Promote respect for the authority of scripture<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe Word of God and having a relationship with Him are things that have power to truly change a person. Let\u2019s not think so highly of ourselves to suppose we can apply scare tactics and a little guilt in order to effectively adapt a person to godly behavior; after all, when modesty is addressed in scripture it is not just referring to the outward appearance but to the heart. Maturity takes time, but maturity won\u2019t happen without the nurturing words that proceed from the mouth of the Creator. His Word must reign supreme if we hope to experience any measure of success.<\/p>\n
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<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nPromote humility<\/strong><\/h3>\nI once knew a family who refused make-up, colorful fabrics and accessories for their girls because they did not want to attract attention; they worked so hard on their alternative look that it actually drew more notice than discouraged it. Christians are a peculiar people because they uniquely belong to God and own the vast treasure that comes with the privilege, not because they are striving to be extra-biblically strange. The intent behind each fashion statement should be to please God and to regard others as more important than ourselves (Philippians 2:3).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote respect for each other<\/strong><\/h3>\nCamaraderie and fellowship are important elements to any youth group. An important dynamic in such a community is learning how to serve others and prefer them as more important. Girls can help the guys by dressing less provocatively, and guys can serve the ladies by showing respect. Paul encourages, \u201cLet nothing be done through selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.\u201d (Philippians 2:3).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote discipleship<\/strong><\/h3>\nScripture teaches that once the seed of God\u2019s word takes root in a person\u2019s life, it is our responsibility to take action by discipling them, to nudge them into a life of sanctification (Matthew 28:19). The practical experience of becoming set apart for God is a life-long process that requires fellowship, accountability, and sound teaching: \u201cAnd let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another\u2014and all the more as you see the Day approaching.\u201d (Hebrews 10:24-25).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\nDictionary.com lists \u201cfreedom from vanity\u201d as one definition of the word modesty. Modesty should be perceived as a freedom from emptiness, from letting culture dictate how we present ourselves. We are no longer in bondage to the pressures and weight of society\u2019s insistence. Let your youth understand that they don\u2019t have to be ruled by these things, but rather put into subjection all things by the authority of scripture.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote good options<\/strong><\/h3>\nI have seen ads in malls and magazines that break my heart, young boys and girls dressed up like objects for sexual lust; these advertisers are guilty of broadcasting dishonor on these precious little members of God\u2019s creation. It is apparent their employers don\u2019t care; if they did they wouldn\u2019t put them up in such compromising presentation. There are on the other hand, fashion statements worth repeating, styles and brands that show a little more consideration to modesty. There needs to be an open dialog concerning these things and done in a setting that allows for open discussion and a chance for the younger generation to be heard.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
All for Him<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe end of the matter is that we do all things to the glory of God which translates to obedience to God and keeping an eye out for our brothers and sisters. Let\u2019s teach each of our youths to say, \u201cI have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.\u201d (Galatians 2:20).<\/p>\n
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Practical Ways to Teach Modesty to Today's Youth - Sharefaith Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/2014\/08\/practical-ways-teach-modesty-todays-youth-10-ways\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Practical Ways to Teach Modesty to Today's Youth - Sharefaith Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Just mention the word modesty and chances are you will be misunderstood. The first things to come to my mind are burkas, long denim skirts, turtlenecks and culottes. 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<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\nPromote humility<\/strong><\/h3>\nI once knew a family who refused make-up, colorful fabrics and accessories for their girls because they did not want to attract attention; they worked so hard on their alternative look that it actually drew more notice than discouraged it. Christians are a peculiar people because they uniquely belong to God and own the vast treasure that comes with the privilege, not because they are striving to be extra-biblically strange. The intent behind each fashion statement should be to please God and to regard others as more important than ourselves (Philippians 2:3).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote respect for each other<\/strong><\/h3>\nCamaraderie and fellowship are important elements to any youth group. An important dynamic in such a community is learning how to serve others and prefer them as more important. Girls can help the guys by dressing less provocatively, and guys can serve the ladies by showing respect. Paul encourages, \u201cLet nothing be done through selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.\u201d (Philippians 2:3).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote discipleship<\/strong><\/h3>\nScripture teaches that once the seed of God\u2019s word takes root in a person\u2019s life, it is our responsibility to take action by discipling them, to nudge them into a life of sanctification (Matthew 28:19). The practical experience of becoming set apart for God is a life-long process that requires fellowship, accountability, and sound teaching: \u201cAnd let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another\u2014and all the more as you see the Day approaching.\u201d (Hebrews 10:24-25).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\nDictionary.com lists \u201cfreedom from vanity\u201d as one definition of the word modesty. Modesty should be perceived as a freedom from emptiness, from letting culture dictate how we present ourselves. We are no longer in bondage to the pressures and weight of society\u2019s insistence. Let your youth understand that they don\u2019t have to be ruled by these things, but rather put into subjection all things by the authority of scripture.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote good options<\/strong><\/h3>\nI have seen ads in malls and magazines that break my heart, young boys and girls dressed up like objects for sexual lust; these advertisers are guilty of broadcasting dishonor on these precious little members of God\u2019s creation. It is apparent their employers don\u2019t care; if they did they wouldn\u2019t put them up in such compromising presentation. There are on the other hand, fashion statements worth repeating, styles and brands that show a little more consideration to modesty. There needs to be an open dialog concerning these things and done in a setting that allows for open discussion and a chance for the younger generation to be heard.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
