tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post5618633924477787157..comments2024-02-13T18:26:00.586-08:00Comments on Family, Faith, and Fridays: Modesty – A Command, Not a Conviction.Michelehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-37389023426843979162020-07-24T20:40:40.771-07:002020-07-24T20:40:40.771-07:00Hello,
I know that it has probable been a long tim...Hello,<br />I know that it has probable been a long time since you posted this but I still wanted to thank you for addressing this subject.I'm sorry but I could not figure out what daughter you are. I am a younger teenage Christian boy and to be honest I sometimes don't like going out is public (especially the beach) because I feel like a lot of people don't value modesty anymore. I believe based off of a lot of Prayer, listening to the Holy Spirit and reading the Bible a lot (see Deuteronomy 22:5, 1 Corinthians 11:1-16, part of 1 Timothy 2 and part of 1 Peter 3) that all women and girls should dress modestly, wear skirts/dresses and not use makeup and jewelry. I also believe that at least married women should wear a head covering. I do believe that men should also be modest; including no tattoos(that goes for women too) and not going shirtless and short shorted in public(I sometimes go shirtless around our property and will wear shirts but they must be at knee length or plus for me.) Now this is what I believe but I am more than willing to respect other peoples opinions even if I do not have the same convictions as them. I agree with you that modesty is not an option but I am wondering does God sometimes give different people different levels of "modesty" to have.<br />Thanks<br />A young manAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-80397634432129845312014-09-23T19:24:16.856-07:002014-09-23T19:24:16.856-07:00What a beautiful heartfelt post. I know it is hard...What a beautiful heartfelt post. I know it is hard to speak of modesty without sounding judgemental but you have honestly spoken of what God has shared with you. My daughters and I also dress modestly and after several years, have now found a church that also teaches the way we believe. My pastor taught a lesson on modesty recently and referenced that in the New Testament the people used Jewish law to establish modesty dress. In fact, when you visit Israel now there are places you cannot go unless you adhere to their dress policy which is clearly stated. I wish a had a picture of the sign that he took a picture of on his last visit there to share.AdenaFhttp://adenaf.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-68275963579107429412014-09-07T17:49:27.043-07:002014-09-07T17:49:27.043-07:00Wonderful post. :)Wonderful post. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01414953826698163348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-61500509003647817872014-08-01T02:18:28.021-07:002014-08-01T02:18:28.021-07:00Wonderfully written post. I also feel really stran...Wonderfully written post. I also feel really strange in jeans although when we go trekking I usually wear something baggy and comfortable. Skirts also help us to maintain a feminine posture, when standing, sitting, etc<br />When we chose skirts for the ourselves (I had two girls, now married) our rule was/is to see no knees when sitting, without any stretching, either of the skirt or of the imagination!<br />Blessings, SLady Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09781472735009998277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-50258216368928253922014-04-09T13:51:34.472-07:002014-04-09T13:51:34.472-07:00Hello, Madeleine! Thanks for your comment! My main...Hello, Madeleine! Thanks for your comment! My main reason for excluding boyfriends from the list is that you want an honest opinion from the man you ask. That man needs to be able to look at you and tell you (without worrying about hurting your feelings) if what you are wearing is appropriate. That's a pretty tall order! Let's face it, no matter how honest they are, most boyfriends aren't going to want to risk hurting our feelings. Plus, a boyfriend might have trouble being objective about his opinion, (after all, he does like you!) so to ask him is just downright unfair to the poor guy! =) <br /> -AshtonMichelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-46442809666871105532014-04-01T11:05:13.288-07:002014-04-01T11:05:13.288-07:00Love this post and completely agree! I was just wo...Love this post and completely agree! I was just wondering, though, why you say a boyfriend does not count for telling you wether your clothes are modest or not?Madeleinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02310890626544039855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-27566490123349241712014-01-21T12:09:41.056-08:002014-01-21T12:09:41.056-08:00Glad you found it Gwen! It is one of my favorite ...Glad you found it Gwen! It is one of my favorite things she has written and one of of most popular posts! Oh, that all of our girls would embrace modesty!