Modesty is a Virtue

As we head into the hotter months of the year, I am reminded of one of the more forgotten virtues in our modern world: modesty.

Now that is not to say that people cannot wear whatever, they choose, but modesty should not be forgotten.

When Rebekah first met Isaac, she approached him and covered her face with her veil. She did not want to attract him solely by her looks but by her hard-working attitude. Before she left, Rebekah watered ten very thirsty camels.

To make a long explanation short, this would have taken about three hours to do. She was a Proverbs 31 woman.

Then look at Peter. After The Resurrection, Jesus told His disciples where to meet him. While they are waiting on Jesus, the disciples go out to fish, likely to get some breakfast.

When Jesus tells them to cast the net on the other side, the disciples realize that it is Jesus. Peter then puts on a tunic because he was “lightly clad.”

Peter realized that since he was in The Presence of Jesus, he needed to look professional. In the same way, since we have Jesus with us always, we should always try and look professional.

When I was in high school, I wore a prolife t-shirt and was sent to change, but in the meantime, so many of my peers wore revealing clothing that was also against the dress code, but they were not called out. This inconsistency highlights the need for a balanced approach to modesty.

As always, what you wear should be based on where you are and the circumstances, not a desire for gazes.

Fashion choices vary, and while some trends may not align with my views, modesty remains a virtue worth preserving.

Do not forget that we are like the grasses and flowers of the field that will wilt and fade. You will not always have youthful beauty, but I think that kindness, empathy, and wisdom are infinitely more beautiful traits which outshine youthful beauty.