Man, oh, man! I’ve been lingering on this blog post for quite some time now, pleading with the Lord to guide me in the truths He wants me to share. Modesty is frequently discussed with harsh criticism in the secular world, especially in the Christian community. I am becoming more aware that there is an issue with comprehending the broad application of how we women dress to represent Christ. We need to understand that being modest is not a hardship. Even better, it results in liberation rather than tyranny.
Dear friends, the Bible gives a clear definition of modesty. Except we construct it that way, the word of God is not murky. My quest for modesty keeps becoming more profound every day. The Lord is always persuading me of the value of covering rather than disclosing. I am aware that this is not going to hurt me. I am not flawless at all because I am a human. I wonder how I could have ever worn that outfit or posted old pictures that I look back on and analyze the clothing I have worn. What was my motive? Were they to glorify Christ or myself? In our culture, we have not been trained as Christ followers to worship our savior in our dress, but we are called to live our life where it will always point back to the savior in how we dress.
God has given us a blueprint of how we should dress. For both Christian men and women, it applies equally. Our relationship with God is reflected in our modesty. It proves who we represent as our Lord and our capacity to live out our Christian beliefs. I’ve discovered that modesty graces our physical appearance in a way that defines who we are—living tabernacles and sanctuaries of the Spirit of God. Because they coincide with our feelings, we frequently pass off our needs and desires as appropriate. This is one of the strongest arguments for modesty based on what the Lord approves.
Similarly, being modest is a quality of the Christian mentality. We must shape our hearts in the same way that we shape our physical appearances. It’s critical to consider your motivations. Suppose your goals stem from something other than a desire for attention or praise from others. In deciding what is proper vs. inappropriate, we must still be truthful. It would be best to consider how you might dress in a way that reflects the principles you hold dear. Christian attire ought to reflect the values of modesty and restraint. You can determine how to dress by perusing God’s word and praying to Him.
“Modesty isn’t about hiding your body, it is about revealing your dignity”
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Your character should define you before your appearance. Women should draw attention to themselves by radiating the image of Christ. Because allow me to assure you that you won’t attract a man of God who appreciates you if you have drawn a man for your body. Modesty protects closeness and what is supposed to be private. Beauty isn’t alluring. Beauty is not seductive or provocative. God extols embellishment, and He indeed praises beauty. While dressing up is lovely, don’t let immodesty pass for body acceptance.
Modesty doesn’t mean dressing like a grandma or being considered unattractive and damaging. You can adjust your style so that Christ receives greater prominence than you do. You can be fashionable and in style while dressing modestly. Modesty means more than just covering certain body parts. It encompasses how we act, speak, and keep our thoughts pure before the Almighty. Yes, on this journey that I’ve embarked on, I have discovered the importance of modesty, but if our life does not reflect Christ, then a large part of the whole modesty will be missed. Suppose you need help figuring out where to start and inspiration; check out my Pinterest board. Let me know in the comments your thoughts on modesty and where you like to shop. Thank you for reading!
“Modesty is more than a fashion statement, it’s a daily decision to dress like the child of God you are.”
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