MODESTY

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Often I see lots of young men and women aspiring to be great. They speak highly of great men and women and they wish to be like them. But I feel it’s more than just talking about them, it’s more about looking deep into their lives and emulating those qualities that make them stand out. A great man is always willing to be small.
Modesty is the quality of being relatively moderate, limited or small in amount, rate or level. The oxford advance learner’s dictionary defines modesty as:
  • ·         The fact of not talking much about your abilities or possessions
  • ·         The action of behaving or dressing so that you do not show your body or attract sexual attention
  • ·         The state of being not very large, expensive or important.

Modesty is a virtue necessary for purity and humility. It flows out of the virtues of temperance, chastity and self-control. A modest person dresses, speaks and acts in a manner that support and encourages purity and chastity, and not in a manner that would tempt or encourage sinful sexual behavior.

           Looking at modesty from the way we dress, I believe it is not until we expose some (sensitive) parts of our body before people find us attractive. As a man, you don’t have to pull down your trousers to show your under wear or wear too tight fitted clothes to show your muscles before a lady will see you as attractive or “sexy”. Also as a lady, it’s not until you expose your breast or cleavage or even wear clothes that doesn’t cover your butt before men find you attractive. 

There should be moderation in the way we dress.
Many of the men and women who are at the peak of their careers dress moderately. Many of them are millionaires and billionaires in their respective positions and yet you won’t see them exposing their bodies because they understand the principles of being modest. Dressing modestly doesn’t mean people will not find you attractive, it will even make them appreciate you more and it doesn’t mean that you should have a low opinion about yourself.
The place of modesty cannot be over emphasized. I believe it’s a gift that enables us to see God’s plan for personal relationships, sexuality and marriage. It is discreet. A modest person does not draw attention to their own real or supposed accomplishments and desirable attributes.  If you banish modesty out of the world, she carries away with her half the virtue that is in it. A modest person takes into account what is considered acceptable in the country they are in.
In conclusion, as a big contrast to excesses, moderation and humility to the wonder of nature are virtues which enable and accelerate our personal development. Moderation initiates opportunities. Since all of our gifts and attributes are God-given, we have no reason to be filled with pride about having them. Pride leads to all sorts of mistaken thoughts and actions. Pride sets people apart. Modesty portrays simplicity.

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