Modesty and Fashion: Is there a problem? I have heard many young ladies comment to me about modesty and fashion. Perhaps you have heard or said some of these statements below? "It's okay to be modest and be in style." "Fashion doesn't have to end where modesty begins." "Everyone else is trendy and I'm so out of place." "Why can't I fit in?" I have understanding for these comments as I myself have definately pondered over the style vs. modesty/modesty and fashion myself. Yet, I have come to the point where something seems twisted. I ask myself: What is the focus? Focus; the word applies to every single area of our lives as Christians. What is the focus? In my opinion, the above comments are deluged anbd twisted by the devil to sound appetizing to us easily-swayed women. The goal is to get our focus off the Lord. How do we lose our focus through thoughts and comments like these? We start to lose our focus on the Lord when we start giving our focus to the world and its fashions. When being fashionable and stylish becomes a focus, it becomes a sin and stumbling block in our faith walk. When this has become a focal point in a girl's life, all she can talk about is fashion and seems to be constantly defending it. Trust me, I've had experience. It becomes dangerous when we allow something to override our godly focus. Why? Well, once we allow some of the world's lies and ways in our lives, it becomes easier next time to allow more deceptions and ungodly ways. Be on your guard continually against polluting influences; they will master you if you allow them (Genesis 4:7). The devil's ways are very subtle; stay alert and examine everything under the light of the Word. Constantly focus on the Lord and study His Word diligently to seek His ways. Please Him, not yourself or the world. Focus! Note: This does not mean I believe that dressing stylishly is sinful. I'm saying check your motives and make changes. Always try to dress presentably and honor God with all your life.