Modesty-A QUALITY THAT PROMOTES PEACE

Peace With Fellow Humans

Modesty also promotes peaceful relations with others.  For  instance, when parents set an example in being contented with their necessities and in giving priority to spiritual matters, their children are more likely to adopt the same attitude.  The younger ones will then find it easier to be contented, even if they may not always get what they want.  This will help them to live modestly, and family life will be more peaceful.

those who have oversight need to exercise particular care to be modest and not abuse their authority.  For example, Christians are instructed:  "Do  not go beyond  the things that are written."  (1 Corinthians 4:6) Congregation elders realize that  they must not try to impose on others their own personal preferences.  Instead, they use God's Word as a basis for encouraging the right course in matters of behavior, dress, grooming, or recreation.  (2 Timothy 3:14-17)  When members of the congregation observe that the elders keep withing Scriptural bounds, this promotes respect for these men and contributes toward a warm, loving and peaceful spirit in the congregation.

Next time: Peace With Oneself

Watchtower, 2000