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Have
you ever been at a gathering when a gorgeous, stunningly dressed female
walks in the room? (Maybe she was you.) Heads turn and it isn't just
male attention that is captured. There is power in how we dress. That
power can be used for good or for bad, so the Creator who made us male
and female has given us principles to help us use it rightly. He gives
us answers if we are truly seeking to love Him and link our decisions
to Him. Many of the Ten Commandments apply to this subject—a subject
often called modesty.
But modesty is often openly ridiculed today. It is definitely not in vogue. The world of Hollywood, fashion designers, the music industry, advertising and many publications promote vulgarities, sexual promiscuity and even violence as the norm. "Free" expression is worshiped at a great cost to us. Those who choose to behave differently are considered "inhibited"—implying there is something wrong with them. Maybe we need to recapture a few inhibitions and apply God's commandments to this subject.
Obedience to the first of God's Ten Commandments means we recognize God as God and that we respect His views on how we live. Looking deeper into God's Word we'll find that such respect includes modesty.
Placing value on decency in our dress and behavior enhances our lives in ways many do not realize. Modesty is more than what meets the eye; it is a virtue that comes from within.
Modesty may be more than skin deep but, let's face it, most of us, especially females, are very interested in what does or doesn't cover our skin! That covering is symbolic and tells the world much about us. Clothing can send powerful messages: "I'm cool." "I want attention." "I'm a slob." "I don't like authority." "I have a sense of dignity and I respect others."
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