What does the Bible say about physical beauty?
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The Bible teaches that physical beauty is a good gift from God, yet it is temporary and must never eclipse the beauty of a heart renewed by faith and marked by godly character. Genesis 1:27 grounds human dignity in God’s image, while 1 Samuel 16:7 and Proverbs 31:30 warn that the Lord looks beyond outward appearance. Believers should practice modesty and self-control, adorning themselves chiefly with humility, purity, and good works, as 1 Timothy 2:9 and 1 Peter 3:3-6 teach. Because our bodies belong to God and are temples of the Holy Spirit, we honor him through holiness rather than vanity or sexual sin (1 Corinthians 3:16; 6:18).
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- Proverbs 31:30 17 votes
- 1 Samuel 16:7 13 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:9 10 votes
- 1 Peter 3:4 9 votes
- 1 Peter 3:1-7 6 votes
- 1 Corinthians 3:16 4 votes
- Genesis 1:27 4 votes
- 1 Peter 3:3-6 3 votes
- Matthew 23:27 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 6:18 3 votes
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