The oldest son of my husband's brother is kind, bright and talented. He returned from a mission several months ago and is attending BYU. On a recent Sunday evening get-together, he was being quizzed about his dating, which has been limited. He expressed that he was just not interested in most of the girls he had met -- and he cited the trends toward tight and revealing stretch clothing as his reason.
Many girls probably imagine that sexy clothes are more attractive and will get them more positive attention, but this observation indicates that immodesty leads to fewer total dates -- and to fewer happy marriages.
The conversation became very interesting, as another family member wondered aloud whether there would be virtuous wives available for his five sons, four of whom are teens. He asked each family how many modest girls there were in their various congregations. We could each name a few; sometimes it was four from a ward and sometimes it was just one from a family. People notice and know by name those who make the effort to "walk in the light."
Hearing the names of local girls who are trying to be garnished by virtue gave me hope. I don't know most of them, but I am thankful for them. Their effort is making the world a brighter and better place.
(The Parable Of the Ten Virgins painting by Ain Vares. Available in giclee on Amazon.com.)
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