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Modesty is a spiritual gift wherein we are called to order ourselves in a morally upright way which will then give account of our humble and godly hearts. “Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way: by taking heed thereto according to thy word” (Ps. 119:9). This verse implies that not only do im
Each may differ slightly, but we must listen to our consciences and to God’s Word. The Bible admonishes women to “adorn themselves in modest apparel,” in that “which becometh women professing godliness.” But clothing is just one aspect of modesty. Modesty is more than apparel. It is also “decency o
Modesty will always be an issue in the lives of God’s people because the old man of sin will not be done away with until we reach glory. From time to time we need to remind ourselves and our fellow believers what the Lord requires of us as regards modesty. When we inform ourselves on this issue, it
Those who are adorned with a meek and quiet spirit will be the same ones whose adorning is not outward. Both inward and outward modesty ought to be cultivated among us. This is not an option, this is what God’s will is for us as His people. There are two biblical principles that guide us in the issu
Modesty should be one of the most important things a young person thinks about when he or she starts his or her day. Young men as well as ladies have to think about this and be careful to dress in a way that glorifies God. However, young women, I am talking to you from the perspective of a young man
If you find yourself to be a leader among other girls at school or work, I encourage you to be an example of modesty to the younger ladies who examine everything you wear. You know they are watching. Don't flatter your friend by calling what is immodest "cute," but rather encourage the modest with y
You look like a prude, and you don’t attract as many looks from boys. But consider God’s word: “For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ” (Gal. 1:10). Who are we dressing for? It’s one thing to try to look nice and
2) The purity and humility of a regenerated heart will then express itself outwardly in dress that is modest. 3) Modesty knows nothing of self-glorification in dress (dressing to impress others or to draw attention to self). b. Modesty is an issue of Christian character so that our dress should ma
We may not be the best judge of what is modest, so better to err on the side of over modesty (if that is possible) than to miss on the other side, and be a source of stumbling to our fellow man. This section is not meant to say that our attire is an area of Christian liberty, as we have seen we do h
r r r r i1 r r rI pm I ~ I l F r t r r r rl ri f"'lI r I means: well arranged or harmonious arrangemel"L"c a:1(l, tIlerefol'e) modest, seemly, becoming decorum, well ordered. In other wo~ds the woman must always but especially when she comes to worship be adorned with proper