Beauty Is…

What is beauty? This question has been in my thoughts for the day. Beauty is God. He is the creator of beauty. He made the world and stated that it was good. There is a goodness about beauty. Yet it is not just defined as an outward expression but also entails an inward way of being.

Is beauty what is in the eyes of the beholder? Is beauty more than a thing of the senses? What makes something beautiful to one person but unattractive to another? These questions speak to the cultural and socialization of a person. Our society has defined feminine beauty based on one’s outward appearance. It has tried to control what is considered beautiful in order to control the emotional state of women. We do not appreciate our just “being”. It is almost based on our ability to conform to what the beauty industry has defined for us.



In the book of Proverbs, beauty is defined by “a woman who fears and reverences God…Praise her for the many fine things she does. These good deeds of hers shall bring her honor and recognition from even the leaders of the nations.” (Proverbs 31:30, 31 TLB) It does not mention outward beauty but rather states that charm can be deceptive and beauty doesn’t last or is fleeting.

Is it the character of a woman that makes her beautiful?

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