Between Modesty and Marriage:
Modesty of Heart
What Is Modesty?
What do you think of when you hear the word modesty?
- Whether my clothing covers enough of my body!
- Whether I behave as a "shrinking violet" or a wallflower.
But where does this external expression come from?
Illustrations from Early Childhood
A child's drawing about "adultery"
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The "Bad Eyes" billboard |
Three Kinds of Modesty
- Modesty of the Heart
- Modesty of Appearance
- Modesty of Behavior
Modesty of Heart
Definition:
"An internal grace and strength that comes from faith in the sovereignty of God."
Foundational Building Blocks
Modesty and Purity must be built on the foundation of a saving relationship with Jesus Christ.
"The Princess and the Kiss" by Jennie Bishop
External Modesty vs. Internal Modesty
- External modesty is a reflection of the attitude of the heart (internal modesty).
- Without the internal attitude, the external appearance is either a facade or a reflection of man-made rules.
- Internal modesty has a real answer to the question: "Why can't I wear that?"
The Impact of Internal Modesty
- Cultivating a meek and modest spirit when the children are young will help minimize the arguments over attire and behavior when they are older.
- If children are secure in their relationships (with God and family) they will have less desire to draw attention to themselves through external attire and behavior.