The mention of the word modesty conjures up images of women in petticoats and bonnets. It has become an outdated notion instead of a desirable trait. Christians are wise to remember that modesty is biblically mandated. It is an attitude that starts in the heart and works outward.

As we narrow our look at modesty to the issue of clothing, it is easily observed that when women of the world head out in the morning, they are not concerned about appearing modest. Instead, most women are heading out hoping that they are in vogue, in fashion and not wearing last year’s styles. Many clamor to be in step with whatever Hollywood has trotted out.

There is a popular discount store that boasts a line of clothing called “Xhilaration.” It is targeted to girls as young as 6 years of age and it comes with this label: “There are no rules. Whether you choose to dress crazy or dress to thrill — make a statement, make a scene, wear what you want and it won’t be wrong.” That sums the world’s philosophy in a nutshell. The attitude is “if you’ve got it, flaunt it; leave as little to the imagination as possible and as for modesty, get real, this is the 21^st century.”

To read the entire article by Mary K. Mohler, Director of the Seminary Wives Institue at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, please go to: http://www.albertmohler.com/documents/ModelingModesty.pdf