So this summer I've read several Christian blogs about pool and beach wear. While I sympathize with a lot that is being said and I agree fully that modesty is important (I have three boys and a husband I'd be nuts not to agree!!!) I'm not totally against two piece bathing suits. I actually take more offense at skimpy church wear!
So that is the issue of 'sexual' modesty, what about another side of modesty? Is modesty only about clothing and the covering up of one's body? Here's the definition of modest: Unassuming or moderate in the estimation of one's abilities or achievements. So we know that means clothing, and it also means talents as we're supposed to be humble, but what about money? Oh, oh, here's where the rubber meets the road and I hope I don't step on too many toes.
Sometimes I wonder about these sweaters that proclaim "BENCH" down the sleeve. And clothing with the "Lululemon" symbol, I can already hear the onslaught coming. What if I got it second hand? What if it was on sale? Is it okay when the skimpy skanky bikini is on sale? Why do you want clothing that is obviously very expensive? Really? I think that's a good motive to examine. Are we running after the world wanting 'brand name' stuff? I know many say they are so comfortable, I can tell you I think I'd be very UNcomfortable in a hoodie I paid a hundred bucks for. It's all relative though. I mean some might buy very expensive shoes and have the real excuse that they are on their feet all day as a nurse. There's always different good 'reasons'. Like I said I just want to examine our motives. Sometimes I see two year olds running around in brand name hoodies and I wonder....
What about vehicles? Do we 'need' a vehicle with a name basically proclaims... "I have money"? Do we all need the fanciest SUV we can get? Here in central Alberta a rusty van is an embarrassment!
When God blesses you with a beautiful body you should not show it all, and when God blesses you with talents you should show them humbly, when God blesses you with obedient children you should not look down your nose at the struggling mother in the grocery store. Right? So...when God blesses you with money is it ok to flaunt it?
It's easier for me I know, I don't have the body, or the obedient kids and my talents are a bit limited, and we are blessed financially but not 'Coach Purse" blessed. Course I've never been interested in designer anything so I guess I'm blessed not to be coveting those things. Not that I don't covet. Oh I would LOVE a bigger house and yard, a vehicle that would pull a little trailer, a trailer to pull, and many other wonderful things that money can buy! Satan waits around every corner to tempt us hey?
Well,I just wanted us all to remember when we judge the skimpy bikinis at the beach that modesty does not end with clothing.
I hope you all have a blessed week, and forgive me for speaking my mind... I know you are used to it! ;)
I
know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I
have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,
whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do all this through him who gives me strength.~ Philippians 4:12,13
