WHEN FASHION BECOMES A WEAPON FASHIONED: THE BATLLE AGAINST PURITY
Fashion is meant to be an expression of beauty and creativity, but in today’s world, it has become a weapon—fashioned not only to present people in both good ways, but also to present people in bad ways causing many to be lured into immorality. We are all in a battle; the battle of staying pure in this dark and corrupt world. Whether young or old, so far you live in this world, you must find yourself on this battlefield. Who is the enemy behind it? The devil. The Bible calls him “the god of this world,” and he has carefully designed different weapons to draw people into sin. Among these weapons are greed, lust, covetousness, and most significantly for this discussion—indecent dressing. The devil has so influenced the minds of clothing industries and individuals that many outfits are now designed to reveal what ought to be covered. In this current world, we have a higher percentage of ladies who wear bum shorts on the street, expose their stomachs, cleavages, and feel comfortable in stepping out without a bra. They do this all in the name of fashion; what is trending. Young men are not also left out. Some of them sag their trousers, wear shirts that expose their chests or shorts that even expose their thighs. The reason is the same: “It’s fashion. It’s the trend.” But imagine this: fashion itself has become a weapon, fashioned by the devil to drive people into immorality and to stir up lust in the hearts of others. So, what is fashion really? Fashion is simply a popular trend, especially in the clothing industry. But then we must ask: How did revealing clothes become a popular trend? Who started it? Where did it come from? If you cannot answer these questions, why should you join a trend whose origin you do not know? Is that not living a confused life? And if you truly knew where it came from, you would not want to participate in it. For such trends do not come from God but from the devil. By embracing them, people unknowingly give the devil influence over their lives. They either fall into immorality themselves or lead others into lust and sin. This is why we must open our eyes. Indecent dressing, disguised as fashion, is nothing but a trap. It may look attractive for a while, but the end is destructive. No matter what fashion indecent dressing is, it can never qualify a person for a standard job. This is another reason why we must open our eyes. Imagine someone posting a picture of themselves on an indecent dress and goes to apply for a standard job,some years later, where they have to check out their activities on social media. Do you think such person would receive the job? To clothing industries and designers, I make this appeal: let us build a society that upholds dignity. Let us design clothes that cover what should be covered. No amount of money made from indecent fashion can compare to the value of lives being lost to immorality. Do not become the blacksmith forging weapons for the devil by promoting indecent dressing. The devil is working tirelessly to make many fall in this battle for purity. Do not yield yourself as an instrument in his hands. Stand for righteousness. Thank you. ALSO READ Family Traditions: The Importance of Christmas Clothes
