Thanks so much for being willing to address the issue of immodesty.  I read your post (when it was first written) and I sensed a deep frustration and desire for young ladies or all women for that matter to understand the effect thier manner of dress can have on a guy.  It is a subject to often left alone….  I try to stress the importance of this issue to the young women in my life, but personally, I think it is more effective when a guy shares the effect it has on them.

Posting an apology says alot for your heart and desire to serve those under your care.  You worded it very well…

Just as an encouragement, I am sure there have been many people in the course of history that disliked hearing what needed to be said.  I myself have felt this way.  However, when I sit and think about what was said and the message trying to be communicated to me, I am less able to focus on the presentation because it is a truth that hits home.  I am sure the people in Jesus day did not like being called a “Den of Vipers” but it was a message they needed to hear.  The people Paul talked about in all his epistles didn’t like his strong language toward them as well.  Sometimes it is needed to wake us up!  But, I appreciate the care and concern expressed by your apology.  Don’t ever give up being willing to address those difficult things that no one seems to talk about but that desperately need to be heard.  I will be in prayer about those who might have been hurt by what was said that God would open the eyes of thier heart to the truth of the message.  Hang in there! 

Remember, He’s most interested in the heart and He’s just used your words to reveal another section of it He wants better control of (…for out it flow the issues of life…).  That’s a very good thing!  He knows He can trust His Son in you to bring you out “approved.”  More of Christ, less of you.  Your witness hasn’t been squandered, because of the evidence of your surrender, your witness may actually have been deepened; “actions” have now been put to your “words.”  God is faithful….

Your heart isn’t the only one He’s after the fullness of.  Though what you said was insensitive and handled wrong, the truth of your words has not changed.  May God, in His mercy, allow them to bear fruit.  Hopefully the ones offended will be able to let the Holy Spirit bring them past the rawness of their offence to see plainly the need to stand against compromise. 

Press on, Jarod….