Last week at Vibe we had the privilege of having Tracy Parlin visit to talk to the ladies in the house! We continued our series of Blurred Vision, so often the world gives out a picture of how we should act or dress. We hear so many different opinions, read so many magazines, where can we find the truth! When it comes to deciding what to wear, the Bible seems to be the last place we look. Surely, the Bible doesn't really say anything about what we should wear. If you look closer, you will see that it does!
The definition for modesty is 1. the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc. 2. regard for decency of behavior, speech, dress, etc. It means a lot more than it sound, and it doesn't sound that pretty either. Wish it sounded as great as beautiful, just as I wish we would seek it as much as beauty. And we sure do seek "beauty"! just take a look at any women magazine! What are some words that stick out? You'll probably see "fashion", "beauty tips", "Dos and Don'ts"
Tracy led us through some great verses that help guides us to choosing wisely when it comes to the closet. 1 Timothy 2:9-10 talks about a godly woman dressing modestly, not wearing braids or gold or pearls or expensive clothes. I know what you might be thinking. I can't wear jewelry or braid my hear! That is not what the Bible is saying, during these times, these are what women would do to bring attention to themselves. When we are getting ready, are we dressing up for special attention? Are we dressing for a guy?
In 1 Peter 3:3-5, the Bible says instead of the clothing drawing attention, our inner self should be where the beauty is! Are we pleasing God by the way we act or by the way we dress?
Have you ever thought about what kinds of people you will attract? If you dress "sexy", you attract the "macks". Rather than attracting the "man" with the inner beauty!
So how do we dress, this verse is a great verse as we seek the beauty of modesty! Colossians 3:12-14 (the Message) "So, chosen by God for this new life of love, dress in the wardrobe God picked out for you: compassion, kindness, humility, quiet strength, discipline. Be even-tempered, content with second place, quick to forgive an offense. Forgive as quickly and completely as the Master forgave you. And regardless of what else you put on, wear love. It's your basic, all-purpose garment, Never be without it." This is what we should seek! The wardrobe of God!
By wearing these things we are being more Christ-like and even loving our possible future husband!
~Ash
Vibe Intern
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