The Benefits of Modesty

 

Let’s face it, Modesty is not a popular subject, but it is one that is one the Bible addresses. Even in the Old Testament God commanded the priests to make no stairs up onto His altar because He didn’t want the priest’s nakedness to be seen. Imagine what this really means. The priests’ garment reached to their ankles so there would be very little skin showing in this instance. (See Exodus 20:26)

I am not saying that we need to wear our clothes down to the ankles nor live under the regulations of the law. If we live according to the law of love, we will also live a modest lifestyle.

Benefits of Modesty:

1. We all know that there is great virtue in obeying the Word of God. Although I know that modesty is not is not a subject that is readily addressed, it is a step in obedience to Scriptural commands. II Timothy 2:9 commands women to be dressed in modest apparel. Obedience to God’s will leads to His peace.

2. Modesty leads to a clear conscience. My husband says that if a woman dresses indecently she may well be seductive to those around her. Therefore if she dresses as women who profess to be Godly she will have a conscience free of offense.

3. Modesty shows respect to God, to self and to others. In Colossians 3:17 the apostle Paul commands us to do all we do in the Name of Jesus Christ. He says that everything we say and everything we do needs to be for God’s glory.

4. Modesty helps prevent the fear of rape. I John :15-17 lists three things that are in the world (which will pass away). They are:

The lust of the flesh

The lust of the eyes

The pride of life

The immodest person dresses according to what their flesh lusts after, the eyes of others lust after their fleshly lusts. Modesty helps prevent the fear of rape or extra-marital sex.

5. Modesty can also help prevent our legalistic brethren from stumbling. We are not to use our liberty as an occasion to please our flesh.

There are also other benefits to being modest. It can help secure the marriage relationships. It can help prevent jealousy and it leaves a good example to the generations coming after us.

Perhaps you can come up with your own thoughts on modesty. I would love to see your comments.

Next time: What is modesty?