All for Him<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe end of the matter is that we do all things to the glory of God which translates to obedience to God and keeping an eye out for our brothers and sisters. Let\u2019s teach each of our youths to say, \u201cI have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.\u201d (Galatians 2:20).<\/p>\n
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Practical Ways to Teach Modesty to Today's Youth - Sharefaith Magazine<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sharefaithblog.wpengine.com\/2014\/08\/practical-ways-teach-modesty-todays-youth-10-ways\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Practical Ways to Teach Modesty to Today's Youth - Sharefaith Magazine\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Just mention the word modesty and chances are you will be misunderstood. The first things to come to my mind are burkas, long denim skirts, turtlenecks and culottes. 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Camaraderie and fellowship are important elements to any youth group. An important dynamic in such a community is learning how to serve others and prefer them as more important. Girls can help the guys by dressing less provocatively, and guys can serve the ladies by showing respect. Paul encourages, \u201cLet nothing be done through selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.\u201d (Philippians 2:3).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote discipleship<\/strong><\/h3>\nScripture teaches that once the seed of God\u2019s word takes root in a person\u2019s life, it is our responsibility to take action by discipling them, to nudge them into a life of sanctification (Matthew 28:19). The practical experience of becoming set apart for God is a life-long process that requires fellowship, accountability, and sound teaching: \u201cAnd let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another\u2014and all the more as you see the Day approaching.\u201d (Hebrews 10:24-25).<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\nDictionary.com lists \u201cfreedom from vanity\u201d as one definition of the word modesty. Modesty should be perceived as a freedom from emptiness, from letting culture dictate how we present ourselves. We are no longer in bondage to the pressures and weight of society\u2019s insistence. Let your youth understand that they don\u2019t have to be ruled by these things, but rather put into subjection all things by the authority of scripture.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
Promote good options<\/strong><\/h3>\nI have seen ads in malls and magazines that break my heart, young boys and girls dressed up like objects for sexual lust; these advertisers are guilty of broadcasting dishonor on these precious little members of God\u2019s creation. It is apparent their employers don\u2019t care; if they did they wouldn\u2019t put them up in such compromising presentation. There are on the other hand, fashion statements worth repeating, styles and brands that show a little more consideration to modesty. There needs to be an open dialog concerning these things and done in a setting that allows for open discussion and a chance for the younger generation to be heard.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
All for Him<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe end of the matter is that we do all things to the glory of God which translates to obedience to God and keeping an eye out for our brothers and sisters. Let\u2019s teach each of our youths to say, \u201cI have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.\u201d (Galatians 2:20).<\/p>\n
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Dictionary.com lists \u201cfreedom from vanity\u201d as one definition of the word modesty. Modesty should be perceived as a freedom from emptiness, from letting culture dictate how we present ourselves. We are no longer in bondage to the pressures and weight of society\u2019s insistence. Let your youth understand that they don\u2019t have to be ruled by these things, but rather put into subjection all things by the authority of scripture.<\/p>\n
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Promote good options<\/strong><\/h3>\nI have seen ads in malls and magazines that break my heart, young boys and girls dressed up like objects for sexual lust; these advertisers are guilty of broadcasting dishonor on these precious little members of God\u2019s creation. It is apparent their employers don\u2019t care; if they did they wouldn\u2019t put them up in such compromising presentation. There are on the other hand, fashion statements worth repeating, styles and brands that show a little more consideration to modesty. There needs to be an open dialog concerning these things and done in a setting that allows for open discussion and a chance for the younger generation to be heard.<\/p>\n
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All for Him<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe end of the matter is that we do all things to the glory of God which translates to obedience to God and keeping an eye out for our brothers and sisters. Let\u2019s teach each of our youths to say, \u201cI have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.\u201d (Galatians 2:20).<\/p>\n
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Just mention the word modesty and chances are you will be misunderstood. The first things to come to my mind are burkas, long denim skirts, turtlenecks and culottes. Many times the topic is overlooked because battling preconceptions on the topic is just too much work; cultural influences scatter standards every which way; and let\u2019s face […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3503,"featured_media":26919,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"spay_email":"","footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[2307,4154,4143,4155,10657],"tags":[2107,1574,1436,722,1435],"class_list":{"0":"post-12998","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-christian-lifestyle","8":"category-church-resources-church-resources","9":"category-sunday-school-ministry","10":"category-sunday-school-resources","11":"category-youth-ministry","12":"tag-christian-modesty","13":"tag-modesty","14":"tag-youth-group-tips","15":"tag-youth-ministry","16":"tag-youth-pastor"},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/blogrouting.sharefaith.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/Practical-Ways-to-Teach-Modesty-to-Todays-Youth.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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The end of the matter is that we do all things to the glory of God which translates to obedience to God and keeping an eye out for our brothers and sisters. Let\u2019s teach each of our youths to say, \u201cI have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.\u201d (Galatians 2:20).<\/p>\n
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