Telegram

     I was in class one day for Bible study, we were talking about modesty.  One of the points were, "I am like a telegram, what message am I sending."  If you don't know what a telegram is, it is a machine that used to send messages to one place to another.  Of course we don't use them anymore, we have more advanced technology.  But when they were used, it really helped people know things faster.  It could keep families in touch, and tell if a train was going to be late.  Anyways, back to the quote.  When we dress, we are kind of sending a telegram to the people we see.  So the next time you are in doubt of what you are wearing, just think..."What message am I sending to everyone?"

Modesty

Modesty is one of those topics that people don't like to talk about, especially people in the church.  We don't want to judge each other, so instead we tend to make it seem like we approve of dress that we know is not pleasing to God.  But, what does the Bible say about that?
1 Corinthians 5:11-14 says But now I am writing you that you must not associate with anyone who calls himself a brother but is sexuall immoral or greedy, and idolater or a slanderer, a drunkard or a swindler.  With such a man do not even eat.  What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church?  Are you not to judge those inside?  God will judge those outside.  "Expel the wicked man from among you."

Wow, that is pretty powerful, but we must also remember that the bible tells us in Galatians 6:1-Brothers, if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently.  But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.  Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.

We are all sinners.  We all make mistakes.  We all need help.  Sometimes just setting a good example of dress is a help to those around you.  Gently restoring each other means doing it in a loving way, a way that you know you are not any better.  Modesty starts in the heart.  We must have a heart for the things of Jesus and a desire to do what is right for him.  He tells us to be pure because he knows that we are easily tempted and one immodest dress could cause many guys to have a lustful thought.  We are not supposed to cause our brothers to sin.  So, take a second to glance at yourself in the mirror and make sure that what you are wearing will not cause your brother in Christ to sin.  Modest is hottest and we can look great without showing too much skin.  Can you raise and praise?  Raise your arms in praise to God without your tummy showing.  Can you kneel without reveal?  Kneel to God without your undies or your bum showing.  Is your chest covered?  These are just a few things that can cause guys to sin.  Lets first change our heart then change our dress.  Read Ephesians 5, it gives us some great examples on how to act.
What are some stumbling blocks for you?

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