Modesty

[Willow99]

What I see in the churches today is in great part the fault of the men.

This statement seems to imply that women don't have a mind of their own when it comes to dressing themselves.

You want to blame somebody......blame the devil.

Everybody's responsible for their own actions.

A lot of the women I know feel pressured to dress to please their husbands; hopefully, to try and keep his eyes from roaming. We also feel like we have to look as good as the "world" and it shouldn't be that way. Many churches are just too worldly also. We really have a lot to consider but I feel if we all or just part of us would stop and dress like we feel a Christian should - I mean there is courage in numbers.

God Bless

[MorningGlory]

I'm all for more modest clothing for women.....some of things I see, even at work, are ridiculous! Cleavage seems to be the order of the day (watch the early morning t.v. news shows!). Half the women I see shouldn't be wearing short, tight, or midriff baring anyway....not at over 200 pounds. That being said...those 'brothers' need to practice some modesty in their own dress, especially when wearing shorts, cease going shirtless in public, throw out the baggy pants that won't stay up, and get your minds out of the gutter; it's not a woman's responsibility to keep your thoughts pure. If you're stumbling in your walk it's probably your dirty mind that you're tripping over.

I agree with you 'glory2000' there needs to be more modesty in our society both men and women. If one don't know what modesty is then it is "Cover It Up" it not really about what you wear or don't wear but it is about keeping it covered.

OC

I'm all for more modest dress for men and women. I just don't think women should be responsible for men's thoughts. Nor should men think that they are not immodest when they dress in very little. What about causing us women to stumble? Huh?

[Giaour]

It took 2 months for us to find a modest swim suit for my 7 month old grandaughter. All the swim suits were bikinis or one pieces with circles cut out on the sides or high cut legs.

We finally found a one piece with a skirt that goes well over the bum.

It's amazing that even at 7 months, the market is supplying slutty clothes for her

[Guest man]

What I see in the churches today is in great part the fault of the men.

This statement seems to imply that women don't have a mind of their own when it comes to dressing themselves.

You want to blame somebody......blame the devil.

Everybody's responsible for their own actions.

A lot of the women I know feel pressured to dress to please their husbands; hopefully, to try and keep his eyes from roaming. We also feel like we have to look as good as the "world" and it shouldn't be that way. Many churches are just too worldly also. We really have a lot to consider but I feel if we all or just part of us would stop and dress like we feel a Christian should - I mean there is courage in numbers.

God Bless

I don't mean to sound harsh or rude, but you shouldn't worry about what other people think. If you want to dress the way you feel a christian should dress, then do it. Who cares what the world thinks.

The world isn't going to be standing next to you when you're standing in front of the Lord. It's gonna be just you and Him. Think about that.

Just because we live in this world, doesn't mean we have be a part of it.

Again, I apologize if my words have a bite.....I don't know how else to put it.

[MorningGlory]

The world isn't going to be standing next to you when you're standing in front of the Lord. It's gonna be just you and Him. Think about that.

Very sobering thought when you put it that way.

[Marnie]

But it IS woman's responsibility to help keep mens thoughts pure, that's why God made us so different. Even science knows that men are very visual by nature, and women are not. Women who don't dress modestly are playing dangerous games. I'm not saying I am perfect in this either...I fall into it sometimes...can't even really tell you why

Womens lib has definitely done alot of damage in this area as well as others

I agree with some of what you wrote; men are visually stimulated and women who dress in a provocative manner are "asking for trouble." However, it is not my responsibility, nor yours, to keep anybody's mind pure. Who can do that? Nobody! All we can do, either sex, is live our lives to glorify G-d with the measure of light we have attained thus far in our walk. After that, each man (or woman) is responsible for their own thought-life.

[Willow99]

I'm all for more modest clothing for women.....some of things I see, even at work, are ridiculous! Cleavage seems to be the order of the day (watch the early morning t.v. news shows!). Half the women I see shouldn't be wearing short, tight, or midriff baring anyway....not at over 200 pounds. That being said...those 'brothers' need to practice some modesty in their own dress, especially when wearing shorts, cease going shirtless in public, throw out the baggy pants that won't stay up, and get your minds out of the gutter; it's not a woman's responsibility to keep your thoughts pure. If you're stumbling in your walk it's probably your dirty mind that you're tripping over.

I agree with you 'glory2000' there needs to be more modesty in our society both men and women. If one don't know what modesty is then it is "Cover It Up" it not really about what you wear or don't wear but it is about keeping it covered.

OC

I'm all for more modest dress for men and women. I just don't think women should be responsible for men's thoughts. Nor should men think that they are not immodest when they dress in very little. What about causing us women to stumble? Huh?

Yes, I've seen men dress inappropiately too. Pants too tight, muscle shirts or no shirt at all.

[Willow99]

What I see in the churches today is in great part the fault of the men.

This statement seems to imply that women don't have a mind of their own when it comes to dressing themselves.

You want to blame somebody......blame the devil.

Everybody's responsible for their own actions.

A lot of the women I know feel pressured to dress to please their husbands; hopefully, to try and keep his eyes from roaming. We also feel like we have to look as good as the "world" and it shouldn't be that way. Many churches are just too worldly also. We really have a lot to consider but I feel if we all or just part of us would stop and dress like we feel a Christian should - I mean there is courage in numbers.

God Bless

I don't mean to sound harsh or rude, but you shouldn't worry about what other people think. If you want to dress the way you feel a christian should dress, then do it. Who cares what the world thinks.

The world isn't going to be standing next to you when you're standing in front of the Lord. It's gonna be just you and Him. Think about that.

Just because we live in this world, doesn't mean we have be a part of it.

Again, I apologize if my words have a bite.....I don't know how else to put it.

No problem. I do dress the way I feel God would have me to but I understand the peer pressure that women are under.

[Willow99]

We can't lay all the blame on men or say they just have a dirty mind. We need to do our part by dressing decently. The Scripture comes to mind, "Am I my brother's keeper?"

[kat8585]

Women can dress as sexy as they want to please their husbands -- at home. And vice versa.

But to me, there is never a place in public for string bikinis (or any bikinis, for that matter), extremely short, tight, or revealing clothes, cleavage, etc., for any age.