A Remark Worthy of Serious Attention

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 7, 1913

A Remark Worthy of Serious Attention

"The prevailing styles of dress are common objects of jest among young men, and this jesting sows the thought-seed for immoral harvests. The close-fitting costumes, the peek-a-boo waist, low necks and short sleeves, offensively short skirts, and sheer hosiery were designed in the first place with no other object than to draw the attention of men."

When we recall that this is the remark of that woman so much experienced in dealing with girls that have gone astray, Mary Yeomans, provincial probation officer at Edmonton, it is worthy of serious attention by those who care. The eye is most powerful in contributing to human delinquency. It is to be a party to the consequent crime to inflame neurotic desire through adultery that has its seat first in the eye.

Jesus said, "Whosoever looketh . . . hath committed . . . already in his heart." And whosoever contributes to that debasing look that calls it out and lures it on shares responsibility with the one who executes the sinful look.—Pacific Christian Advocate.