Put Some Clothes On!!
Why do we gotta show everything we got
In the teeny, weeny bikini we just bought?
We love to shake it all about.
All the while letting our shiny heinies hang out.
(Chorus): So, your body is a wonderland?
Well, save that mystery for your husband.
Why mud pies when you can play in the sand
On a big and bright happy island?
It's getting hot in here (Like the song)
Someone turn on the AC before someone starts stripping like Britney Spears.
Back that thang right back into the closet.
That thread of a shirt, why don't you just toss it?
In the teeny, weeny bikini we just bought?
We love to shake it all about.
All the while letting our shiny heinies hang out.
(Chorus): So, your body is a wonderland?
Well, save that mystery for your husband.
Why mud pies when you can play in the sand
On a big and bright happy island?
It's getting hot in here (Like the song)
Someone turn on the AC before someone starts stripping like Britney Spears.
Back that thang right back into the closet.
That thread of a shirt, why don't you just toss it?
This is "The Modesty Song" that I wrote a few years ago. I know that the songs I used are outdated, but the message is still the same: I just want girls to put some clothes on! Is that too much to ask, really? Brittany Nye has written a great post about this topic. It's worthy of a link.
Put Some Clothes On!!
Also, I recommend that all females read a book written by Fred Stoeker and Steve Arterburn called "Every Man's Battle." I have a copy if anyone would like to borrow it. I don't think that females will understand the importance of modesty until they read that book or attempt to understand the issue in a similar way.
Ladies, let's put some clothes on!
Put Some Clothes On!!
Also, I recommend that all females read a book written by Fred Stoeker and Steve Arterburn called "Every Man's Battle." I have a copy if anyone would like to borrow it. I don't think that females will understand the importance of modesty until they read that book or attempt to understand the issue in a similar way.
Ladies, let's put some clothes on!
posted by Nikki Leigh Daniel @ 6/30/2005 06:58:00 PM
15 comments
15 Comments:
Hey Nikki,
Good message. As a man seeking after the Lord and to fulfill Job 31, I defintely appreciate sisters in Christ who honor the Lord in their dress--as for the world, I guess all we can say is "repent and believe the gospel."
I'm almost ashamed to admit this, but "back in the day," and I mean, long ago, I was in a "band" (I use that word very liberally), and we had a song about Brittany Spears and how she needed to dress more modestly. You'll probably never hear me say more about what I have just said...ever.
Thanks Nikki! I really liked both posts (yours and Brittany's). We've got Houston Project coming up again and I this stuff is right on for one of the messages....I think your song might get some air at MTC. Be praying for it...we miss having you help out!
brumy
Hey Nikki,
Thanks so much for posting that. I recently graduated from Colorado Christian University and I was appalled at the lack of modesty in the girls there. It's almost like they thought since they were surrounded by Christian men, we were blind to what they were wearing (or not wearing).
My brother also went to the same school, and he actually was in a prayer group that would pray for colder weather so the girls would be forced to put more clothes on. That year was one of the rainiest springs in Colorado.
Anyhoo, I just wanted to thank you for addressing the issue. It's one that's gone round and round at my old school.
Also, just wanted to say that it was great meeting you and anyone else who reads this blog that I met back in May. I had a great time! Congrats also to you and "JD." Buhbye!
Doug
Nikki,
Excellent post. More and more I hear ladies speaking out about the modesty of their clothing. Who knows maybe one more people will listen (or in this case read).
I also see a lot of ladies suggesting that they read "Every Man's Battle" I would suggest the same, but may I offer another suggestion? Please find a guy friend that you trust to show you what parts to read. I do not think that everything in the books is appropriate for a lady to put into her head.
Another alternative for you ladies who are interested would be to read Every Young Man's Battle, which contains the same elements but with two differences: it's encouragement for single guys, and it's WAY toned down compared to Every Man's Battle.
I also think that movies are something we don't really think about as far as modesty goes. It may be rated PG but the girls in it dress crazy immodestly!! And we think it is okay for our guy friends to see b/c there are no "scenes". I have defintely done this before- I just don't even think about it...
Nikki
Ideological differences apart, I believe every man's battle is exactly what it is... "his" battle. Modesty is a great concept. Unfortunately it isn't an absolute. Highly relative, it will probably be truly realized only with a "hijab".
I do intend to read the book and will keep you posted of my changing opinions.
Nice post... as usual!
I have not read the book yet but it has been reccomended frequently..."Every Woman's Battle".
