Have you been watching DWTS (Dancing With The Stars) this season? I’m normally not one to watch the show, but I have been keeping up with it this season since Candace Cameron Bure is on the show! I have always admired Candace, and I’ve been rooting for her since the season began.
One thing that has been a bit controversial about her time on DWTS is her Christianity, of course! She’s an outspoken (in a good way!) Christian, and isn’t afraid to mention God in her interviews. She makes it clear that she wants her dancing to honor him and she won’t compromise her personal beliefs of modesty for any dance costume.
I think it’s been awesome to see her sticking so firmly to her beliefs throughout this entire season (she’s made it to the finale, which will air this week!), but she’s gotten some flack for it as well.
It seems every time she posts a photo or a video of something she’s done on DWTS on her Facebook Page, there will be several people making insensitive comments about how they are so “disappointed” in her for dressing in a manner that they perceive to be immodest. One person went so far as to say she “broke her promise” and wasn’t dressing appropriately. Sigh.
This is frustrating on so many levels, but I just wanted to address the modesty thing really quickly. Because when modesty becomes us trying to get every one else to stick to our own personal convictions and rules that we’ve set in place for ourselves, we’ve missed something.
The Bible simply doesn’t say that “your skirt must be so many inches long” or “thou shalt not show your midriff”. Specific rules like that are just not there. Every one interprets “modest” and “appropriate” dress code in their own way. So, naturally, that looks different for every person. Some women feel convicted to only wear skirts. That’s great, but not for me. Others avoid shorts or skinny jeans. Still others are completely comfortable in a bikini.
My rules aren’t your rules. And that’s totally okay.
Candace promised to be modest in her dress and actions, and she has done so. She has been a light and shared Christ using the unique situation that he provided her with. The majority (if not all) of us will never been given that particular avenue in which to share the love of Jesus, and I think it is awesome that she has taken this chance to share Him with people who might not have heard otherwise!
She has had fun doing it, and she has stuck to her standards, and that is to be commended. Whether you agree with every outfit choice or not, Christ has been preached and she has not compromised her personal convictions.
I just wanted to weigh in with those thoughts and give some love and support to Candace as she goes into the finale this week!
You have our love, support, prayers (and votes!) Candace!
Victoria @ Creative Home Keeper says
I was just thinking the same way! I’m so proud that someone is using her public national platform to share her faith in a real and authentic way. Usually when Christians are in the news and media, we aren’t displayed too positively but I think she has done a fantastic job representing what a Christian life looks like. It has been making me sad that so many people are being harsh on the way she is dressing. Compared to everyone else on the show, I think she is looking pretty darn good!
Kandi says
I haven’t watched the show at all but I keep up with Candace via social media and read reviews. I am so proud of her and I hope she wins! I have always loved her so much and I am happy she is successful and shares her faith!
Elise @frugalfarmwife.com says
I don’t watch DWTS, or even know who Candace Cameron is, but I just wanted to weigh in because modesty is something I’ve struggled with a lot. Specifically because I see the same thing happen on a smaller scale all. the. time. The subject of modesty for many has just become so much legalism.
It seems to me that the whole issue is being addressed from the wrong direction. Instead of looking in the mirror and asking ourselves if so-and-so will be offended by our dress, the question should be “does what I’m wearing bring glory to God?”
I think that if that were our standard, if we all kept in mind our place before God, then we wouldn’t feel the need to hold other women to our personal standard, and the in-fighting would cease.
Melissa says
I politely disagree with your article. I was a bit disappointed to learn that she was going to participate in a very worldly arena where “sexy” is expected and applauded. There are so many venues she could have chosen to share her faith without compromising her convictions. Not to mention her children being exposed every week to such ungodliness. When I saw the jazz routine on the internet that’s when I stopped watching her dances altogether. The entire jazz dance was very sexual in nature. Regardless of her intentions, it has become a sad witness.
To dance before an audience of one, namely God, it is to acknowledge His holiness. There was nothing ‘holy’ about her dance routines, particularly the jazz. David wrote, “I will behave myself wisely in a perfect way. will set no wicked thing before my eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me” (Ps. 101:2-3).
Regarding the issue of modesty, it is to keep oneself from putting a stumbling block before a brother.
The Bible talks about being separate from the world, not to be a friend of the world or to participate in worldly, ungodly practices. What fellowship does light have with darkness. Eph. 5:11 – “Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.”
suzie says
What is the brand of the black and white tap shoes in the picture on this article? Gorgeous tap shoes!