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What is Modesty in the Bible? | A Book on Modesty for Girls

June 7, 2022 By Danika 45 Comments

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What is modesty in the Bible? Check out a mystery detective book that teaches about biblical modesty for girls in a way that’s fun, without set rules.


What is Modesty in the Bible | Modesty for Girls
Modesty is important. It’s valuable. We want to teach our girls to be modest. But what is modesty in the Bible?

And how do we teach it to our girls without resorting to weird, arbitrary, legalistic rules?


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What is modesty in the Bible?

Biblical modesty is a big topic.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (ESV) says:

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

Glorifying God in our bodies is a part of modesty. So, too, is being humble about the attributes and skills the Lord has given us to steward for his kingdom.


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Philippians 2:3 (ESV) says:

Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Both our boys and our girls need to understand biblical modesty.


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What is modesty for girls?

I’m always a little skeptical when I come across a resource on biblical modesty.

I wonder if it will address a modest heart. Will it talk about following God because we love him, or will it set forth legalistic rules? Will it stick to Scripture, or will it veer into moralism?

On the other hand, I worry too about whether something I’m going to read about modesty will completely dismiss the idea of biblical modesty altogether. Will it ignore the importance of modesty for our girls–and for us? Will I read something that will appeal to my flesh and encourage a return to my past sins?

I know–that’s a lot to have go through my head before I click a link or pick up a book. Yet, it does. Every time.

Modesty is important because it’s in the Bible. It’s there for both men and women, but we’re just talking about modesty for girls today.

Modesty in the Bible deals with more than the length of our shorts (or whether we wear shorts). Modesty in the Bible also covers how we look physically. It’s not just about our attitudes.


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Biblical modesty explained

What is Modesty in the Bible | Modesty for Girls
I’ve found a great way to teach your girls about biblical modesty, and I think you’re going to like it!

A Beautiful Mystery: What’s Up with Modesty? (Christian Focus Publications, 2020) by Heather Thieneman is appropriate for girls in elementary school through the tween years. This 107-page, 12-chapter book allows your daughter to become a Bible detective.

With engaging writing, colorful pages, and room to journal,  A Beautiful Mystery: What’s Up with Modesty? explores important topics relating to being modest.

Topics covered include:

  • Your daughter is wonderfully made by a God who loves her.
  • The ugliness of sin–and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
  • Comparison is a thief.
  • Inner vs. outer beauty. Our humility affects our loveliness.
  • Why we wear clothes and being clothed in the righteousness of Christ.
  • Covering and protecting private parts.
  • Biblical modesty. What is real modesty?
  • Men, women, and marriage in God’s design.
  • Temptation and how to deal with it. Boys who want you to be immodest.
  • Clothing that honors private parts. Dying to self.
  • Waiting for a husband.
  • Wearing God’s righteousness.

Heather Thieneman, who works at a Christian school, has put together a wonderful resource for Christian families to use with their girls. The book is designed to allow girls to write verses and thoughts in each chapter.

I love the fact that Thieneman addresses biblical modesty without getting overly involved in rules and regulations. She does state that private parts should be covered in a way that honors them, so they’re not showing or emphasized. Really, she works on getting to the heart of modesty and what the Bible says about it. And isn’t that what we want our girls to know?

I love the fact that the book is colorful and modern, with both photographs and cartoon girls. I love, love, love the diversity of the cartoon girls–one is even in a wheelchair. (My sister was in a wheelchair, and I rarely see that in kids’ books!)

I highly recommend A Beautiful Mystery: What’s Up with Modesty? for your girls!


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Comments

  1. Heidi Hiatt says

    July 28, 2020 at 5:07 pm

    This book sounds perfect for this momma of 3 girls!!

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  2. Amber R says

    July 28, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    Looks great for my tween!

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  3. Carrie says

    July 28, 2020 at 6:39 pm

    It isn’t always easy coming up with the right words to explain modesty. I have 3 girls who are getting to the age where I want to teach them how to be modest.

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  4. Kendra says

    July 28, 2020 at 6:42 pm

    Thank you for the chance to win! I teach my girls about modesty and am thankful that they are comfortable enough with that conversation topic to notify me if my shirt is down too low when I lean forward, etc.

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  5. Margaret says

    July 28, 2020 at 6:58 pm

    I’m excited as this is something my husband and I were just discussing the other day, especially with what’s happening in the world. Perfect way to reinforce our beliefs and teach in a nonconfrontational way.

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  6. donna l holder says

    July 28, 2020 at 7:10 pm

    i love everything here.

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    • Danika says

      July 28, 2020 at 9:15 pm

      Thank you, Donna! ~ Danika

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  7. Alaina says

    July 28, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    Thank you for sharing about this resource. I am always looking for biblical voices to reinforce what I’m trying to teach my daughter.

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  8. JennieT says

    July 28, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    This looks amazing! Something I am try to teach my girls. I was never taught modesty, and wish I would have. This is definitely on my school book list.

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  9. Kristina M says

    July 28, 2020 at 7:43 pm

    I have been wanting a book to teach my girls about biblical modesty! My oldest seems to follow my lead naturally but my next one tends to do the exact opposite! I want to fill her with Truth as to why she should be modest. This looks like a great tool!

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  10. Judith Martinez says

    July 28, 2020 at 7:44 pm

    I struggled so much with this with my older children so it’s wonderful to have so many more resources for handling it with my younger ones.