All I have to say is this: GET REAL!!!! We do not live in a bubble just because we are Christians and Seminary students! Do any of you actually believe that these guys really want girls to cover up??? Come on. You people are a joke. Being here at SBTS I have come to realize one thing: The people who are "of the world" are much more honest, real, and caring than anyone I have met here. It's up to each person what they wear or what they don't wear, I don't really care. Quit being Pharisees; share Christ with people instead of sharing our Puritanical Baptist ideals.
It's amazing how people can speak when they can hide behind anonymity. Especially seminary students - going into the ministry, I presume - who want to criticize others for having convictions about how the Gospel translates into every aspect of their lives, which is what it really means to "share Christ."
I have read Every Young Woman's Battle, and it was insightful on several topics that women face. It brought some insight into these "trivial" issues that people try to shy away from, such as immodesty of women. If you have brothers -or even guy friends- you know how difficult it is for them to maintain pure thoughts and turn away from impure images and scantily-clad women. If we are called to encourage each other and encourage these men to think on things that are pure, just, right, and true (Philippians 4:8), then what in the world are we doing "letting it all hang out," as Nikki so well-penned it?
Beth Moore was painfully honest and forthright in a message she taught to young women at the Passion '05 conference. God has blessed women with characteristics and gifts. However, these specific gifts, as a result of the fall, have "carnal counterparts" as she put it. One of which is the characteristic of influence - the carnal counterpart of that is seduction. Women use their bodies as a way of manipulating and drawing power, and they know exactly what they are doing when they are doing it. Beth Moore declared, "Don't tell me that you don't know what you're doing - I WAS you... I was the worst of you."
Another point I want to make about these people "in the world" who are more real and in turn - I assume - less concerned about how they dress. I let a co-worker of mine borrow the book Every Young Woman's Battle. She was nineteen and not a Believer, not even interested in learning about Christ. However, she read this book and was convicted. I noticed her starting to dress more modestly (prior to this, her lifetime dream was to become a Victoria's Secret model, if that is any indication). She WANTED what she saw in that book, to be cherished and respected by others and by herself. She was embarassed by dressing immodestly and flaunting her body so that men only saw her as body parts and not as a person. So don't make assumptions that women "of the world" are necessarily happier the way they are - many times they just don't know another option. They feel that they have to use their sexuality to feel admired of loved, instead of seeking the fierce and unshakeable love of God.
Speaking as a girl who WAS part of the world and wrestled with this issue after becoming a follower of Christ, it is far better to submit to His authority and use every part of yourself to point to Christ. If your motive is to glorify yourself, then you are in the wrong and in sin, period.
A-train, it seems like you've got some deeper issues with your seminary comrades than immodest dress.
Do we live in a bubble? I hope not, though it's true that some people put themselves in that position. Should you believe there are actually guys who want girls to dress modestly? Absolutely. I'm one of them. My name is John Ross and you can write me an e-mail at red_rimm@yahoo.com if you want; maybe when I get back to the states we can get a bite to eat, be honest with each other, and then go out and share the gospel with some folks.
In the end, it is up to each person what they wear or don't wear. I think Nikki just wants to encourage her sisters to remember 2 Cor 6:3 & Phlp 2:3-5 in reference to their brothers in Christ. And no offense bro, but your post was not exactly caring either. Give me a shout if you wanna hang out.
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Concerning whether it is proper for women to be modest or not the apostle Peter wrote to the Wives in 1 Peter 3:3Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. 4Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight. 5For this is the way the holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to make themselves beautiful.
That is plain enough to me, so get real. Get over your lustful pride and let scripture transform your thoughts, actions, and your eyes.
I agree, and reading this makes me think about what motivates women to dress immodestly. Yes, it's the cheap and easy way to gain attention. (Well, buying trendy clothing isn't cheap, but I'm not talking about money:) ) But isn't it simply a desire for love? When Doug D. was talking about the scantily clad women at Colorado Christian University, I don't think it's so much that they felt "free" to dress immodestly because they were surrounded by Christian men. If those good ol' Christian men weren't running around everywhere, I doubt most of them would be dressing like that. When you get below the surface, isn't it about the need we all have to be loved? Everone's looking for that in one way or another, but what they find doesn't satisfy in the long run. So I guess my point is that while it's good to address the issue of immodesty, we should also address the deeper issue by witnessing to the fulfilling love of Christ.
I totally agree! God bless you. greetings from Norway.
Erlend
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