Get thee to a Nunnery!
As many of you know, I am neck deep in researching topics for a study focused on Biblical Womanhood. This has lead me to several interesting articles and books, and sermons, and left me with lots of questions while I sort through to try to flesh out important Biblical truths about femininity.
While I am in the research stage, I thought I'd share 2 articles on Modesty with you. Girls, it's important for us to face it once in awhile to make sure we aren't constantly desensitized by what our culture tells us is acceptable. Guys, you too.
First, let me direct you to an article written by an 18 year old male and his perspective. I SO appreciate his candor.
Next, get ready to have your world rocked. I stumbled upon the following survey last year, and completely discouraged, I spent the bulk of a 5 hour road trip discussing some of the surrounding topics and results with Scott (my pastor) and after that- came to the realization that although some of the results seem extreme, they are real & worth weight.
Now before you throw out your entire wardrobe and head for the nearest nunnery . . . I encourage you to take it in, allow your perspective to be shaped (if needed) discuss it with people you trust, and then allow it to be in the back of your minds as you choose your outfits everyday.
I admit, there are days I simply tell my conscience to shush because I want to stand out. But that's why I MUST go back and read this kind of thing over and over.
And then there are the bummer days where I hear directly from the guys in my life that I dress "super modest" and I cringe. Ick. You'd think that that statement would make me feel GREAT... it never does. EVER. Why? Because I am a true result of the conditioning of my culture that constantly paints us into a competition for attentions (good or bad). And I buy it. And "the heart [my heart] is deceitful above all things."
