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Dress and
Appearance
Dress
modestly to show respect for God and yourself. Never lower your dress
standards for any occasion. Do not disfigure your body with tattoos and
body piercing.
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Lessons
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Modesty Activities
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Handout Ideas |
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pack of gum with “chews to be modest at the bottom of this poem!
How I appear to others rests entirely on me,
Whether good or bad, clean or not, whatever they may see,
By always dressing modestly, I'll show the world that I
Have self-respect and self-esteem and hold my head up high.
It's hard to shun the trendy clothes that those around me wear,
But I make Father proud of me when I dress like I care.
My parents and my teachers say that clothes are like a sign,
My clothing tells the world what I would have them think*s inside.
The clothes I wear around each day should show the best of me.
I'll show I'm trying hard to be the girl that I should be.
Poem by Amy Lincoln
(Poem may be copied for incidental,
non-commercial, home or church use only.)
more ideas....
- Candle - - let
your light shine as an example
- Bottle of water
- - be pure and free from sin
- Sunglasses –
don’t let your views be blurred by limited vision. An eternal
perspective helps you see things as they truly are.
- Rope – remain
strong. Don’t be roped into lowering your standards
- Caramel onion -
“at first appearance it may seem heavenly, but check deep enough to
know that it is a gospel truth before you get involved.”
- A sock –
Remember to stand as a witness in all that you do, and in the daily
things that you pursue. When you stand in these socks, if you
choose the right, your days will always be cheery and bright
- Hanger with
“Hang ON to your Standards” attached
- A pack of gum
“chews to be modest
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Post card size
Chews to be modest handout.pdf |
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I am sharing some Print outs of quotes we
used for a Young Women’s Tue nigh activity on Modest dress (Modest is
Hottest) I am including some pictures. The idea is not original just our
version.
~Laurel Johnson |
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“Don’t let your views be blurred by limited vision.
An eternal perspective helps you see things as they
truly are" |
YW L-1.wps |
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“Hang On To Your Standards” |
YW L-2.wps |
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to be Modest” |
YW L-3.wps |
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Quotes |
Dallin H. Oaks:
"Young women, please
understand that if you dress immodestly, you are magnifying this problem
by becoming pornography to some of the men who see you." ("Pornography,"
Ensign, May 2005, page 87)
Brigham Young
"Suppose that a female angel
were to come into your house and you had the privilege of seeing her,
how would she be dressed? � She would be neat and nice, her countenance
full of glory, brilliant, bright, and perfectly beautiful, and in every
act her gracefulness would charm the heart of every beholder. There is
nothing needless about her. None of my sisters believe that these
useless, foolish fashions are followed in heaven. Well, then, pattern
[your lives] after good and heavenly things, ..." (in Deseret News
[Weekly], 30 Apr. 1873, 196).
Susan W. Tanner
Everything about your appearance, your
speech, and your demeanor should bespeak that you are a literal spirit
son or daughter of Heavenly Father. If we truly understand the
significance of our bodies in our Father's plan, we will show great
honor for our bodies. When you dress and act modestly, others will treat
you with respect. (Make
Dating Smooth Sailing New Era, October 2004, page 28)
Spencer W. Kimball:
Another of the many things that lead to
unchastity is immodesty. Today many young women and young men are smug
in their knowledge of the facts of life. They think they know all the
answers. They talk about sex as freely as they talk about cars and shows
and clothes. And a spirit of immodesty has developed until nothing seems
to be sacred.
One contributing factor to immodesty and a
breakdown of moral values is the modern dress. I am sure that the
immodest clothes that are worn by some of our young women, and their
mothers, contribute directly and indirectly to the immorality of this
age. Even fathers sometimes encourage it. I wonder if our young sisters
realize the temptation they are flaunting before young men when they
leave their bodies partly uncovered....
