Gospel-centered Thoughts on Modesty
3Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the
hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4But let it be the
hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of
a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. #IPeter3
Christian Ladies: Part of the modesty issue is culturally determined and part of it is an internal attitude that determines an outward manifestation of our values and convictions. Is outward appearance the focus of our attention and effort? Modesty is first and foremost a heart issue.
A few of questions we can consider in regard to Gospel-centered modesty are:
1. What do you believe your appearance says about the state of your heart?
2. Is your outward appearance so important to you that you forget others inthe process of considering it, or forget the One Who purchased you with His precious blood?
And 3. Is your appearance conducive to drawing attention to Christ or is it designed to draw attention to self?
As Christian women our appearance is important, in the respect that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. We should care for the temple, because it belongs to God, and we are not our own. A modest attitude will determine a modest appearance. It considers others and draws attention to our Savior rather than primarily to self. Let that motivate you toward love of God and neighbor as you clothe yourself and as you consider modesty and your physical appearance.
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