MODESTY AND RESPECT . 1st Peter 3:2 . Chaste conversation teaches us that the believing wife is known for her purity of life and character, and that her conduct is respectful and reverent. True humility, exemplified in the everyday life of a person who knows she is a child of God, reflects reverence for God and a commitment to living for God. Despite her husband's unbelief, she lives each day before him in such a way that he cannot deny that her faith is real.
A wife whose faith in God is supported by her reverence for God and respect for her husband has a testimony that demonstrates what it means to be a new creation in Christ Jesus. She is different from those who are dissatisfied and complain, whose nagging creates tension in the home and family. Prudent, self-controlled conduct will win some husbands to Christ.
I have watched as my wife struggles to keep her long hair tidy. I observe from a distance as she chooses clothes that reflect her piety. I proudly take my place beside her, appreciating her modesty. I know that what is outwardly seen is genuine honesty. I stand apart and often glance to see if she’s all right, and I see her ministering to someone with a countenance so bright. I look at her as she moves with dignity among the people of God – I know she is a good example of a woman who owns Jesus as her Lord.
Her name and reputation are held in high esteem. She knows what she is doing; the truth of God protects her. The joy on her face lends power to her words. Those who observe her know she lives before her Lord. Her visible witness adds to what I teach. Her attitude reinforces the message, enabling me to reach those who form opinions of me just by watching her, and they conclude that what I have to say is living truth, for sure.