#[Proverbs 31:30; Proverbs 31:22; 1 Peter 3:3-4; Romans 12:2; Hebrews 4:16]#
Henry Schorr addresses the societal pressures surrounding female beauty and encourages a shift towards God's perspective. He highlights that while attending to one's appearance is not inherently wrong, it should not become an idol. Schorr uses Proverbs 31 as an example, noting the woman's efforts in her appearance. However, he emphasizes the fleeting nature of external beauty, contrasting it with the enduring beauty of a woman who fears the Lord. Referencing 1 Peter 3, he advocates for an "unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit," characterized by humility, faith, and dependence on God. This inner beauty, he argues, stems from basing one's identity in Christ, a foundation that withstands the shifting standards of the world, and leads to true significance, reminding listeners that they are made in God’s image.