The Style Quiz

Marusha is a born again Christian who was saved when the gospel was preached clearly. She responded in repentance and faith and now is a new creation.

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Take the following True/False quiz to discover what you really believe about clothing, and then

compare your responses with the answer key below.

1. According to the Bible, the primary purpose of clothing is to cover the body.

2. There’s nothing right or wrong about particular clothing styles. It’s all just a matter of taste and personal opinion.

3. The Bible tells us what styles of clothing Christians should wear.

4. Since the Bible says God looks on the heart, what we wear and how we appear aren’t that important; it’s what’s on the inside that counts.

5. Our clothes and appearance reveal a lot about our values, our character, and beliefs.

6. What I wear is not really anyone else’s concern. I should be free to wear the kind of clothes that I like and that I feel comfortable wearing.

7. Modesty means dressing in a way that is outdated, dumpy, and unattractive.

8. If a girl doesn’t wear trendy clothes that are at least a little revealing, guys won’t notice her.

9. Except for guys who are “over-sexed,” most men are not really affected by the way women dress. Most guys don’t even notice how women dress.

10. I can’t help it if guys struggle morally because of what I wear. It’s up to the guys to control their minds. I shouldn’t have to change the way I dress just because they can’t control themselves.

11. Parents shouldn’t impose their standards or beliefs about clothing on their kids. They should let them make their own decisions, even if they don’t approve of what their kids are wearing.

12. Christians are free to dress as they wish, because we’re not under the law, but under grace. It’s legalistic for parents or youth leaders to establish guidelines or standards for the way young people dress.

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13. Christian women should never wear clothes that are revealing or that look sexy (i.e., clothes designed to arouse sexual desire or interest).

14. There are some public settings where it is okay for Christian women to wear clothing that exposes their private parts (e.g., thighs, breasts).

15. A woman can be covered from head to toe and still be dressed immodestly.

16. A woman can wear modest clothing and still be an immodest woman.

17. Most girls and women do not understand the meaning, the power, or the benefits of true modesty.

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Biblical Modesty for the Christian Woman

First we must ask, why do we need to be modest? The answer should always come back, because it is pleasing to the Lord. Not causing men to lust is secondary. We must always do everything through the filter of pleasing the Lord. He bought us, we are not our own. So when you put on any clothes you look into the mirror and ask "Is this representative of the Gospel?", "If Jesus were standing right here next to me, would he be please with what I put on?" Personal preferences are wonderful they express how God made us individuals but never to the expense of representing Christ. If you are flashy and bold and demand attention when you walk into a room does that go along with this verse:

1Ti 2:9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire,
1Ti 2:10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness--with good works.
1Ti 2:11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.

So what should biblical modesty look like? Some would like to place a bunch of rules on you, like no pants, no make up etc. I think it all is about the heart to begin with, ask the Lord to give you insight and wisdom, place your own likes aside if they tug at your conscience. There are some simple guidelines of course, like you clothes should not fit in such a way that everyone who sees you knows every curve of your body. That is reserved for your husband. Don't wear plunging necklines or short skirts, while I stressed at the beginning our primary focus is our Lord, we must still consider our brothers. I don't think there is a one-size-fits-all approach. Seek the Lord, desire to please Him above EVERYTHING, and you will begin to notice what needs to be changed.

In my personal experience, as I read the scripture and studied what was fitting for a modest godly woman, I discovered I was more concerned about what I thought looked cute and flattering than pleasing to the Lord, so I made some changes, I try to be feminine yet chaste in how I present myself.

So study scripture, listen to wise older women, listen to your husband, he knows what is too attractive and he is your leader.

1Co 10:31 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Blessed Purity - Steve Lawson

A sermon on purity, modesty is a heart issue, this is long but worth a listen!

Embracing Modesty

1Ti 2:9 likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, 1Ti 2:10 but with what is proper for women who profess godliness--with good works.1Ti 2:11 Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness.

