Monday, June 25, 2012

Understanding the power of True Beauty

What scripture teaches about Beauty
1 Peter 3:1-6
Proverbs 31: 29-31
Proverbs 11: 16, 22

What scripture teaches about Beauty

See Vashti:
Proud, disrespectful, fighting spirit

Esther’s beauty:  2:7
            “Beautiful in form and lovely to look at”

The power of Esther’s beauty was not outer, but…
her natural grace and charm
her submissive spirit
v     No bad response in tough moments
v     Continues to follow her spiritual mentor
v     No rejection of circumstances beyond her control
v     She influences those “over” her by character
her teachable, growth heart
v     She heeds Mordecai’s lessons
v     She receives Heagai’s teaching
v     She grows in the journey
her strength above her CIRCUMSTANCES
v     She does not fight to show strength over people
v     She is not changed by what happens
v     She influences people “over” her through her character
her faith
v     Trusts God for protection
v     Sees God’s aid when arises
v     Sees God’s opportunities when they arise
v     Fasting and prayer

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