There are mixed messages about beauty and appearance. With that constant bombardment, it can become difficult for girls to have a healthy perspective of what beauty really is. It is so vital to learn about God’s perspective on beauty by reading Bible verses about beauty. Read and meditate on these key scriptures and Bible verses with your daughter that relate to appearance and beauty.
Psalm 139:14
“I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.“
What it means: You are created in the image of God, and God doesn’t make junk! Like a snowflake, every person is unique. No two are the same. God sees you as a masterpiece; and when you look in the mirror, He wants you to “know that full well.”
Try this beauty tip: Every morning when you look in the mirror, say Psalm 139:14 and smile. You might even tape the verse on your mirror as a reminder!
1 Samuel 16:7
“But the LORD said to Samuel, ‘Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.’”
This scripture about beauty illustrates that the world focuses on what people look like on the outside. God focuses on what people look like on the inside. Do you put more time and effort into being pretty on the outside or the inside? As you get older, and you long to get a perfect body. While there’s nothing wrong with wanting to look pretty, we need to make sure it’s in balance. God would rather see us work on becoming drop-dead gorgeous on the inside.
Proverbs 31:30
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.“
Beauty fades with age, so if you are more concerned with your outer appearance, you will be unhappy when the wrinkles come and the number on the scale goes up. In fact, did you know that your body may show the beginning signs of aging as early as age twenty? That is why God wants us to “fear” Him. That doesn’t mean to be afraid of Him but rather to be in awe of Him and all that He has done.
1 Peter 3:3-4
“Your beauty should not come from outward adornments, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.”
This scripture about beauty does not mean it’s wrong to braid your hair or wear nice clothes and jewelry. God would rather see women work on becoming beautiful on the inside — the kind of beauty that lasts forever.
1 Timothy 4:8
“Physical exercise has some value, but spiritual exercise is much more important. It promises a reward in both this life and the next.”
Exercising and staying at fit is a good thing, but God expects us to stay in shape spiritually. We can stay in shape by reading our Bibles, praying, and going to church on a regular basis.
Hopefully, these scriptures and Bible verses about beauty will encourage all of you to build a concept about what true beauty really is.