What does the Bible say about womens beauty?
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The Bible teaches that a woman’s truest beauty is not chiefly outward appearance, but reverent faith, godly character, and a heart devoted to the Lord. Proverbs 31:30 says that charm is deceptive and beauty fleeting, but a woman who fears the Lord is worthy of praise. Likewise, 1 Peter 3:3-4 commends the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit rather than dependence on outward adornment. Proverbs 6:25 also warns against allowing physical attractiveness to become an object of sinful desire. Scripture does not condemn beauty or proper care of the body, but it calls women and men alike to prize holiness above appearance and to honor the Creator more than His gifts.
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- Proverbs 31:30
Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman who fears Yahweh, she shall be praised.
- 1 Peter 3:3-4
[3] Let your beauty be not just the outward adorning of braiding the hair, and of wearing jewels of gold, or of putting on fine clothing; [4] but in the hidden person of the heart, in the incorruptible adornment of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God very precious.
- Proverbs 6:25
Don't lust after her beauty in your heart, Neither let her captivate you with her eyelids.
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