1Pe 3:3 Do not let your adorning be external--the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear-- 1Pe 3:4 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 very precious. 1Pe 3:5 For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands,

I think this a very important subject and something that is mostly ignored even in the "christian" community. We are called to be separate from the world.  Does the world know you are a godly biblical woman by how you present yourself? We do have preferences and we like one color over another and I do think we have a certain liberty in Christ, but we must be careful to dress and act in a way that is proper for someone professing Christ and to be very sure that we do not dress in a way that would cause a brother to fall. God has placed this on my heart so much lately, sometimes I find myself wanting to look "cute" but I must ask, who am I looking "cute" for? I also know that we dress for our friends, "oh wait until they see this cute top I just got". Are we mindful of how our "cute top" is perceived by the opposite sex? I think much more important than looking cute or "feeling pretty", is being Godly!

Pro 31:30 Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

Please take this to heart, our daughters are watching us, the world looks to see if we are different. We can still wear nice and feminine clothing, actually we are supposed to look like females. Our bodies are for our husbands and our husbands only! If you are not married you need to preserve yourself for your husband, do not cheapen God's creation by putting yourself on display for others. You are beautiful and your body is sacred and need to be treated as such.

Side note:

I also found this company "Simply Modest Swimwear"  this company makes and sells patterns for swimwear that actually covers you up! This is an area where so many, even Christians, don't pay attention. They dress modest, then they put on a bathing suit and they might as well be naked. Two piece swimsuits are absolutely out of the question, ONLY if you are in a completely private setting with your husband, even one pieces are too revealing, if you can't afford these swimsuits, please cover up with a large t-shirt, we must be mindful of these things, Moms please don't let your daughters wear these little swimsuits, besides being un-modest, there are simply too many perverts out there. We live in a fallen world and must live in a biblcal way and protect ourselves and our daughters.

Ladies, Does How You Dress Cause Men to Lust?- Al Martin

Here are the 10 triggers that induce lust according to Al Martin:

1. Dresses or skirts with lengthy slits.
2. Dresses or skirts which hug the buttocks.
3. Upper garments which hug the breasts.
4. Unbuttoned blouses, low necklines or cleavage.
5. Sleeveless dresses or blouses with large armholes.
6. Low-rise skirts or pants.
7. See-through clothing.
8. Skirts and dresses that are too short.
9. Tight pants that hug the thighs, buttocks and crotch.
10. Bare midriff and back.

Wow! It is good to hear a loving pastor's point of view on this. He is a man and it is important to listen to his concerns. I often find that I as a woman cannot understand how huge of a battle lust is for men. I struggle with it and it seems like my struggle is only a fraction of what men go through.

Is there anything surprising for you in the list above?

What do you think about all of this?

Ladies, Does How You Dress Cause Men to Lust? - Al Martin

QueenQueequeg: What Do (Christian) Men Think About Modesty?

QueenQueequeg: What Do (Christian) Men Think About Modesty?

I watched a man at the grocery store several weeks back. He was hiding behind the Coke rack just so he could watch a young mother with shorts on and a tan. She was bending over and picking up food, talking to her child, etc. But she had no idea, that this man was taking the rest of her clothes off right there in the store. The lust on his face was noticeable to everyone around, including my teen sons. These men are everywhere-repeat: EVERYWHERE.

But there are still some good men out there, who really want to do right and serve the Lord with a clean mind. For them- the battle is on.

It is simply wicked, what men have to deal with today. Every street, every store,
every restaurant, every sporting event, and even every church now - skin - everywhere!

(I have prayed that God would only open certain colleges up to my boys- the ones with
dress codes! I think there's still 2 left within a 150 mile radius. There's one up North, about 400 miles from me- and I'd rather them be there than at the local nudist colony.)



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QueenQueequeg: What Do (Christian) Men Think About Modesty?

What Guys Think About Modesty by C.J. Mahaney

Wow! Since it's Saturday, I get to be the first contributor! Yay! Welcome to this new blog about modesty.

Marusha is a born again Christian who was saved when the gospel was preached clearly. She responded in repentance and faith and now is a new creation. Today's contribution is the video What Guys Think About Modesty by C.J. Mahaney.

Thank you so much for reading my first contribution to this exciting new blog: What Guys Think About Modesty by C.J. Mahaney.