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The people that you listen to, that you admire, hold sway over your opinions and worldview.  They effect your judgment process and can influence the decisions that you make.

Proverbs 1:10-19 offers us a warning about people around us that may encourage us to sin:

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.  If they say, ?Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood; let us ambush the innocent without reason; like Sheol let us swallow them alive, and whole, like those who go down to the pit; we shall find all precious goods, we shall fill our houses with plunder; throw in your lot among us; we will all have one purse?? my son, do not walk in the way with them; hold back your foot from their paths, for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood.

For in vain is a net spread in the sight of any bird, but these men lie in wait for their own blood; they set an ambush for their own lives. Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain;  it takes away the life of its possessors.
((The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Pr 1:10?19). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.))

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This proverb seems to be obvious, but given the current cultural climate it bears repeating:

Hear, my son, your father?s instruction, and forsake not your mother?s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.
((The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Pr 1:8?9). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society.))

The relationship between a child and parent differs over time.  Children start out believing everything a parent says, and parents are the child?s world.  Children then begin to have other sources of information other than the parents.  And then the young person starts to wonder if his parents ?know anything.?  It then turns full circle and the child (now adult) wonders why she didn?t ask her parents for more advice when she was younger.

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The book of Proverbs opens with a call to those that would be wise.  It gives an introduction to the material that will be found therein, and invites the reader to ?increase in learning and to obtain guidance.?

The first actual proverb is found in verse 7:

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

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This month we?re going to start something new.  The book of Proverbs is an interesting book in that much of it is worded as a father would say these things to his son.

The main author was blessed with wisdom, and that wisdom is still relevant today, and it?s worth looking through these bits of wisdom to see what we can gain and learn.

So, starting in the month of May, and continuing as long as there is interest, I would like to look at different pieces of wisdom, working our way through the passage, and see what we learn along the way.

Children are blessings that are given to parents.  They were not given to the government, they were not given to a future employer?they were given to parents.

That means that parents are responsible for the raising and actions of the child.

That being said, the state and the culture want many parents to believe that they play only a minor part?or only have to play a minor role?and that parents can continue to do whatever they want (almost acting like children!) and not think about this role that was given them by God.

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Welcome to the April 5, 2010 edition of carnival of modesty.

Modest Resources

Trina presents The Cover-Me-Pretty Cami, Part One posted at All That Is Good, saying, "I’ve created a tutorial that can be used by intermediate seamstresses to make their own modest layering camisoles – out of thrifted, plus-sized t-shirts! I’ve made myself 6 of these in the last month, and love all the possibilities a good layering cami gives to my wardrobe!"

Isabella Smith presents Top 15 Misconceptions About Catholics posted at Online Christian Colleges, saying, "With a simple search on the internet, we were able to find many interesting answers to the top 15 misconceptions about Catholics. They are both from official sources, reporters, academics, and more."

My Story

Leda Tangen presents My modest life… posted at Beyond the Looking Glass.

Other

Lady Hannah presents Beauty from Inside – the pressure to conform posted at Beauty from Inside, saying, "This is a 3-part article series (part 1, w/ links to part 2 & 3) on peer pressure and many modesty-related topics, including looking for validation and affection, dressing for attention, the media, fame, being an icon, and more."

Beth Ann presents Genuine Beauty: A Daughter of the King posted at Genuine Beauty.

Case Ernsting presents Amish Culture FAQ: Rumspringa posted at Home and Decor, saying, "There aren’t many cultures more modest than the Amish. It is for this reason their tradition of Rumspringa is at the center of criticism and intrigue. This post focuses on the oft-criticized tradition and explains some of its fundamentals."

Lola presents Modesty and Taking Responsiblity for Your Own Thoughts and Actions posted at LolaGeek.

Anne presents How then should we dress?, The Sweetest Charm, and the Downloadable PDF Modesty Handbook!

Why Dress Modestly?

Lizanne presents Lovingly demanding Feminine Modesty ? Clay Jar People posted at Clay Jar People.

MInTheGap presents Where has Modesty gone? posted at Child of the King.

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What is the most important thing when it comes to getting married?  That two people are committed to loving each other and that they love each other.

It doesn?t matter the place, the time or those in attendance.  It?s all about a covenant between two people before God.

Crystal Newsome and Robert Vickrey decided that the right place for them was in the Wal-Mart Supercenter?s Lawn and Garden Department in York, Nebraska.

Though it may seem odd, it?s not that odd considering all the other types of weddings (from scuba diving to parachuting) that people have tried, and it had significance for the couple.  Their first kiss was in Wal-Mart.

What God hath put together, let no man put asunder!