A pretty face is not the only thing you need to keep a man

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Beauty is the quality of being pleasing to look at, appealing and attractive, one would say. We are forever bombarded with products supposed to make people more beautiful; stereotype beauties are flaunted giving a lot of emphasis on external beauty, on who is the fairest of us all. Ironically, one may be perceived as beautiful while on the slip side, they do not see themselves as beautiful and may have a poor self-image and a low self-esteem, despite their good looks. Beauty is perceived as evolutionary, determined by genes. Beauty is judged in various ways by different people, mainly focusing on outward appearance which is superficial, and encourages people to make their decisions based only on what they can see, how limiting is that. Everyone desires beauty and to appeal to another, particularly their lovers. The saying goes “beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Beauty is mostly defined by the onlooker.
Beauty is not static, it is constantly changing with influences of media, culture, religion, modern trends including fashion. Contrary to what is told, beauty is beyond skin deep, it is not only about outward appearance, but even much more so inner beauty. You are fearfully and wonderfully created in the image of God. Beauty is created not only by the outer appearance but by many other qualities that add up to the beautification. To all of you beautiful people out there who are not sure they are, I am reminded of a song I love, you are beautiful beyond description;
You are beautiful beyond description
Too marvelous for words
Too wonderful for comprehension
Like nothing ever seen or heard
Who can grasp Your infinite wisdom
Who can fathom the depths of Your love
You are beautiful beyond description

Scripture admonishes us in 1st Peter 3.4 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. Inner Beauty is rich, incomparable with outer beauty, it is reflected of character not appearances .The glow of self-worth, self-confidence, self-belief and integrity is part of inner beauty, silent but powerful. Although appearance place a role in first impressions and attraction, intellect calls for one to be sensitive in identifying inner beauty for it lasts a life time and does not fade away. When inner beauty is identified and appreciated, it supports the appreciation of outer beauty.