ODJ: beauty tips
December 29, 2009
Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised.
READ: Proverbs 31:10-31
Not long ago, we had a discussion in our office regarding what you should eat based on your blood type. Suddenly, our lunchtime conversations were seasoned with questions like: “If I’m B positive, should I eat chicken or fish?” The health “gurus” who are promoting eating based on blood type claim it can keep you fit and make you look good too.
We all desire to look good and are drawn to beauty. Proverbs 31 offers some excellent beauty tips that we—male and female—all need to read. The verses summarize much of the wisdom found in the entire book of Proverbs. They present the true beauty of a wise woman who fears the Lord.
Here are five of her characteristics:
• Trustworthy (vv.11-12). She can be trusted to do good and to not harm others.
• Shrewd or wise (vv.13-18). She thinks through her projects and manages her time and resources wisely. This leads her to successfully complete them.
• Generous (vv.19-20). She gives to the poor and needy—not apathetic.
• Diligent (vv.21-25). She makes sure that all the bases are covered for her family. A smile is on her face and joy is in her heart because she has done her best to provide.
• Speaks wisely and kindly (v.26). She talks the talk and walks the walk!
By looking at this woman’s characteristics, we see that a person’s true beauty springs from the soul. Her kindness, loving care, and passion all flow from her relationship with God (v.30). Let’s follow her example and clothe ourselves with “the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God” (1 Peter 3:4). —Poh Fang Chia
How could you clothe yourself with a gentle and quiet spirit today? What does it take to reflect God’s beauty?
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I would love to improved the beauty within rather than wasting much effort on things that aren’t last. With God’s help I can do it!
I think that when we improve the beuty within us not only are we doing God’s will but the change will be evident to those around us. What a great way to change the world by starting inside of us. One step at a time. I believe it makes a difference.
will it be difficult to achieve? sounds like another perfectionist????
well, when we are with God AND FEARING GOD, these things will come naturally? (definately!~)
love, the way it is!~ proverbs ahh!~ a book of wise sayings!~
probed thru another thought…what does it mean to fear GOD??? fear GOD?? how???
It is pretty interesting how God always value what is on the inside over that which is on the outside. In a world that espouses the need for one to dress most resplendently and impressively, God tells His children to value character. Moreover, the Bible speaks about the church being the bride (revelations 19:7). As members of the church, we have to beautify ourselves inwardly as we prepare for God’s second coming.