One thing I’ve noticed about some godly women is their conservative dress sense. It's great that they’re comfortable with themselves and dress down (I'm guessing they don’t pluck their eyebrows either) because their main focus is serving God. These down-to-earth women know vanity isn’t exactly a heavenly virtue.
A friend of mine (I won't name any names, but let's just say Justin Yoon) once pointed out that God never said it’s wrong to look good. Ergo, Justin is all for any girl who wants to glam up, as long as she doesn’t turn her beauty into a stumbling block.
A girl’s immaculate appearance doesn’t necessarily reflect her godliness. Only God can see what’s in her heart. Whether she’s dolled up or dressed down, it’s her inner self that counts. Sometimes, I find myself getting caught up in the earthly affairs of eyeliner and lip gloss, doubting my own godliness based on my mirror time. I have to remind myself that no matter how much mascara I apply, I’m still a work of Christ. God created me to glorify Him, not the mirror.
We should be mindful of how much attention we pay to our looks versus how much attention we pay to God. There’s a fine line between taking pride in your appearance and being self-absorbed. I won’t deny that I can be vain at times, but when I dress up, I’m simply celebrating the gifts God gave me.
So, the next time you see me with perfectly winged eyeliner, remember: I’m just embracing my God-given talents.
3 comments:
Most of us struggle with vanity. I just have to look at my wardrobe to remind myself of that.
There's also context -- it's more appropriate to doll up in certain situations than in others. And also perhaps the friends I'm hanging out with. "If you've got it, flaunt it" doesn't really sit right with me.
I've got some dresses in my wardrobe that I paid more than $100 for, but haven't even worn yet & don't know if I ever will. Just because I now question whether they're modest enough and/or I haven't found the right context to wear them in.
i dont dress up any more.. that makes me sad! must be getting old.
Give me all your clothes and makeup and that would solve your problems. Oh, and don't forget to give me your mirror(s) too!
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