A Christian Woman's Guide to Modesty

"I just don't think I should dress in a way that brings attention on myself" said Stacy, as she looked down on her plain jumper and adjusted her head covering.

"Look at that woman over there; she's not leaving much to the imagination. How can guys help but look at her?" she continued.

Stacy had a point. As Christian women, it is important to dress in such a way that the focus is not on self, and with modesty and propriety so that men aren't unnecessarily tempted. But without even realizing it, Stacy's statements revealed a prideful, self-focused heart. To some degree, she was guilty of the very things she claimed to shun.

It's not wrong for a woman to dress in modest, plain apparel if that is what her personal convictions and particular church tradition demands. But plain dress is not always a sign of a pure heart.

Unless a woman's personal convictions dictate otherwise, it's okay for women to wear modest clothing that is also attractive and fashionable. Admittedly, today that can be a challenge. It's not always easy to find fashionable clothing that is also modest. If you don't believe me, try taking a teenage girl to the mall! It can be a frustrating experience, but with persistence, and after rejecting heaps of clothing that shows too much skin, my teenaged daughter and I often come home with shopping bags full of clothing she loves, and of which my husband and I approve.

The bottom line is that it's important to honor God in how we as women dress. For some, that may mean wearing plain clothing, and for others, it may mean wearing lots of color and accessories. It's good to remember that the most important piece of "clothing" a woman can wear is a heart that seeks to honor God.

A Christian Woman's Guide to Modesty: Don't Cause Your Brother to Stumble

It's no secret that men look at women. It's also no secret that women at times dress in such a way that almost demands the lustful attention of the men around them.