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-89030803318161713392014-01-21T11:06:25.171-08:002014-01-21T11:06:25.171-08:00I just found this post, Michele. What a good artic...I just found this post, Michele. What a good article from your daughter -- I will have my 13yo read this because it's so pertinent and well-said. Thank you. :)Gwen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02094959197761222086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-9183597765428411972014-01-21T01:14:30.719-08:002014-01-21T01:14:30.719-08:00Very good article. I'm facing many of these is...Very good article. I'm facing many of these issues as well..<br /><br /><br />Also visit my web site :: <a href="http://Www.voipedia.org/index.php?title=Hollywood_Stars_Regret_Of_Plastic_Surgical_Procedures" rel="nofollow">instant face lift cream reviews</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-62739977551089396762013-07-11T14:41:31.748-07:002013-07-11T14:41:31.748-07:00Thanks Amy! She is a joy and inspires me daily. ...Thanks Amy! She is a joy and inspires me daily. Thanks for taking the time to stop in and say hi!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-54665474329740647962013-07-11T14:37:43.605-07:002013-07-11T14:37:43.605-07:00Hi Michele, it's Amy, a former Crewmate. Just...Hi Michele, it's Amy, a former Crewmate. Just wanted to say that your daughter did a beautiful job with this. oneblessedmammahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168661646220055908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-32549612303441939332012-10-12T16:06:41.364-07:002012-10-12T16:06:41.364-07:00Such a blessing to hear this coming from a young w...Such a blessing to hear this coming from a young woman. Thank you for exhorting us all to take into consideration the hearts of the men around us. Blessings to you!<br /><br />Mrs. Sarah CollerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10004203870466008754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-73964114987009961872012-06-25T11:07:06.978-07:002012-06-25T11:07:06.978-07:00So glad you joined us! Thank you for your kind wo...So glad you joined us! Thank you for your kind words!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-60535981526831260812012-06-25T09:16:33.823-07:002012-06-25T09:16:33.823-07:00Great post! I found this through a comment on my ...Great post! I found this through a comment on my blog and I am happy to have found this blog as well. What a gem on knowledge there is here!Blairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312154699880770846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-43457793635821052682012-04-13T21:19:09.831-07:002012-04-13T21:19:09.831-07:00Thanks for sharing! My motives for dressing somewh...Thanks for sharing! My motives for dressing somewhat inappropriately at times hasn't been for male attention at all, but that I just wanted to fit in with the girls. I read your post as well as this: www.therebelution.com/modestysurvey and now I see what an issue it can be, even if I just want to fit in. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-16389552386089002172012-03-29T09:15:37.920-07:002012-03-29T09:15:37.920-07:00Thank you for this post! In the past when I was yo...Thank you for this post! In the past when I was younger I was a very shy girl. My dad was strict in all areas except what I wore. He also was an angry alcoholic (that is a whole other story). Anyway I would often wear low cut shirts and short shorts ( I was looking for some male attention) and I now realize how I should not have done that to myself and others. I have four children (one is a girl) I really am changing the way I dress to set a good example and obey God. I have lost 25 pounds of baby weight so I do like fashion and looking nice but that does not mean I should dress inappropriately. I can look nice and be modest at the same time. Thanks again for this post!AmberRayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16728005918657858605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-22129250807494373652012-03-28T10:42:12.759-07:002012-03-28T10:42:12.759-07:00Wow ladies, found this on Raising Arrows...the ser...Wow ladies, found this on Raising Arrows...the series is great...the video link, though a little long, is POWERFUL! Would love to hear your thoughts! Stacey, thought of you since it mentions the church. <br />http://www.raisingarrows.net/2011/04/she-wears-skirts-why-skirts/Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-1941745283958870022012-03-28T08:54:49.307-07:002012-03-28T08:54:49.307-07:00Thanks for sharing...we will check it out. Ashton...Thanks for sharing...we will check it out. Ashton has her own sewing business, so sheis always looking for new projects to try!