Adorned with Good Deeds

Sometimes I feel that one of the topics not much appreciated is the topic of "modesty." These days, the modern world looks for trendiness in every way. I remember wearing a black polka-dotted top with blue jeans for a retreat at our college, where I heard that wearing jeans was not good. I am not going to share anything about the rigid dress code here. In metro cities, we are adapting ourselves to the culture around us. But may we also know that we don't need to impress anyone with how we dress.

For a week, God was putting these words about modesty from the letter of Paul in my heart: "I also want the women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, adorning themselves, not with elaborate hairstyles or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God." 1 Timothy 2:9–10 (NIV)

It is good when people say that when our heart is right, we can dress in the ways we want. But what does the Bible say about the heart? It says, "The heart is deceitful above all things." Jeremiah 17:9.

And one more thing—we can ask ourselves one question. Is what I am wearing giving God the glory He deserves from me? Is it helping others to be attracted towards the God I serve or towards me?

Proverbs 31:25 says, "She is clothed with strength and dignity." With modesty, our strength and dignity only increase. May God lead us towards pleasing Him.

Hey friend, dress modestly, adorn yourself with good works. This is not for church-going days alone. May our lifestyle reflect this.

It is true that we have let our families and our minds tolerate everything the world gives. But may we not tolerate what the Spirit urges us to resist. But we should also know that, be it any change in a person's life, it can happen only through the Holy Spirit convicting them, and they choose to obey Him.

Dear God, thank You for the wisdom in the Bible. Mould us into women of wisdom. May our good deeds be louder than our appearance. May we not become bound by the world in trying to please it. May we know that our approval should come from Christ. Adorn us with things that please You and not the world, Lord. May we have the courage to stand for You and keep us rightly aligned with the Word of God. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.