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Nature’s Modesty: A Light to the World

1 Peter 3:3-4 and a Cosmos Flower, Bellevue, Nebraska.A purple pink cosmos bipinnatus flower shines in the morning sunlight and modesty Bible verse 1 Peter 3:3-4

“Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.” 1 Peter 3:3-4

Modesty: A Light to the World

Nature does not strive to make itself more beautiful. Its beauty comes from within and shines as a light pointing towards its Creator. Likewise, 1 Peter 3:3-4 tells us that a person’s greatest beauty comes from the inside. Both this verse and 1 Timothy 2:9 make it clear that clothing is to be modest. In Matthew 5:28 Jesus warns men not to look at women with lust, but it stands equally as wrong for a woman to wear clothing that stirs up lust.

To practice modesty is not easy. Much of today’s fashion is designed to bring about  lustful desires. In all things, include the clothing we wear, Christians must ask the question, “Am I being like the world or a light to the world shinning for my Creator?”

Here is a great meme on modesty.

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Nature’s Modesty: A Light to the World — 6 Comments

  2. Hiya Pat …
    This might not be the right metaphor for an exchange between Christians, but I think you are …. ‘right on the money’!
    Life is a two-way street for all of us.
    Both Adam and Eve made mistakes.
    Good word.
    Preach it Brother!
    Warm greetings in Jesus Name! … Nick

  3. I heard a podcast regarding this verse and the author said that economic modesty at church functions was also appropriate. Leave your Gucci bag and Rolex at home, so to speak.

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