Image found at: https://pxhere.com/en/photo/915271 By: Chris V My mom and I pulled up in front of Goodwill, ready to go clothes shopping. I had yet again had another growth spurt and needed bigger clothes. (Yep, my parents told me I grew like a weed too!) I had walked in planning on maybe getting a few nice shirts and jeans, and walked out with almost nothing. Why? Almost everything I had tried on was low-cut, overly tight, and revealing when I had been searching for something cute yet still modest. You may be wondering, "What's so important about modesty, especially in a culture that screams "Flaunt what you got!"? Why should I even care about it?" Check out the three points below: 1. Modesty GLORIFIES God First Corinthians 6:19 tells us "Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body". The Bible also commands women to "...adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness..." (1 Timothy 2:9-10). As Christians, we want to glorify and honor God in every area of our lives. When we dress modestly, we honor God with our bodies by following His commands and covering essential areas. 2. Modesty honors your Parents Do your parents have any rules on what you can and can't wear? Do your parents sometimes tell you you can't wear certain outfits because the outfit isn't modest? You may be tempted to wear the outfit anyways, especially if it's popular. (Side note: Even if something's popular, it doesn't mean it's okay.) The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:1 says "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right". When you dress modestly and follow your parents clothing rules, you honor them, and ultimately, honor God. 3. Modesty Blesses your brothers in Christ Our Christian brothers try hard to keep their minds pure in order to keep commands in the Bible. We don't make it easy on them when we wear that low-cut tank top and shorts that barely count as pants! When we chose modesty over today's popular but revealing clothing, we help our brother in Christ to keep their minds pure and clear of lust. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Psalm 51:10- "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me". ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is Modesty Worth It? Dressing modestly doesn't mean you can't wear cute and fashionable clothes! There's tons of ways to still look cute and feminine while still being modest in your clothing choices. (Check out Rebekah Baird at @hellomodesty on Instagram for modest clothing ideas!) However, there are also some clothing choices that are thin, clingy, and revealing. As Christians, we should want every aspect of our lives to point to Christ, even our clothing choices. Is modesty worth it? I would say yes! We are models of Christ to the world (Matthew 5:16) who want to strive to reflect an accurate picture of Christ. How can we do that when we dress in immodest and seductive clothes?
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