The
Bible refers to the bloom
of youth which, generally speaking, starts around puberty and extends until
the mid 20's. (The Bible indicates a male is an adult at age
30.) Indeed, even after puberty a person's youthful appearance and proportions
are evident through their 20's and some even into then early 30's. Pro. 19:11 speaks
of the beauty of "a man" (an adult) and that has to do with his
character.
Pro. 31: 30
likewise contrasts a woman’s fleeting physical beauty to the everlasting beauty
of character and moral integrity. Pro. 16:31 speaks
of the beauty of old age-righteousness. In all those references from Proverbs
it is clear that what makes a person truly beautiful both in the sight God and
man, is their character, not their physical attributes.
Perhaps
you’ve noticed that physically beautiful people can have ugly personalities. This
proves that what gives us each our individual beauty is our hearts and minds.
So to be drawn to physical beauty or sexual appeal can be disappointing in the
long run. But being drawn to a person because of the beauty of character--this
is enduring, endearing and dependable.
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