Parents (and especially fathers of daughters):

Want to make sure you see Tony Reinke’s post on the Sovereign Grace blog about worldliness. First, an announcement that CJ’s next book is coming soon. Worldliness is a collaboration with Dave Harvey, Bob Kauflin, Jeff Purswell, and Craig Cabaniss. Topics include worldliness, music, media, stuff, modesty, and more. I got to read an advance manuscript and Dads, this is going to be an outstanding discipleship tool, and even though it won’t hit shelves until September, you can pre-order it for 35% off. Go to the Crossway website, click preorder, and use coupon code ‘8SG1′.

Dads of daughters, here is the part for you. CJ recently posted 7 excerpts from the chapter on modesty. As the weather grows warmer, let me encourage you to have your wife use this material with your daughter to review the importance of modesty. Here’s an index of the posts:

• Modesty: God, My Heart, and Clothes (pt. 1)
• Modesty: The Attitude of the Modest Woman (pt. 2)
• Modesty: The Appearance of the Modest Woman (pt. 3)
• Modesty: A Pastor’s Concern (pt. 4)
• Modesty: A Word to Fathers (pt. 5)
• Modesty: The Right Adornment (pt. 6)
• Modesty: The Modest Woman’s Allegiance (pt. 7)

There are also outstanding discussion questions listed, and available as a PDF download:

Modesty Discussion Questions

For Your Mind

1) Read 1 Timothy 2:3–10. What do these verses say about the motivation for modest dress?

2) How do we know that 1 Timothy 2:9 does not prohibit women from making themselves beautiful?

3) How do women who dress modestly serve men?

For Your Heart

4) Who are you trying to imitate or identify with through your appearance—godly women, or women of the world?

5) This chapter notes that your wardrobe is a public statement of your personal and private motivation. What does your clothing communicate about your motivations and priorities?

6) Think of a woman who is admired for her godly character and good works. What aspects of her godliness do you particularly want to emulate?

For Your Life

7) What about your wardrobe may need to change so that your appearance can better reflect the transforming power of the gospel?

8. What steps can you take on your next shopping trip to ensure that your clothing purchases reflect humility, modesty, and self-control? (Some ideas: Pray for God’s help and provision in finding modest clothing; check each article of clothing you try on for modesty as well as fit; ask your father, husband, or a trusted friend to evaluate items you’re not sure about.)

9) Mothers, what steps can you take to train your daughters to value godliness over fashion, to nurture humility and self-control, and to wear clothing that reflects these virtues? Fathers, what steps can you take to care for and lead your daughters in humility, self-control, and modesty?

Categories: Discussion Questions, Thursday Thoughts For Parents