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[KeptByTheWord]

I don't even think they realize how they look, or that this has even crossed their minds, although you would think it would.

I've heard people say, in relation to discussions about modesty... "well if they don't like how I look, they don't have to look at me, it's their problem, not mine." And, I've seen many people with this kind of attitude.

In reality, modesty is caring about others more than yourself. It is being cautious to dress in such a way, as to not draw inappropriate attention to yourself, or to cause others to think lustful thoughts when they look at you.

I believe that if modesty was taught in this way, people would take a good look at themselves before stepping outside their door, and would ask themselves, am I dressed in such a way as to draw undue attention to myself, or make someone uncomfortable who looks at me, and am I sufficiently covered and dressed so as to not expose parts of my body that should remain covered?

This would go a long way in eliminating the need some feel to teach that "all must wear dresses to the floor, sleeves to the wrist, shirts to the collarbone", etc., because those rules can be stretched to still dress inappropriately, and draw attention to oneself.

Modesty of the heart is really displayed as a respect for others, and respect for one's self too.