The Unfading Beauty

There is no neglect of beauty in Christianity, for God would have the daughters of Zion be beautiful. There is no commendation in scripture for an unkempt, frumpy or dowdy appearance. In 1 Peter 3:3-4, Peter cast a vision for multifaceted beauty that is not merely outward. Consider God's desire that you would possess a deep unfading beauty that enhances outward appearance. In this way you will not be restricted by shallow outward beauty.Instead becoming obsessed with appearance that passes away.

He calls you to nurture what is eternal and precious.

 In this way, Christianity argues for a beauty that is both inward and outward. And it is a modest beauty that does not flaunt either fashion, riches or sexuality.

This is a beauty which adorns itself "In modest apparel, with shamefacedness, and sobriety" (1 Tim 2:9) To dress modestly then is to fulfill the principle of "shamefacedness" which breeds a sense of humility and reserve that causes a woman to shrink from the boundaries. This stands in strong contrast to the boldness and showiness that is often encouraged among woman.

How blessed it is to have a beauty that is both inward and outward, and shines brightly for all eternity. In this way you can walk in confidence because you know the lie of outward beauty and the truth of multifaceted inward beauty. This knowledge will keep you from being lured into it's hollowness. And this knowledge will help you to think clearly about yourself with a balanced view. And you know how to cultivate it, for it is at your fingertips. It is only God who opens the opportunity that is deeper than skin. For the beauty of Christ upon you is not only outward, it is imperishable, creating in you an ever, radiating inner beauty that cannot be extinguished.