Comments on: It’s Okay to Desire Modesty

By: Catalina

Catalina — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 14:45:38 +0000

Exactly, Anna. Couldn’t have said it better myself.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 09:42:22 +0000

“Contemporary culture is exploiting women by selling us a lie – a lie that says unless we are willing to be public with almost every aspect of ourselves, we are not truly comfortable with who we are.”

I see modesty as a way of showing how much I value my body. I value it enough to decide who can (only my husband in the future) and who can’t (everyone else) see my body.

Thanks for the thoughts. I wished more young christian women felt the same way.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:18:10 +0000

Wonderful post, Anna. Modesty definitely points toward value and encourages us men to respect women and see you all as those who are created in God’s image – rather than as objects to be desired, which our sin and society attempts to bring women down to. Thanks for your words – keep it up, Anna!

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The Perverse Psychology of ‘Showing Off’ « Veiled Glory — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:47:56 +0000

[...] Perverse Psychology of ‘Showing Off’ February 27, 2008 — cbrunette Anna wrote an exceptional post about modesty yesterday. Her main point is: You do not need to sacrifice your modesty in order to prove that you are [...]

By: cbrunette

cbrunette — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:05:40 +0000

Amen, Brava, with a cherry and sprinkles on top!

By: pistolpete

pistolpete — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 12:42:13 +0000

Each time I read your posts I thank God for my two teenage daughters who value modesty in dress and in behavior. I am truly blessed.

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 03:27:47 +0000

It’s so true that many young girls are getting sick of the expectations of the media and society in general–one friend of mine thinks the era of Kate Moss-like skinniness is on its way out. And I couldn’t agree more–modesty (whether in the Christian sense or not) seems to be gathering speed.

I also read Emily’s series on why we should be modest and The Rebelution Modesty Survey–both very interesting reading! I highly recommend reading the survey if you haven’t already.

Very inspiring topic!

By: Emily (Unfurling Flower)

Emily (Unfurling Flower) — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 02:16:33 +0000

This is such a great series Anna, I have been reading your posts and wishing every girl could read them and know the truths you are speaking about! Thanks for the link to my post, too

By: Kayla

Kayla — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 23:53:31 +0000

Amen, my sister. I wish my friends read your blog.

By: Joe Louthan

Joe Louthan — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 21:40:26 +0000

Infinite and one thank yous.

I had a serious discussion about this topic with a young lady.

Lady: That is rude when a guy doesn’t notice what you are trying to show off.
Me: It is not very appropriate of me to look elsewhere. All I am going to do is look at your eyes.
Lady: That’s it. I am going to where something that shows “me” off and you have to look.
Me: Good luck with all of that.

It is a different day and age when a single guy has to beg the girl to dress more modestly.

Thank you, Anne, for making my job a lot easier.