5 important reminders on modesty for the church

Modesty sometimes has a bad reputation in society.

In today's society, it is hard to conceptualize the idea of modesty, much more to see people actually practicing it. Modesty is more than an idea, but a practice people develop, in order to find a deeper and more valuable sense in the existence of life. With the prevalence and persistent impact of popular culture, among people of all ages, modesty is often pushed aside in favor of glitz and glamour.

MUNTINLUPA, PHILIPPINES (Catholic Online) - What many people don't like about modesty is they think of it as having a lot of rules and regulations that overpower and take control of the existence we are trying to delve and cherish, as it is from God. Modesty and being modest are more than a relationship with fashion, but actually address the smashing female objectification.

Here are five of Emily Maust Wood's key reminders on modesty she believes the Church needs to remember from Crosswalk.com.

1. There's nothing bad about the body we should be ashamed of.

God created us with a mysterious gift of life. We breathe, although according to the Bible, He created us from dust and ash of the earth, giving us spirit in order to live. He created us without anything wrong for us to be shameful of. Celebrate the gift of God through living in His ways.

2. Biological processes in and out aren't shameful - lust is.

Recognizing the internal and external process our body goes through is not wrong. We shouldn't be ashamed of the biological activities necessary for existence; we can actually see each other in a special, wholesome and respectful way, despite the claimed hormones workings. When lust comes in, the problems and shame does.

3. Self-control doesn't entitle others control over you.

It's your body, which God gave to you to do many good things in His name. The common and probably most problematic misconception about modesty is that the body is bad so we need to manage them too hard and often. That is not true, it is part of our personal responsibility, but not to a point of being controlled as a "social" issue.

4. Modesty in behavior and clothing is subjective.

There are some cultures that may see what we do or what we wear as something beyond or less of being modest, but we have to understand that societal contexts in which they lie are varied. We should not be that affected whenever someone points out the difference; it's not a total harm of our true character. We are more than what society dictates, on how we move and how we dress.

5. Too much is always too much

This is about thinking about how we constantly think of how people see and think of us. Even if it's about being modest at our very best effort, we are not here for the purpose of satisfying other people's expectations of us, only God's.

With all the societal rules and regulations, especially for women and their modesty, it's best to rely on God and His views. We may be accepted in the place but if we are uncomfortable, we are not fulfilling His wish of living.

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