The Value of Modesty

Being modest is something one should value, especially if one is a believer. A modest person is one who is meek, humble, kind, and one who shows simplicity. Nowadays with eroding values, there is a call to modesty not only in dress, but in a person's character, and I think that is a good thing. In the world we live in there are numerous sexual perversions now being touted as acceptable or okay just as long as no one gets hurt. People are wearing immodest clothing, which may or may not say anything about a person's character, but says much to the rest of the world as to how one will be viewed. People who are modest in dress and character are treated with far more respect than one who is not modest. When one is modest, spiritually they are right. They are balanced in not only how they treat others, but they are balanced in their conduct, and their appearance shows this.

People respect those who have character and live with integrity, honor, and dignity. And that is how we are to conduct ourselves in all areas of our lives. Wives who are modest are submissive and obedient to their husbands. They respect their husband's authority in the home and are loyal, ladylike, slow to anger, and whose conduct and manner of dress are not offensive, for she knows that what she does is a reflection of her husband for she has influence. She is the keeper of the home. In other words, she is like the Proverbs 31 wife, the wife of noble character. She is an industrious woman of strength and intelligence; she is trustworthy and generous. In short, modest people are also such. She is one without pretense for she is genuine. She is affectionate and loving. She is honest in all her dealings. Let me keep this in mind. These are qualities that all women, and men should follow, not just wives.

Modest men are men who are good husbands and good stewards. They are not religious, hypocritical, and self righteous. They don't just have the appearance of modesty, for they are real men, authentic and not putting on airs. They are to be leaders of their home and not allow their authority to be usurped. They are not easily swayed or influenced. They are submissive and obedient to the will of God. They are meek and humble and those who are husbands are called to love their wives, cherish them, and be faithful to them. In short, a modest person is one who is not only meek and humble, but also wise, compliant to the will of God, and are willing to yield to His authority without fail and certainly without degradation.

Verses to read: Proverbs 31:10-31, Matthew 5:3-11, Matthew 23:1-12, Ephesians 5:22-24, Colossians 3:18, 1 Tomothy 2:9-15, 1 Timothy 3:2-10, 1 Peter 3:3-6