Chapter 14—The Christian Woman Is Modest at All
Times
The lives of those who are connected with God are fragrant with
deeds of love and goodness. The sweet savor of Christ surrounds
them; their influence is to elevate and bless. They are fruitful trees.
Men and women of this stamp of character will render practical
service in thoughtful deeds of kindness, and earnest, systematic
labor.—
The Review and Herald, August 24, 1886
Be Reserved and Modest—Let not those who profess the religion
of Christ descend to trifling conversation, to unbecoming familiarity
with women of any class, whether married or single. Let them keep
their proper places with all dignity. At the same time they should be
sociable, kind, and courteous to all. Young ladies should be reserved
and modest. They should give no occasion for their good to be evil
spoken of.... Those who give evidence that their thoughts run in a low
channel, whose conversation tends to corrupt rather than to elevate,
should be removed at once from any connection with the institution, for
they will surely demoralize others.—
Counsels on Health, 294 (1885)
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Manifest Less Boldness—From the light which the Lord has
given me, our sisters should pursue a very different course. They
should be more reserved, manifest less boldness, and encourage in
themselves “shamefacedness and sobriety.” Both brethren and sisters
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indulge in too much jovial talk when in each other’s society. Women
professing godliness indulge in much jesting, joking, and laughing.
This is unbecoming and grieves the Spirit of God. These exhibitions
reveal a lack of true Christian refinement. They do not strengthen
the soul in God, but bring great darkness; they drive away the pure,
refined, heavenly angels and bring those who engage in these wrongs
down to a low level.—
Testimonies for the Church 2:455 (1870)
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A Guard to Virtue—Cherish the precious, priceless gem of mod-
esty. This will guard virtue.... I feel impelled by the Spirit of the
Lord to urge my sisters who profess godliness to cherish modesty of
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