Modesty. A conversation that is never just ‘one and done’. While immediate questions that arise tend to gravitate towards what specific clothing items are acceptable or not for the Christian woman, there is so much more to discuss. Namely, what is the root purpose of our conversations about modesty? These discussions can raise questions about cultural norms or biblical expectations but can also bring about feelings of guilt or shame. It is crucial to approach these questions in a way that speaks truth into the situation with grace and love.
Megan Hill, author for the Gospel Coalition, shares her experiences with why modesty is important. Instead of pointing out what not to wear, Hill shares that conversations about modesty are an opportunity to intentionally disciple the next generation of Christian women. These conversations can be heavy and loaded with emotions. Connecting these hard topics back to what Scripture teaches is essential to speaking truth in grace and love.
It’s important to remember that modesty isn’t just something to discuss once when a girl is 13 and never talk about it again. Read more about female modesty in this week’s article to strengthen the foundation for beginning or continuing conversations about modesty.
