Girls, you have an equally important role. Your job is to keep your brothers from being led astray by her charms. Please be aware of how easily your actions and glances can stir up lust in a guy's mind.

You may not realise this, but we guys most commonly struggle with our eyes. I think many girls are innocently unaware of the difficulty a guy has in remaining pure when looking at a girl who is dressed immodestly. Now, I don't want to dictate your wardrobe, but honestly speaking, I would be blessed if girls considered more than fashion when shopping for clothes. Yes, guys are responsible for maintaining self-control, but you can help by refusing to wear clothing designed to attract attention to your body.

I know the world tells you that if you have a nice body, you should show it off. And we men have only helped feed this mentality. But I think you can play part in reversing this trend. A single mom who had recently rededicated her life to Christ told me, "I went through my closet and got rid of anything that might have caused a brother in the Lord stumble. I asked God to forgive me and to help me protect the purity of those around me." Aly from Wisconsin wrote, "I think I'll have to get rid of over half my wardrobe, because much of what I have is too revealing or tempts men to look at me and think impure thoughts."

Are you willing to be that radical? My friend Janelle asks her dad to evaluate every outfit she buys. She wants a godly man's opinion of whether or not it's modest. It's not always easy. There have been many times her dad has asked her to return items. But she doesn't complain- even in the summer, when it seems impossible to find a modest pair of shorts. She wants to honor God.

I know many girls who would look great in shorter skirts or tighter blouses, and they know it. But they choose to dress modestly. They take the responsibility of guarding their brothers' eyes. To these women and others like them, I'm grateful.

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24). It's time to start seeing other people's purity as our responsibility.