Dedicated to my wife.
The Collegiate Church of our Lady in
Dinant, Belgium has quite a reputable history. Obtaining collegiate
status in 934, it survived until 1228, when part of a cliff decided to
make it a bull eye. Ouch, that sure hurt!
It was rebuilt in the
Gothic style this time, and its interior became even more beautiful.
Sadly enough, it was completely destroyed during World War I, and again
in World War II. Each time it was reconstructed, its interior beauty
became even more pronounced. It can be said of this church that it is
quite old, but quite young at the same time, and it still attracts a
myriad of tourists each year.
Inner beauty always attracts
people, and it always improves as years go by. No wonder the Bible
encourages that "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,
such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine
clothes. Rather, 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." (1Pet 3:3-4, NIV2)
In other words, fake beauty does not
attract people. Take, for example, the mature man or woman who gets a
face lift. Some succeed quite well, but many turn out like monsters from
the deep sea. No pun intended!
Fake beauty will not procure a
lasting marriage, but "the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit"
sure will. When we truly care for one another, when we treat our beloved
spouse with gentleness, when we avoid quarrels and stop nagging, love
prosper and no one would ever be able to break such a loving marriage.
Once married, however, our inner beauty should continue to multiply
exponentially, as our character should continue to develop. When we do
so, real love will abide and will bind us forever. Others will notice us
and sigh for what they don't have. We can be a blessing to others by
encouraging other marriages to develop their inner beauty. It's never
too late, even when a cliff decides to hit us head on!
Inner
beauty truly attracts.
Rob Chaffart
Attractive Inner Beauty! Marriage Bliss, 4
Today's Bible Verse:
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as
elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.
Rather, 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." (1Pet
3:3-4)
Attractive Inner Beauty! Marriage Bliss, 4
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