A LITTLE HELP, LADIES! BY MY HUSBAND MILTON
Kristy and I have enjoyed a wonderful marriage for many years. She is a model in so many ways to share on the subject of modesty. Kristy is not a prude and has always been very stylish in dress. I admire her commitment to honor God and help others in this area.
Now, my thoughts…
Women don't understand what the visual view of a woman's body does to a man. They may think they understand, but they don't. Men are visual and the devil and his crowd understand this. That is what all of this unhealthy display of boobs is all about. It is about dishonoring God and the glory of a woman, and in the process tempting young boys, teenagers, and men.
It is to the point that almost everywhere you go, a man has to continually direct his eyes off of women who aren’t dressed properly--that is, unless he wants to keep looking. I believe men have a duty to guard against lust and make it a point keep their gaze and thoughts pure. Having said that my question is, Why would a pure woman desire to tempt a man to be impure? I guess the answer is simple. Either they like tempting men, or they want to be “stylish” and don’t care what it does to others.
Pornography is a multi-billion dollar business, but pardon my bluntness, a man doesn’t have to go to the porno sites to gratify his lusts. Too often he just has to look around the crowd. Now mind you, I’m not looking, but others are. That is just the way men are built. It takes a godly man—or a dead man—to do otherwise.
While I grew up in a strict background, I certainly do not desire my wife to look dowdy, plain, or out of date. Certainly a woman can honor God in her dress and appearance and not display her charms (as Kristy says) in a silly or sensual way. What is there to gain by sensual dress? Why be a part of tempting or providing lustful gratification?
Finally, the Christian world is all caught up in “successful living.” That’s okay with me, but we might include in the success formula that success also means not fouling up morally.
Ladies, we men, who are men of God, are not necessarily men of steel. A little help is appreciated.
posted by Kristy Dykes @ 7:02 AM
4 comments
4 Comments:
I can only say that as a 27-year old woman, sometimes I am ashamed by the way women dress.
For a long time I was in a strict Pentecostal church, and everything that entails. After much prayer, God showed me the true meaning of His Word, and as I applied those scriptures to my life, I realized what things were impure.
I continue to pray for the men in our society who have to deal with the constant parade of flesh in the name of fashion.
I am now considered one of the most fashionable people in my circle, but I also know that God is pleased with the way I dress.
Showing all your "charms" has become commonplace, and sadly I see it in the church. As Christians, we must continue to pray that this practice be removed from the church and removed from the hearts of Christians.
God Bless!
Thank you, K. Michelle, for your comment. What a wise woman you are! May God richly bless you!
Nice car! You two make a great looking couple.
About the cleavage issue....we went to the Reniassance Festival with my kids (teen boys 16 and 14 at that time) and my niece and nephew. I made outfits for all of us to wear to make it a little more fun.
While we walked around my niece (age 11) suddenly asked, "Aunt? Why do all the women have their...you knows....puffed up above their shirts like that? I don't like it and neither does God." Out of the mouth of babes.
I am sometimes caught in a gown or shirt that is lower than I thought and I stress about it all day. I'm weeding them out of my closet.
I'm glad you touch on this subject. It's one of great importance for the teens. I was never taught how to dress appropriately and for years I dressed just like the rest of the world.
Hugs,
Pammer
THanks, Pammer, for your comments. Yes, out of the mouth of babes! In another post, I told the joke of the little boy who asked his mommy why the women had "their butts in their blouses." Heehee.
That's quite a statement: "I was never taught how to dress appropriately and for years I dressed just like the rest of the world." I think that's why we, as more mature Christian women, are duty bound to teach the younger ones. The Apostle Peter told us to do this.
You also said, "I'm glad you touched on this subject." I felt that the Lord wanted me to. I'd felt the urging for weeks.
Thanks again for commenting.
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