Why Should We Be Modest?

The other day I came across this really awesome post on this blog, millennialmormons.com. I reallly loved what they had to say about modesty and WHY we make an effort to be modest as members of the LDS church.

Check it out. :)

The New Millennial Mormon Modesty Argument-

http://www.millennialmormons.com/new-millennial-mormon-modesty-argument/

They talk about modesty and the effect it has on men and women. But they also talk about how being modest is more importantly a part of keeping our covenants we've made with the Lord.

Being modest isn't something the modern fashion industry is currently into; within the last few years we've been reintroduce to certain styles that are a bit revealing and interesting--to say the least.

For girls: skinny jeans, crop tops, short/mini skirts, cutoff shorts(Daisy Duke style shorts), bandeau tops, and shirts with cut-outs. (there's probably more, as well)

For guys: skinny jeans, low-riding pants(thankfully some are catching on that it is not attractive), the tank top, the muscle t-shirt, and short shorts. (there's probably more, as well)

As the times have changed, we see the types of fashion changing as well. It's a bit interesting looking around Forever 21 at their styles they have these days. I LOVE Forever 21. You can find so many cute and modest things there, and SO many immodest and interesting clothes as well... It's hard to get around those things these days. For men and women shorts have gotten shorter, tops have gotten higher & lower, and the over all styles are changing more each year.

In our desire to be modest, it's sometimes overlooked because these new distracting styles placed before us today. It's hard to find modest clothes and still look 'cute'! But it's worth it BECAUSE we want to live our lives to please Christ and Heavenly Father--they've given us all that we have, it's the least we could do! Striving to be modest isn't easy, but we are promised blessings in return if we live worthy of our covenants.

I believe we should be modest to keep the sacred covenants we've made with the Lord, and so we are not a distraction to those around us.

I hope you all ready the blog post from the Millennial Mormons, I thought it was great!

Stay true to your selves, and remember what your purpose is here on earth!

Love this!

Love, Megs. :)