One of the top five factors that place a teen girl most at risk of an early sexual experience is appearing older than she actually is. How does she look older? By showing off those curves and wearing too much make up. It’s all a matter of modesty. Modesty matters, but teaching without legalism is critical. You want to direct your daughters heart in making good choices, not control her. Here’s one of my Truth or Bare fashion tests.
Raise your hands up in the air as if you’re praising the Lord. This is my Raise and Praise test. Now look down. If you see any belly, you poke yourself and you just failed my Truth or Bare fashion test. There’s always an easy solution for infractions like this if you get creative. Just buy a simple tank top. Put it on under that shirt, tuck it in, and you’ll get a nice modest look and it also helps with lower-cut neck lines. Modesty matters, and so does the heart with which it is taught.
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