This month, our Relief Society presidency lesson will be about modesty. It is important to keep in mind that modesty is not just about the way we dress, but also about how we act. Elder Robert D. Hales wrote an important reminder to us all in the article entitled
“Modesty” in the August 2008 Ensign Magazine. Here is some of his guidance for us to ponder:
“To be modest is to be humble, and being humble invites the Spirit to be with us.”
“Modesty is at the center of being pure and chaste, both in thought and deed. Thus, because it guides and influences our thoughts, behavior, and decisions, modesty is at the core of our character. Our clothing is more than just covering for our bodies; it reflects who we are and what we want to be, both here in mortality and in the eternities that will follow.”
“Clothing ourselves with modest dress and modest actions—mercy, kindness, humility, patience, and charity—will invite the companionship of the Spirit and will positively affect those around us (see
Colossians 3:12, 14).”
“Ultimately, how we dress will greatly influence our obedience to commandments and devotion to covenants. Dressing modestly will guide our attitudes and behavior as we conduct our daily lives.”
I hope his words will inspire each of us to do our personal best each day to be modest in our actions and our physical appearance.
Sincerely,
Sharla Allen
Photo by Molly Wizenberg
