Comments on: Getting to the Heart of Modesty

By: Mrs. Parunak

Mrs. Parunak — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:40:38 +0000

Quincy,

You’ve hit the nail on the head. That really is the $100,000 question, isn’t it? I think it definitely deserves its own post, so hopefully we can get some more input from others as well. I have another post I’ve promised someone else, but after that one is done, Lord willing, I can work on a post on your question. I’ll plan to send you an e-mail when its up.

By: Quincy M

Quincy M — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 03:41:57 +0000

Hi,
I am a new Christian and the idea of modesty is very confusing to me. It would seem to me that men should be able to have some control over their thoughts. I agree that a bikini is more likely to cause a man to have impure thoughts, but an impure person can have those thoughts about a nun in her habit. So, how am I to know what would not excite a man, particularly a stranger? If there are no real guidelines in the Bible, how do we know?

By: Mrs Tamkas

Mrs Tamkas — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 03:48:42 +0000

Well I think theres a basic question, which my husband once asked me… Would you wear this to meet Christ? Its simple if a woman is wearing a low cut blouse, would she feel ashamed when Christ came quickly put something to cover? If not then obviously she is not of a humble disposition and the true spirit cannot be present..

By: Joanna

Joanna — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:43:55 +0000

I know what you’re saying when you say that you’re eyes lit up when you saw the article on “Modesty”. I seem do be drawn to all articles of that nature as well. I agree with you, thanks for setting such a good example for those of us who are younger.

By: Sara Weaver

Sara Weaver — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:55:56 +0000

Love this!! We have been praying a lot about these issues. Hardly anyone in our church would agree with it, and it is hard to set ourselves apart even more than we are, but it is encouraging to know other women are striving to please our Lord in the same way. Thanks for posting. I really have enjoyed your blog.

By: Kim from Canada

Kim from Canada — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:23:27 +0000

I do appreciate your take on the modesty debate. It is a heart issue, for sure. And, although I think the same way as Jena about my age pushing me past the ‘enticing’ stage – your post reminds me that I can’t take my apparel for granted, either.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 21:01:47 +0000

Well said. I very much value every opportunity seized to shift the debate off of our own rules and rights and instead keep focused on God’s purpose – keeps things in perspective.

By: Jena (Organizing Mommy)

Jena (Organizing Mommy) — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:53:38 +0000

Amazingly well put. I think some of us who are older can’t imagine anyone getting excited over us–so it’s hard to gauge. I can understand that the men would want to look at the younger girls, but do they really care about 40 year olds who have no waistline? Maybe they do. Men are men, I guess. I go for the “classy” look over the Mennonite look. If I dressed up in a Mennonite costume, I think I would go over the top and start speaking in thees and thous and get fully into character. It’s bad enough when I wear regular clothes. Anyway, I’m glad my own daughter has a vision for this. She is so beautiful, with her long flowing hair and her long swishy skirts. I think her modest look is what is getting attention from prospective suitors, which are all keeping themselves hidden right now. (I just have a hunch or two). She’s come up with the modesty thing all on her own–probably from reading blogs like yours! Thanks.