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Originally Posted by votivesoul
It is the duty of the Holy Spirit to purge us of wicked works and evil imaginations. Lust is not controlled by neck-lines and sleeve length and lack of facial hair, or anything else you can name. It is controlled by an endowment of spiritual fortitude from the Lord Jesus Himself, so that we can become more like Him and less like our carnal selves.
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If we are going to talk about lust in the sexual sin sense, then BY ALL MEANS YES WE NEED TO TAKE PRECAUTIONS to guard against lust and all other sexual sins.
Modesty is beautiful but it also serves as a deterrent against sin. There are practical lifestyle changes that believers can make that will help them in their walk. Avoiding low-cut blouses that expose the breast, tight fitting shirts, skirts and jeans that highlight body parts-- these are good, common sense "standards" to uphold. Some guys even feel the need to avoid sweatpants-- I won't dissuade him.