In today's society, being beautiful has become one of the most desired things a person can be. With Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, and Tinder, our world is consumed by the idea that only beautiful faces belong. The truth is, there are countless qualities more important than having a beautiful face, and here are 19 of them.
1. Having a heart that is tirelessly seeking God.
"Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised." Proverbs 31:30
2. Radically loving others.
"The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’There is no commandment greater than these.” Mark 12:31
3. Being wildly passionate about the things you love doing.
"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
4. Pursuing those passions with your whole heart.
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." Colossians 3:23
5. Being happy.
"Always be joyful.Never stop praying.Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
6. Standing up for what you believe in.
"Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong."
1 Corinthians 16:13
7. Being selfless.
"Don’t act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves." Philippians 2:3
8. Being a voice for those who don’t have one.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute." Proverbs 31:8
9. Having a mind filled with wonder and imagination.
"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8
10. Having a gentle and quiet spirit.
"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." 1 Peter 3:4
11. Being confident in who you are and who you want to be.
"But blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him." Jeremiah 17:7
12. Being vulnerable with the people you love.
"Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ." Galatians 6:2
13. Giving to others when nobody is watching.
"But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked." Luke 6:35
14. Being honest even when it’s easier to lie.
"Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body." Ephesians 4:25
15. Being adventurous.
“Ever since the creation of the world his eternal power and divine nature, invisible though they are, have been understood and seen through the things he has made. So they are without excuse.” Romans 1:20
16. Having the courage to do what terrifies you.
"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
17. Being silly.
"You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness." Psalm 30:11
18. Being trustworthy.
"A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret."
Proverbs 11:13
19. Being a beautiful person.
"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good." Romans 12:9
So next time you look in the mirror or find yourself two hours deep into that random girls Instagram wishing you looked like her, remember that a beautiful face means nothing if you're not a beautiful person.
