This is a topic that has been set on my heart the past two days.  As a disclaimer everything said in this note is my opinion it is not meant to judge, hurt or cause anger.  It is things I feel convicted of and feel I should share with others.  Everything said I am learning to apply to my life as well.

Modesty

a. the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity,boastfulness, etc.

b. regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc.

c. simplicity; moderation.

Modesty doesn't always just apply to clothing, but in this case it's what I'm referring to mostly.  When getting dressed in the morning what are the reasons why we choose different outfits?  It is because we want to wear something that looks good on us or that is comfortable.  When choosing shirts to wear though why do we choose to wear lower cut shirts? I'm not saying that this is wrong, I'm just looking at the motives behind it.   Do we do it because we want to draw attention to ourselves? Because we like how it looks? Or both?  As girls we often want attention right? Maybe not everyone but I'm guilty of it.  I like attention, not in all circumstances and not necessarily in this one. For me I sometimes wear shirts that are lower but with a tank top yet it does not mean that my motives are right in doing so.  Is it God-honoring to wear a shirt like that with the motive behind it being that I want attention or I want to be noticed?  The answer would be no.  Modesty is first and foremost a matter of the heart, not the wardrobe.  So, next time you go to put something on check your heart first.

I think it comes down to a respect thing.  Respect for our brothers in Christ.  Why would we want to be stumbling blocks to them? I'm not a guy but if I accidently notice something I don't want to see I most definitely think they will.  If it's there, guys WILL notice.  And being a guy from what I hear is NOT easy.  Shouldn't we respect them and how God created them by making their lives easier?  Shouldn't we bless them by choosing to not be stumbling blocks. Guys might not even notice that we are trying to be modest but do we need the recognition for this?  No, this is something we can do and God will see it and smile.  I can't think of anything better than to make my Father in heaven happy.

 If we are modest, we do not draw undue attention to ourselves. Instead, we seek to glorify God in [our] body, and in [our] spirit.  Our good works should outshine our outward appearances as well. 

1st Timothy 2"9-10 "women should 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—with good works."

Let's check our hearts when it comes to modesty.  Modesty in clothing, modesty in behavior, and modesty in speech.  Maybe God has something he'd like to say to us in this area.  I've been convicted lately and thought I would share my thoughts with you.  Our goal everyday should be to bring God the glory; in how we dress, what we say, and how we act. I leave you with this.

1 Peter 3:3-4 "Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is veryprecious."

Your thoughts would be great <3

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