Tuesday, November 25 Women should adorn themselves in appropriate dress, . . . in the way that is proper for women professing devotion to God.​—1 Tim. 2:9, 10.

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Tuesday, November 25

Women should adorn themselves in appropriate dress, . . . in the way that is proper for women professing devotion to God.—1 Tim. 2:9, 10.

 

The Greek words used here suggest that a Christian woman’s dress would be respectable and would show consideration for the feelings or opinions of others. How we admire our mature Christian sisters for dressing modestly! Discernment is another quality that all mature Christian sisters demonstrate. What is discernment? It is good judgment—the ability to tell right from wrong and then to choose the wise course. Consider the example of Abigail. Her husband made a bad decision that was going to have a serious impact on his entire household. Abigail took immediate action. Her good judgment saved lives. (1 Sam. 25:14-23, 32-35) Discernment also helps us to know when to speak and when to keep silent. And it helps us to maintain balance when showing personal interest in others.—1 Thess. 4:11. w23.12 20 ¶8-9

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When you look at that portion, you can almost feel the wisdom Jehovah built into these reminders. Modesty isn’t just fabric — it’s a frame of mind. And discernment isn’t just a definition — it’s a way of moving through each day with Jehovah’s heartbeat guiding the next step. Abigail shows that beautifully. She didn’t freeze. She didn’t panic. She acted because she saw the situation the way Jehovah saw it. And that’s really the point here: seeing what Jehovah sees, choosing what Jehovah would bless, and doing it without hesitation.