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-43749353065613762112012-03-28T08:04:56.074-07:002012-03-28T08:04:56.074-07:00Love the post, and your daughter is beautiful (or ...Love the post, and your daughter is beautiful (or you, depending on who is reading this, lol). It's great to see more youth stand up for modesty. :)Mama Mellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18083345781701802990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-50508899456689816902012-03-28T02:20:09.952-07:002012-03-28T02:20:09.952-07:00Thank you for your post! The bathing suit issue ha...Thank you for your post! The bathing suit issue has really been heavy on my heart lately. I also don't understand why we have certain standards during the day but throw them out when we go to the pool. I really like what you say in #1 "That uncomfortable or guilty feeling is almost always conviction." I am just so uncomfortable at the pool. I decided this year to do something about it. I am ordering a swim suit from the company "Modestly Yours Swimwear" (http://modestlyyoursswimwear.com/). I am so excited to be covered and comfortable at the pool this year! I know I'll get some stares...but I just don't care anymore! I feel the Lord wants me to cover up, even at the pool! Thanks again for your post!<br />(I am in no way being compensated for suggesting this website. I just wanted to share it because I feel so blessed for having found this great company; maybe others will find it helpful too!)<br /><br />I also found you through Modest Mondays at The Modest Mom.MamaThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772962986666890320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-91141610270693925302012-03-27T05:22:11.307-07:002012-03-27T05:22:11.307-07:00Ladies, I am going to do a quick response post sho...Ladies, I am going to do a quick response post shortly, but wanted to address a few of your comments first. First, thank you for commenting in such a respectful, thoughtful way. It is appreciated! And Stacy, I have to agree with sgislon, I would be upfront and honest with your pastor about your concerns. While we should not and cannot be the modesty police for everyone, I do believe that we have a responsibilty to fellow believers to hold each other accountable in a loving and kind way. They honestly may not even realize the message they are sending by their dress. Sad, but true! And yes, Del, it does really matter, doesn't it?! Thank you again!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07607268360669752867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-56728878194415283132012-03-26T21:23:26.548-07:002012-03-26T21:23:26.548-07:00I really enjoyed this, you diplomatically tackled ...I really enjoyed this, you diplomatically tackled it. I've been so much more comfortable since I started taking modesty seriously. Right now I'm on the bathing suit issue, with myself and my 2 little girls, trying to find something. <br /><br />Cindy @ Apron Strings and Apple Trees<br /><br />Found you from Modest MondaysCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15375600522631528156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-25978102150783304962012-03-26T17:22:35.282-07:002012-03-26T17:22:35.282-07:00I couldn't agree more. I wear skirts all the ...I couldn't agree more. I wear skirts all the time now and feel weird if I put on trousers, in fact I feel like I have lost my feminine side. I have even managed to do the gardening in a denim skirt with out any problems!! You are quite right about the short skirt. Sometimes I will wear a knee length skirt in summer (below the knee) and when you sit down it can end up above the knee if you aren't careful.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-87625092420339654712012-03-26T14:53:22.067-07:002012-03-26T14:53:22.067-07:00Loved this post, especially the title! You hit the...Loved this post, especially the title! You hit the nail on the head! Found you through Modest Mondays at the Modest Mom.Kaycihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14651476225700099389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4586517810252297119.post-90138037378578279442012-03-26T12:08:52.716-07:002012-03-26T12:08:52.716-07:00Beautiful post and I totally agree! Made me smile ...Beautiful post and I totally agree! Made me smile today after reading a another post from a Christian ezine for young adults about how outward modesty does NOT really matter, it was upsetting and deceitful. Glad to see some truth.Deltrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02764377506737089084noreply@blogger.com