1 Peter 3:3-4 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
1 Timothy 2:9-10 is probably the most important verse for us on this subject: “I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.” So we should do what is appropriate for ...
When considering the beauty of a woman, He doesn't look at her outward appearance at all. What is this? According to the Bible, the most beautiful women in God's sight have a meek and quiet spirit, long to serve others, and have great courage to do what's right.
Proverbs 31:30 tells us, “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord, she shall be praised.” This woman has the imperishable quality of beauty that does not fade because it is rooted in her gentle and quiet spirit.
Matthew says nature gives us an example of true beauty in the splendor of God's creation (Matthew 6:28-29). Jesus rebuked the scribes and Pharisees, reminding them that they can appear beautiful and righteous on the outside, but be full of hypocrisy and wickedness inside (Matthew 23:27-28).
1 Peter 3:3-4
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.”
Paul wrote: There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28 NIV). You are never less-than as a woman. And Jesus was willing to break the rules to prove it. Heavenly Father, I am so grateful that You value me, as a woman.
Her godly attitudes, words, and behavior make her beautiful. Godliness isn't as noticeable as our clothing and jewelry, but it's “very precious” to God. He notices and cares! And, godliness is beautiful because of its influence on others.
In the Bible, we are told that beauty is in vain (Proverbs 31:30) as well as a source of potential hubris (Ezekiel 28:17) while also seeing it described as a gift and something desirable (Job 42:15, Song of Solomon 4:7), while yet also telling us it should not come from anything external, but internal (1 Peter 3:3-4).
Matthew 5:28-29 New International Version (NIV)
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away.
A woman who is passionate about life, shows compassion, pursues learning, keeps a sense of adventure, refuses to give up, and believes she is worthy. This woman creates an energy that many would consider beautiful. Let's be sure our inner and outer beauty work in harmony.
Proverbs 11:22-23 New Living Translation (NLT)
A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig's snout. The godly can look forward to a reward, while the wicked can expect only judgment.
The Bible tells us that Woman was taken out of man and made for man, thus making her the glory of man. Fundamentally, she receives in order to give more. She is the life-bringer and life-bearer. Her body was designed to nourish and nurture, to feed and console.
Proverbs 11:22 – “Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.” Psalm 139:14 – “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” Proverbs 31:25 – “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.”
[14] Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him? [15] But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
Augustine reminds us that God doesn't discriminate when it comes to giving the gift of beauty: “Beauty is indeed a good gift of God; but that the good may not think it a great good, God dispenses it even to the wicked.” Whether someone is good or bad, know that God has freely given everyone beauty for the simple fact ...
1 Peter 3:3-4
3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.
Proverbs 14:1: “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.” Proverbs 19:14: "Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the Lord.” Psalm 28:7: “The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and He helps me.
When you read the Word of the Lord, He uses it to scrub and scour away your fears, your laziness, your doubts, and your sinful ways. God uses His Word to transform you into a woman of divine power who reflects His beauty. This is what makes a woman beautiful in God's eyes.
True beauty comes from a woman acknowledging her own needs, setting healthy boundaries, and going after her life ambitions with boldness and enthusiasm. Her beauty lies in embracing her uniqueness and shining her light while empowering others to shine as well.
As Christians, we are called to take personal responsibility for our thoughts and actions. This includes exercising self-control when it comes to observing a woman's physical appearance. While it is natural to notice and appreciate beauty, it becomes problematic when it leads to objectification or lustful thoughts.
Facial symmetry has been shown to be considered attractive in women, and men have been found to prefer full lips, high forehead, broad face, small chin, small nose, short and narrow jaw, high cheekbones, clear and smooth skin, and wide-set eyes.
First Peter 3:3-4 says this: “[Women's] adornment must not be merely the external — braiding the hair, wearing gold jewelry, or putting on apparel; but it should be the hidden person of the heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God.” Modesty in dress comes ...
Test Dreams and Visions in Prayer
If a dream or vision comes from the Lord, it only stands to reason that He is the best person to confirm it. “Ask me and I will tell you remarkable secrets you do not know about things to come” (Jeremiah 33:3).
On the other hand, beauty to God is much more than appearance. People may see outward appearance first, but God looks deeper, to the condition of our hearts. 1 Peter 3:3-5 tells us that our beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.