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  11. H. Hamer says

    July 28, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    My daughter will soon be 11 and I have been looking for a book like this!

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  12. Heather says

    July 28, 2020 at 8:45 pm

    We totally believe in modesty. It’s nice to see a book about it for girls.

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  13. Steph says

    July 28, 2020 at 9:05 pm

    This is wonderful. I’ll be checking this out whether we won or not. I so appreciate you alerting me when there are great resources out there for raising my kiddos that I may not have seen otherwise. What you do is a blessing!

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    • Danika says

      July 28, 2020 at 9:14 pm

      That means so much to me, Steph. Thank you for telling me! ~ Danika

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  14. Brittany says

    July 28, 2020 at 9:06 pm

    This looks like a good resource

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  15. Rebecca N. says

    July 28, 2020 at 9:12 pm

    I’m excited to see how this is presented. It is such an important topic and very seldom taught well. I want my daughters to understand it.

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  16. Lisa says

    July 28, 2020 at 9:21 pm

    Modesty has been sadly set aside by too many Christians. The distinction between Christians and others is often displayed in their modesty. Thank you for the tools to explain the Biblical importance of modesty.

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  17. Teresa W says

    July 28, 2020 at 9:44 pm

    I love this! I have three girls and believe in modesty, and also wanted something that didn’t go to either extreme of legalism or license. If we don’t win this contest I will be picking up this book!

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  18. Kari says

    July 28, 2020 at 11:43 pm

    I appreciate that this book is directed toward younger girls without being too in depth. I have a six-year-old who is homeschooled, so she is more protected than some girls her age, but being with friends from various walks does expose her to some things. Reading through a book like this together could spark or reinforce conversations about those friends and her either semblance or difference to their behavior without exposing her too much to the topic.

    Also appreciate that it’s less about rules and more about the heart. Absolutely essential to understand the why and where her heart is before examining how that might be reflected in her wardrobe.

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  19. Wendy says

    July 29, 2020 at 12:21 am

    Sounds like a great modern yet solid biblical take on modesty. The books seems very interactive which definitely helps the information ‘stick’.

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  20. Katie says

    July 29, 2020 at 2:09 am

    We love the wonderfully made book.

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    • Danika says

      July 29, 2020 at 6:21 am

      That is so wonderful to hear, Katie. Thank you! ~ Danika

      Reply
  21. jennie says

    July 29, 2020 at 4:41 am

    This would be perfect for my daughter! It looks like it is put together really well and I love that is it biblical!

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  22. Nichole Beatty says

    July 29, 2020 at 5:33 am

    I love your website!!! It has so many great ways to teach our children about the bible! I’m so glad I had the chance to meet you at the conference!!

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    • Danika says

      July 29, 2020 at 6:23 am

      I’m so glad you are getting a lot out of the resources here at Thinking Kids, Nichole. I’m glad we met too! ~ Danika

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  23. Carmel Bang says

    July 29, 2020 at 6:34 am

    Thanks for the blog post and the give away.

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  24. Tiffany Gaskin says

    July 29, 2020 at 6:41 am

    I’ve been looking for a good resource on modesty. Thanks!

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  25. Diana W. says

    July 29, 2020 at 7:18 am

    I’m excited to read this book with my daughter. It sounds like just what we’re looking for.

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  26. Elisabeth says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:03 am

    I like how simply modesty is addressed in a biblical way without it seeming overbearing. Sounds like a great resource!

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  27. Kristen Huish says

    July 29, 2020 at 8:33 am

    What a great giveaway! I’ve never heard of this book but am always wanting to find new ways to teach our children a Biblical perspective on modesty.

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  28. Leela says

    July 29, 2020 at 10:04 am

    I have several girls I would love this for.

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  29. Theresa says

    July 29, 2020 at 12:13 pm

    As a mom of 3 girls as well, this would be a perfect addition to our morning time!

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  30. Tamboliya says

    July 29, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Thanks for doing a giveaway and thanks for doing a book on modesty (very needed these days).

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  31. Marion says

    July 29, 2020 at 1:49 pm

    This a beautiful book for young ladies.
    Marion

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  32. Jennifer says

    July 29, 2020 at 3:32 pm

    What an amazing resource! I have 3 girls and am in the process of teaching them about what modesty is and why it is important.

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  33. Jessica Adams says

    July 29, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    Thanks for offering the giveaway!

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  34. Hope says

    July 30, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Wonderful book, Curious to know

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  35. Vick Fouche says

    July 31, 2020 at 7:30 pm

    What a wonderful idea to have a book like this for young girls to teach them early about taking care to wear what is appropriate and respectful.

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  36. LeAnn Harbert says

    July 31, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I think this will be a great book for all of my granddaughters to read.

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  37. Jeannette says

    August 3, 2020 at 4:37 pm

    I want to get this for my daughter, so she can read it. This is great, thank you.

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  38. Jenn says

    August 3, 2020 at 7:20 pm

    This would be a timely book for my daughter

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  39. Jacqueline Berg says

    August 3, 2020 at 8:46 pm

    I have a strong willed tween and would like this book for helps to navigate the coming years!

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  40. Ruth R says

    August 3, 2020 at 9:55 pm

    Would love to have a copy of this book for my daughter!

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  41. Ashley VanDyke says

    August 4, 2020 at 2:21 pm

    This sounds perfect for our family with 2 girls!

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