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Modesty Matters Because Your Heart Matters

Imagine stopping a stranger, man or woman, on the street to ask, “How would you define modesty?” Chances are, their conception begins and ends with clothing: “Clothing that isn’t too showy.” “Not wearing tight, revealing clothing.” “More clothing, less skin.” The laundry list goes on, with clothing written all over it.Now imagine querying a believer. Does Christian modesty center on necklines and dress length? Do words like showy, tight, revealing, and skin fill our definition? Certainly, when i