Under Cover

Hello, here I am again.  Such a busy summer and already I'm worn out.  I have however had something on my mind.  A couple of years ago I was asked to teach a session of a ladies bible study.  The subject?  Modesty.  Fashion is a big thing for me relative to matching my accessories, shoes, etc. but I was not sure I could do this.  After all, when you take something like this on, everyone watches you!

I began the session by displaying my police uniform and making this statement.  "When I wear this uniform, I wear it with pride.  I wear it remembering who and what I represent.  Who do you represent?"  If we represent a woman of God, our manner of dress must reflect that.  

Look, I did not feel worthy to lead this class as I myself like to push the hemlines.  The way I gauge it is this "Would my manner of dress distract another from coming to Christ?  Would I be the one responsible for that? Lastly, am I honoring God?"

I use to love watching Dancing with the Stars on Monday nights but frankly, I had to stop.  Let me rephrase...I chose to stop watching it.  When a local news program has a "Skimpiest Outfit Report" the day after, that's a bit much.  So having a young man and a husband in the house, I said no more!

This past season however, I heard that Candace Cameron-Bure was a contestant.  I wondered how this Christian woman would manage that.  That question was quickly answered when she publicly made it know to the producers that she chose not to wear an outfit that would not honor God or her husband.  THAT ladies, is how it's done.  We can not fear being bold.  So what if they said "Sorry, that won't work."  So what? Nothing lost.  But our convictions remain intact.

I get it....I am a woman.  We all want to know we are accepted and loved and there are two thoughts here.  First, we might do it because we are young.  Second, we might do it because we are older.  As a young woman, we can wear tight, low cut and short clothes and get attention.  Later in life, perhaps our kids are gone, we're single again or we need to "feel accepted" consequently, we resort to the tight, low cut, and short.

As an officer, you have an expectation of me.  If I answered your call and I walked up with my uniform shirt unzipped to mid chest,  you might not only question my commitment to my job but also to the organization I represent.

As Christian women, we represent the one true God and He does not see young woman, older woman....He sees godly woman.  Does your dress reflect a commitment, love, dedication for Christ?  Candace Cameron-Bure said "God has changed me in ways words can't describe.  He has transformed the way I think and live my life." That's what it's all about....transforming.


 You may think that this is ridiculous and God would never reject us for immodesty.  The issue is our heart.  If our heart is with Christ, the rest should follow.  So perhaps you're asking "What is the rule of thumb?"  Well, Dr. Tony Evans of Oakcliff Church in Dallas put it like this:

To high,
To low, 
To tight, 
Gotta go!

You don't have to get a whole new wardrobe, I have several lightweight scarves that I carry in my car  in the event I may need one.  I have found myself draping it over my shoulders or on my knees.  Either way, it serves as a cover.

If you yourself know your pushing the limit, get that stuff under cover!  I  promise others will be able to see your heart-you don't have to show them.


Therefore I urge you brothers, in view of God's mercy to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-this is your spiritual act of worship.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is -his good, pleasing and perfect will.  Romans 12:1-2


Note: Again, I believe God chose me to lead this class as I myself have struggled with this issue.  I pray I honor him daily in my manner of dress.  While this is a tough subject, if it goes unaddressed, God will hold me responsible for not acting so I write this in love my sisters.