Answering the Guy Questions by Leslie Ludy

Author:Leslie Ludy
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780736932066
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

CHAPTER FIVE

Becoming a Princess of Purity

helping guys rise above sexual sin

The problems of lust, perversion, and sexual addiction can seem overwhelming when you take a look at the state of modern manhood. But there are plenty of practical ways that we as young women can help guys overcome the sexual pitfalls that are so prevalent in today’s world. We must remember that society’s sexual problems are not just a result of modern guys. Girls are huge contributors. We shouldn’t just point the finger of blame at the opposite sex and sit around complaining about how many guys are sexually warped. Rather, we should diligently pray that the sexual climate of our culture would realign with God’s pattern. And then, by His enabling grace, we should do everything that lies within our power to help that dream become a reality. Here are some practical ways we can begin.

Dress with Dignity

All the godly young men whom I interviewed for this book mentioned immodesty as a huge factor in the demise of modern men. Christ-built warrior-poets are longing for young women who will dress in a way that assists a man’s mental purity rather than tempts him to compromise. But being a young woman myself, I know that you can’t just say “dress more modestly” and leave it at that. I am well aware that this area is a huge challenge for modern Christian young women. Just a few months ago, I went to the mall hoping to find a couple of summer tops. After visiting ten stores and trying on countless possibilities, I walked away empty-handed. Much to my frustration, the only shirts available were tight, low cut, and see-through. And unless I wanted to shop in the grandma section, there seemed to be no modest options. As fashion trends become more and more sensual, most Christian girls feel they have no choice but to comply with culture. Dressing modestly (and fashionably) these days is an art form. Most of us aren’t willing to go to the effort it takes to overcome the challenges and dress with grace, mystique, and dignity. Add to that our desire to be found appealing to the opposite sex, and we end up with dismally low standards for the way we dress. We know that we’ll get more attention from guys in form-fitting tops, tight pants, and short skirts. And it’s all too tempting to rationalize immodesty because “at least this outfit isn’t as bad as a lot of things I could wear.” We think that as long as we aren’t going topless on the beach, we have an element of modesty. But what is God’s standard?

I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly (1 Timothy 2:9 NASB).

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