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"
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.
