The topic of bikinis has been on my mind recently. Between opinion videos on my social media feeds and my pastor's sermon from last Sunday, which discussed women dressing modestly and how bikinis are not modest, I have decided to share my thoughts on the matter.
My opinion has changed over the years about them, and as of this summer, I am completely against them. That being said, I was never for them to begin with. They are immodest and inappropriate. Yes, once upon a time, I thought they were cute on little baby girls and at one point, I could also understand why women in their 20s and 30s wore them.
God has changed my heart recently, and now I wish we could ban them altogether. As believers, we are called to dress modestly. Meaning cover up more than just your butt, crotch and chest when you are near water and even more so when you are not. 1 Timothy 2:9-10. Yes, I understand not everyone follows the same faith as I do. I respect that, and I will be praying for you. It dishonours God when we dress immodestly. Our bodies are a temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are to honour God with how we dress His temple.
One argument that was made in a video I watched asked the ladies what kind of man they were trying to attract. A man of respect, honour and integrity? Because I don't think that's what you are attracting. All you are doing is causing him to lust after you. I'm sorry if I sound harsh; I'm just speaking the truth in love as best I can.
For those ladies who think you are showing off your confidence by wearing a bikini, you really aren't. All you are doing is leaving less to the imagination and less for your future husband to enjoy privately. At one point, I could appreciate both sides of the argument about the more you show off, the more confident, and its counter parter, the less you show, the more confidentent you are. I am now firmy in the camp of the more coverage you have the more confidence you have. That being said, I'm not saying to cover from head to toe.
And then there is the whole bikini thong style we have going on these days. Oh my goodness, no. A bikini is revealing enough as it is. Why do you need to add a thong? Answer, you don't.
Now I recognize that not every woman out there is wearing a bikini. You are likely in a one-piece or a tankini. Sister, I salute you. I also don't think that mothers or wives should be wearing bikinis. What message are you teaching your husband, son and daughter? Again, I'm not here to judge or condemn. I'm also not saying that I''m against a two-piece. I love my tankini. I found it at a second-hand store, it was a little big but I was able to alter it and it's now perfect.
I'm also a big believer that as a woman of faith, it's my job to show the young girls and ladies coming up behind me that you can dress modestly and appropriately and still be fashionable.
I wrote this post a few months ago and haven't had a chance to post it yet. It's been a busy summer at work with lots of overtime. And when I wasn't at work, I was at my sewing machine.
As usual, I pray this encourages, blesses and challenges you today friends.
God Bless
~Hannah
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