Modesty!

1 Timothy 2: 8 - 9   NKJV

⁸ I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting;

⁹ in like manner also, that the women adorn themselves in modest apparel...

Once the Donald Trump video from 11 years ago hit the air waves, people had a shocking reaction.

I’m not at all trying to justify his remarks or response, but isn’t this exactly the effect the fashion industry was looking for?

I have a friend who instructs and teaches college age children.

This person asked specifically the girls, why many of them wear the type of clothing they do, and the response isn’t so surprising.

“So we get a second look from the boys...”

I used to share a modesty message with my church, right when the summer weather arrived.

It was for men and women alike. I never enjoyed serving communion, to a lady who was wearing something quite revealing.

I know, I know...I’m a dirty old man who needs to get in touch with the times.

If it’s all the same to you, I very much like the old fashioned approach.

I get it, modesty is a fairly controversial topic.

I have to wonder if God really cares about a young gal who wears tight fitting clothing with the word... “juicy”, appliquéd on them?

Modesty is primarily about motivation, and modesty is also about discernment.

If a husband is supposed to be the one to lead and teach his wife spiritually, it might be a good idea that he’s the only one who sees her provocative attire.

Actually, what we (men and women) wear in public, says an awful lot about whom we worship...