“I don’t like the way I look. I spend hours getting ready every morning, trying to make myself look better. My parents tell me I shouldn’t care so much, but I just want to look good. Is that wrong?”
~ Alissa

Hey Alissa,

It’s not wrong to want to look nice. When you put work into your appearance, it gives you confidence. And a little confidence is definitely a good thing.

If you’re a Christian, your body is God’s temple. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV) says, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”

Part of honoring God with our bodies involves taking care of ourselves. Would you want God to live in a run-down temple? So proper nutrition, exercise, and taking a little time on your appearance are all good things.

What is wrong, however, is when looking good becomes your first priority. If you spend more time perfecting your outward appearance than working on the condition of your heart, that’s a problem.

True beauty only comes from your spirit. (1 Peter 3:3-4). No amount of makeup, designer clothes, or hair products can make up for an ugly spirit, and absolutely nothing can hide the radiance of a beautiful spirit.

If you really want to look good, Alissa, spend some time with your Creator. The peace that comes from a close relationship with Him will shine out of you. It’s like a beauty treatment for your soul that permeates your entire appearance. Can’t beat that!

~ Halee

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