also speaks of not drawing undo attention to ourselves but to clothe ourselves with good works so that they may know that we worship God.
Men are pretty visual creatures. I know this because my own husband has told me, but also I don't think that Jesus would have mentioned about looking at a woman with lust if they weren't visual or if it didn't matter. (Matthew 5:27-28) Now men you need to take warning, be careful where your heart and eyes look. Ladies you are responsible also that you can draw too much attention to yourself. Be careful what you wear. Does this mean that we are to walk around wearing burlap bags? Not hardly. You need to look nice. Carry yourself with confidence, dignity and integrity. But cover up the parts that could cause a man to stumble. Layer your clothing if you need to.
When my daughter went to cosmetology school one of the dress code rules was the 3B rule. No boobs, No belly, No butt. This has been the rule in our home for many years, although we didn't say it in quite the same manner.
I know that it is hard to find clothing that covers. But it can be done. The two outfits below were created on Polyvore. Which do you prefer? Which do you think would draw proper attention? Yes, I know my taste may not be what yours is, however the point is that you can look nice be comfortable, and cool in the summer without drawing the wrong kind of attention.
This song by Barlow Girl says a lot. Listen closely.
Young girls, Teens and Ladies. What message are you sending with your clothes? Take a few minutes to think about what you are putting on. If your heart belongs to Christ, then you are a child of the King. That makes you a Princess. How do you think God would want you to look?
Blessings to All
~S~
An after thought, the world tells you things are one way. Ex.: it's ok to dress a certain way, look, or act a certain way. Look to God's word first. If you are a Christian and you feel convicted about something that you are putting on or a way that you are acting, listen to the Holy Spirit. Don't do it! Think about it first. Don't let the world or your friends tell you what is. Hang in there and keep your standards high. Love and Blessings to All ~S~
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