True Beauty, Part 2 - being content with your looks.

All this hype throughout the media is pretty much a love of self.. these “perfect” and “beautiful” women are very much into themselves. Some might pour everything they have into their outward appearance. We can become so obsessed with how we look that we forget what is truly important. Beauty can become a form of idolatry if we let it. That is, if we focus more on our appearance than things above. Look at Colossians 3:1-2 and Romans 12:2...

If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.

Be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.

Our time should be spent on developing a closer relationship with our Father and doing HIS will! Don't go along with the rest of the world in the craze of happiness based on outward beauty. Clothes, shoes, jewelry, make-up, are all things of the earth. Our thoughts should not be consumed with which outfit to wear to the mall, which make-up blends the best, or how much weight we need to loose. Of course, I'm not saying it's evil to think about your appearance or to wear make-up, and I'm not telling you to dress like a slob.. but just be cautious to not let it consume your thoughts! I'm always happy to find a cute pair of jeans or some adorable shoes! (I'm especially happy when they're on sale)