The apparel of most females today can be shocking. Modesty comes with many purposes. Such purposes can be things like the following: Separation from the world, protection of man's mind, and respecting your body (which belongs to God).
1 Timothy 2:9 says, "... that women should adorn themselves in modest apparel..."
What is modest apparel? This includes loose fitting clothes, the intent is to hide the form of a woman's body. Not only should the clothes be loose but covering her body to a great extent. The thought of how long a skirt should be, how high the neckline must be, the sleeve length, and so forth varies on your convictions and your pastor's preaching/teaching. The general thought is that your skirt should be at least covering your knee caps (Don't forget about slits in the back/front!), neckline should no lower than 4 fingers from your collar bone (We don't want to see that stuff!), and that sleeves should be at least halfway between your shoulder and elbow.
1 Corinthians 6:19-20 is written, "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost [which is] in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."
The above scripture is showing us that even though we may think we are owners of our own selves, we belong to GOD! This includes our bodies. Would we want to disrespect a temple by subjecting it to fleshly desires?
Matthew 5:28 shows us that we, as ladies of God, need to do what we can to prevent men lusting. "But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Separation from the world comes with modesty. In a world that is rather provocative in their dress, women with biblical femininity stick out greatly. This is a magnificent way to witness, and be an example to a generation that is losing it's values.
*ALSO: Modesty doesn't mean we cannot be fashionable. It is possible to have many different styles of clothing that still are respectable. :)
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