Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America Quotes

“The fashion industry does not believe that the principle purpose of clothing is to cover the body; it believes that the principle purpose of clothing is sexual attraction. This is the very opposite of Christian modesty.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“It is not legalism to urge God’s children to cover themselves, because modesty is the command of Scripture. The desire of the regenerate heart is to honor the Lord Jesus and to do whatever brings Him glory by keeping His commandments.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“The saints of God must examine whatever they wear and their motives for wearing it by the word of God.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“Women should be especially aware of how their clothing impacts men; because generally speaking, men are far more visually oriented than women are. Richard Baxter wisely commented that women sin when their clothing tends “to the ensnaring of the minds of the beholders in shameless,[92] lustful, wanton passions, though you say, you intend it not, it is your sin, that you do that which probably will procure it, yea, that you did not your best to avoid it. And though it be their sin and vanity that is the cause, it is nevertheless your sin to be the unnecessary occasion: for you must consider that you live among diseased souls! And you must not lay a stumbling-block in their way, nor blow up the fire of their lust, nor make your ornaments their snares; but you must walk among sinful persons, as you would do with a candle among straw or gunpowder; or else you may see the flame which you would not foresee, when it is too late to quench it.”[93]”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“Men must always live holy lives that avoid wrath and dispute, particularly in connection with prayer for others; women are always to live in accord with their profession of godliness, dressing modestly and discreetly, and manifesting a proper relationship to men as regards the question of authority.”[17] We have then a Biblical directive for modest apparel that begins in the context of our corporate worship and that extends from there to our daily living. However, having said that, modesty is not first an issue of clothing. It is primarily an issue of the heart. And if the heart is right with God, it will govern itself in purity coupled with humility and will express itself modestly.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“Christian women must self-consciously control their hearts and passions, instead of arraying themselves elaborately, expensively, and/or sensuously. If they are modest, they will not draw attention to themselves in the wrong way. Their dress will not say “SEX!” or “PRIDE!” or “MONEY!”, but “purity,” “humility,” and “moderation.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“Swimwear by design is the classic case of trying to have your cake and eat it too. It was devised to offer nudity and covering at the same time.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty

“Richard Baxter wisely commented that women sin when their clothing tends “to the ensnaring of the minds of the beholders in shameless, lustful, wanton passions, though you say, you intend it not, it is your sin, that you do that which probably will procure it, yea, that you did not your best to avoid it. And though it be their sin and vanity that is the cause, it is nevertheless your sin to be the unnecessary occasion: for you must consider that you live among diseased souls! And you must not lay a stumbling-block in their way, nor blow up the fire of their lust, nor make your ornaments their snares; but you must walk among sinful persons, as you would do with a candle among straw or gunpowder; or else you may see the flame which you would not foresee, when it is too late to quench it.”
― Jeff Pollard, Christian Modesty and the Public Undressing of America