The time has come for the daughters of the King, to fight for their brothers. I don't know about you ladies out there, but I am beyond sick of the images that flood and taint the minds of the men in my life. I'm tired of the junk that the world throws their way, and expects them to swallow. I'm frustrated with other women either wittingly or unwittingly causing MY brothers to stumble. Yes, it is PARTIALLY a man's responsibility to "take every thought captive to obey Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5)," but we, as women, shouldn't make it difficult for them.
I urge you, ladies, to rethink the way you dress, the way you act, and the words that spring forth from your mouth. In a culture, nay, a world saturated with sexual imagery, men have few, if any, places to retreat from the constant bombardment. If you are married, perhaps it's time to talk to your husband about severely limiting what comes into your home, be it racy cable shows, questionable Internet sites, or even your magazines with scantily clad models. Earlier, I was listening to a local AFR (American Family Radio) station, and a woman called in, saying she and her husband had made the commitment to stop watching broadcast football games (like the Superbowl). They felt the cheerleaders, commercials and other unsavory things associated with it were not worth tainting their minds.
Evaluate your wardrobe, what statement are you trying to make with the things you wear? Your husband is the only man who should be enjoying your body, physically and visually. I'm constantly rethinking what I wear for fear of offending some unsuspecting man.
We must also question what we say, lest it lead to an inappropriate conversation. We all know we are not to jest coarsely or carry on in discussions filled with sexual dialogue, but there are little things we say that may be just as bad. For example, we need to be careful in the way we describe things. Describing a racy outfit or skimpy dress can be just as bad as wearing it. Even talking about the physical appearance of another man (in excess) is something we need to work on. Modesty starts on the inside and works it's way outward. Change doesn't happen overnight, but change does happen with determination and prayer. Commit to yourself to fight for the honor and purity of your brothers in the Lord.
"(13) Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. (14)I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean." Romans 14: 13-14, ESV Bible.
Please know that I say these things, not because I'm perfect, but because I need to hear them as much (if not more) than you.
To any random guys who may be reading this, if your sisters are doing something, or saying anything that causes you to stumble, TELL THEM! If we don't know there's a problem, we can't fix it.
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