"Charm is deceptive and beauty is fleeting..."

I was reading this great blog earlier, and in it I came across a link to The Modesty Survey. This survey was conducted in 2007, as a project of The Rebelution. Over 200 Christian girls submitted questions concerning modesty, and over 1,600 Christian guys ages 12 and up responded by rating each question from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree", and also left text comments to voice their opinion. It was veryyyy interesting to see just what guys struggle with the most when it comes to guarding their eyes, even as a girl who tries to be conscientious about that.

I've always considered myself to be modest, and for a long time I've understood that guys are wired WAY differently than girls, and are distracted by things that may seem completely retarded to us girls. However, as I was reading through the results of the survey, I was blown away by the little things the guys said are a stumbling block. A lot of what the guys were saying, too, related to how modesty is more than just how a girl dresses. It also has a lot to do with attitude and how a girl holds herself. Reading all the messages Christian guys typed out to their Christian sisters was such an encouraging reminder of why I try so hard. It was so cool to read through them all and see that there REALLY are guys out there who notice when girls cover themselves and are thankful for it, not just guys who think it's weird.

Girls, I strongly encourage you to check this survey out, and that other blog too. And before I go, one of my favorite proverbs:

Epilogue: The Wife of Noble Character

A wife of noble character who can find?
She is worth far more than rubies.
Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value.
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.
She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands.
She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.
She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.
She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.
She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.
In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.
When it snows, she has no fear for her household for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.
She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:
"Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all."
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
PROVERBS 31