Modesty is a calling from God for all people. It is an area of great growth and maturity. We are going to spend some time today studying the Scriptures and applying them to our lives personally. What ...
Appearance and actions reflect the life we live. We present ourselves to the world based on our self-perception and aspirations. To be modest is to consider what our clothing and behavior represent.
Moral virtues are good habits that make us strong. Virtues are to the person what nutrition is to the body. “Empowerment” has become a buzz word for radical feminists who want to become strong. Yet ...
In the first three posts of this series, we discussed (1) Irene McMullin's criticism of views of modesty based on ignorance, then (2) egalitarian conception of modesty, and finally (3) McMullin's own ...
If it doesn’t include social interaction, norms and a desire not to offend, it’s not modesty, CU Boulder philosopher Derick Hughes argues When it comes to definition, “modesty” doesn’t seem all that ...
As the hot weather has descended on us and we are in summertime or vacation time, it is appropriate to speak of modesty of dress especially in participation in the Holy Eucharist, the receiving of Our ...
Throughout human history, the Abrahamic faiths have consistently emphasised modesty, dignity, and moral conduct. While societies have changed dramatically over the centuries, one principle has ...
In the church, the term “modesty” is almost always used to mean “not sexually provocative.” We think of modest dress as loose fitting clothes, long skirts, and covered shoulders. And, as that list of ...
Modesty then involves not confusing the two types of worth. One may have larger-than-average extrinsic worth, but this does not affect her intrinsic worth. Neither, of course, does other people's ...