I am positive that the clothes we wear can
be a tremendous factor in the gradual breakdown of our love of virtue,
our steadfastness in chastity (Faith Precedes the Miracle [1972], 163,
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Dress and Grooming
If we are unsure about whether our
dress or grooming is modest, we should ask
ourselves, "Would I feel comfortable with my
appearance if I were in the Lord's presence?" We
might ask ourselves a similar question about our
language and behavior: "Would I say these words or
participate in these activities if the Lord were
present?" Our honest answers to these questions may
lead us to make important changes in our lives.
Prophets have always counseled us to dress modestly.
This counsel is founded on the truth that the human
body is God's sacred creation. We must respect our
bodies as a gift from God. Through our dress and
appearance, we can show the Lord that we know how
precious our bodies are.
Our clothing expresses who we are.
It sends messages about us, and it influences the
way we and others act. When we are well groomed and
modestly dressed, we can invite the companionship of
the Spirit and exercise a good influence on those
around us.
Central to the command to be modest
is an understanding of the sacred power of
procreation, the ability to bring children into the
world. This power is to be used only between husband
and wife. Revealing and sexually suggestive
clothing, which includes short shorts and skirts,
tight clothing, and shirts that do not cover the
stomach, can stimulate desires and actions that
violate the Lord's law of chastity.
In addition to avoiding clothing
that is revealing, we should avoid extremes in
clothing, appearance, and hairstyle. In dress,
grooming, and manners, we should always be neat and
clean, never sloppy or inappropriately casual. We
should not disfigure ourselves with tattoos or body
piercings. Women who desire to have their ears
pierced should wear only one pair of modest
earrings.
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Other
sayings on Modesty |
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What you put on your
body "talks." And everyone who sees you "hears" what you're
saying. (Preceding bullets from"Q&A:
Questions and Answers," New Era, January 2004, page 16)
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Dressing modestly is
important because those around us judge us by how we appear.
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What you wear tells
others who you are.
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What you wear shows
your respect (or disrespect) for places you go and people you're
with.
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What you wear reflects
how committed you are to following the Savior. If you ignore how
He's asked you to dress, you're saying, "The Lord isn't
important to me."
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The Lord has provided
some appropriate dress and grooming standards in For the
Strength of Youth.
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Dressing modestly
invites the companionship of the Holy Ghost.
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When you are
well-groomed and modestly dressed, you can influence others for
good. (Preceding bullets from "For
the Strength of Youth, page 15)
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Articles |
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"Cute and Modest" Jacquelyn Benson, Mary Lee Call, and Emily O.
Jennings, New Era, Jan. 2005, 37–39 LDS youth in Arizona and
Illinois wear cute clothes while promoting modesty in their communities.
Make Dating Smooth Sailing - Susan W. Tanner, New Era, October 2004,
page 28
Dress Stress - Meagan Nelson, New Era, March 2001, page 10
"Everything Good and Beautiful" Jan Pinborough, Ensign, Mar.
2003, 62–66
Countering the world's standards can be daunting. But several key
concepts can help parents give their children a firm foundation for
dressing modestly throughout their lives.
Choose the Right Swim Wear - Judith Rasband, New Era, April 1983,
page 20
More than Hemlines or Haircuts - Joseph Walker, Ensign, February
1992, 22
"More than Hemlines and Haircuts" Joseph Walker, Ensign, Feb.
1992, 22–25
The way youth dress is a key to shaping some of the most important
relationships in their lives.
Evaluate Your Style - Caroline H. Benzley, New Era, January 2002,
page 28
"Right for the Climate" John H. Groberg, New Era, Mar. 1992,
4–7
How do you gauge what to wear? Here are valuable pointers to help take
off some of the pressure.
Dressed Up! - Nikki Miner, New Era, May 2003, page 45
"To Clothe a Temple" John S. Tanner, Ensign, Aug. 1992, 44–47
Modesty helps us to make our bodies temples in which the Lord's Spirit
may dwell.
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Lessons |
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Chastity and Modesty
Teaching Modesty and Virtue in the Home
Maintaining Chastity through Righteous Living |
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