Friday, April 1, 2011

Modesty: an outward reflection of an inward condition

Do you love Him?  God, that is.  He didn't take me out of this world.  He wants me to live in this world as an ambassador, an alien and stranger.  But He does not want me to conform to this world.  If I were going to witness to a bunch of Hell's Angel biker types, I'd wear a leather jacket.  If I were going to speak with a group of muslim women, I'd cover my head if I felt like my uncovered head would be a distraction to my message.  I'm free.  There's no harm or slight to the gospel.  Would I conform my dress to witness with ladies in the adult entertainment industry?  No.  However, many of our young girls in church dress more like they have a need to attract the eyes of young men (and older men) than to fullfill their mission to help point all eyes to Christ.  Where are the dads?  Why aren't they telling their daughters "NO".  Maybe that's why they do it.  Will some man notice me?  Will they care enough about me to call out the princess I have been redeemed to be.  If my dad won't, then surely the whole princess thing is not true.  It must be for the other daughters of the King, but not me.  Look past the dress.  Their hearts feel more like the ladies on the corner than of the hearts of those of infinite value.  It's a lie.  Love them enough to tell them the truth.http://www.oneplace.com/ministries/familylife-today/