Since Reality TV and social networks have become the breeding grounds for selfish justification of the First Amendment, its no wonder the art of beauty has become as rare as a Da Vinci or a Donatello.
Women cursing at each other, hosting cat-like fights, tearing their sisters down in hopes to draw blood are the entertainment of our day. But their foolery only prove that money doesn't make one more classy than the other. As a matter of fact "A(n) (outwardly) beautiful woman who acts foolishly is like a gold ring in a pig's snout" (Prov. 11:22)
How would YOU define beauty? If someone walked up to you and classified you as Beautiful, what would they be referring to? Your outward appearance for the time being, or possibly your ability to consistently keep up with the latest fashions? Perhaps their comments would reflect your selfless deeds, or possibly your passion to serve others?
Of the aforementioned, in only one is beauty as lasting a quality as that which develops as slowly and reaps such refined products as a foreign object in the mouth of an oyster does a pearl. In the other, however, beauty is as shallow and fleeting as the grass which is here today and gone tomorrow. Fighting for this beauty can be as seducing and temporary as chasing an iridescent, hollow bubble.
Culture frowns upon the things that take time to form. Long gone are the days where grandma would start a roast in the wee hours of the morning, or clean and soak her collard greens for hours. But anyone with great appreciation for food would attest that the quality of the food, nutrients found within and flavor that dripped from each bite is unparallel to that of any conventional method could ever dream of producing. True beauty isn't much different, in fact, "be beautiful in your heart, because this kind of beauty will last and God considers it very special!" (1 Peter 3:3-4)
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