The modesty issue is a touchy topic. However, immodesty is still a widespread problem, probably more so than ever. Yes, it is even a problem among Christians and in churches.
I'm so glad Mr. Mahaney was bold enough to give this sermon. I think more pastors should be preaching this message to their congregation. It is very distracting and difficult for men and boys to focus on worshiping the Lord at church when they keep seeing tightly-clad or seductively dressed girls/women on stage (part of worship team) or in front of them or next to them. Unfortunately, some pastors are too afraid to confront their congregation with this issue because they don't want to offend the female members and lose them.
Sisters in Christ, if you really love and care about your brothers in Christ, you would try your best to dress modestly and not cause them to stumble. It is a real battle for them. You need to ask yourself whether what you put on brings honor to God or brings attention to yourself/your body/your body parts (that are supposed to be kept private). Modesty is beautiful. When you dress provocatively, you look cheap and leave no mystery. Godly men would not be looking for those kinds of women. What kind of man are you (single women) trying to attract? If you're already married, your husband should be the only man who sees all your curves and cleavage....not the whole world. Do everything, including how you dress, for the glory of God! Look in the mirror and imagine Jesus standing next to you...would He approve of your outfit (regarding modesty, not price or style)? He always sees you. Your beauty should shine from within; don't let your clothes prevent others from seeing that. True beauty is when through your life/living…Jesus’s light shines brightly. True beauty is when your words, attitudes, and actions please God and glorify Him. Being beautiful in God’s sight is truly beautiful!
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." Proverbs 31: 30
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." 1 Peter 3:3-4
"Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature." Romans 13:14
Parents, grandparents, husbands, youth pastors, and pastors, please do speak up and help the girls and women in your lives not become stumbling blocks to men.
P.S. Whether they are believers or non-believers, we are to love them with Christ's love. If they are believers, you may exhort them with grace and gentleness. If they are non-believers, you can't expect them to want to please & glorify God or to understand what I mentioned above. Their hearts need to be transformed first. Another thing I want to mention is modesty should be practiced by both men and women. The video addresses only women from men's perspective and my post focuses on that.
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Sunday, April 3, 2011
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Thankful Thursday #7
This week...
1. I am thankful that the Lord has been working in me/my heart, enabling me to more readily extend His grace, mercy, and compassion (much needed especially when I start to get frustrated and don't know what to do) towards my challenging child who is gifted but possibly have Asperger's syndrome (from what we've researched). I have been praying for more patience and for wisdom regarding how to understand, teach, train, encourage, and discipline him. I would greatly appreciate your prayers for us.
2. I am thankful for words of encouragement, words of appreciation, and words of edification from my family, friends (including online friends), and anyone. I truly appreciate all your kind, honest, and uplifting comments. Thanks for taking the time to touch people's lives with your words.
3. I am thankful for a warm shelter, warm showers, warm blankets, and warm food. These things remind me to pray for the homeless. How hard and miserable it must be for them, especially when it's cold, windy, and wet out! I encourage you all to support your local homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and to have some food/water supplies and/or extra blankets, coats, socks, etc. available in your vehicles to give out to the homeless whom you may meet on the streets.
4. I am thankful that my children have embraced modesty since they were young. Modesty is Biblical and beautiful.
5. I am thankful that the Lord has blessed me through winning blog giveaways. This month, I have won a book, a DVD, and a $25 e-gift card to an online printing store. Speaking of giveaways, I am hosting one at my HSB blog. You have a chance to win a Yoplait Kids Prize Pack. Two winners will be randomly drawn this Saturday. There are only 6 entries so far; therefore, you have a great chance for winning :). Hope you'll stop by and enter!
1. I am thankful that the Lord has been working in me/my heart, enabling me to more readily extend His grace, mercy, and compassion (much needed especially when I start to get frustrated and don't know what to do) towards my challenging child who is gifted but possibly have Asperger's syndrome (from what we've researched). I have been praying for more patience and for wisdom regarding how to understand, teach, train, encourage, and discipline him. I would greatly appreciate your prayers for us.
2. I am thankful for words of encouragement, words of appreciation, and words of edification from my family, friends (including online friends), and anyone. I truly appreciate all your kind, honest, and uplifting comments. Thanks for taking the time to touch people's lives with your words.
3. I am thankful for a warm shelter, warm showers, warm blankets, and warm food. These things remind me to pray for the homeless. How hard and miserable it must be for them, especially when it's cold, windy, and wet out! I encourage you all to support your local homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and to have some food/water supplies and/or extra blankets, coats, socks, etc. available in your vehicles to give out to the homeless whom you may meet on the streets.
4. I am thankful that my children have embraced modesty since they were young. Modesty is Biblical and beautiful.
5. I am thankful that the Lord has blessed me through winning blog giveaways. This month, I have won a book, a DVD, and a $25 e-gift card to an online printing store. Speaking of giveaways, I am hosting one at my HSB blog. You have a chance to win a Yoplait Kids Prize Pack. Two winners will be randomly drawn this Saturday. There are only 6 entries so far; therefore, you have a great chance for winning :). Hope you'll stop by and enter!
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