There is much about our appearance that we have no control over. Many of our physical attributes came from genes that were passed on to us and there is little we can do about them. Some people, however, spend inordinate amounts of time desperately seeking to alter what nature assigned to them.
Yet there are other aspects of our lives over which we have much control. Our actions and our use of time is something we determine. While the secular world worships people’s appearance, God focuses on their actions. Beautiful people can be selfish and thoughtless. Secular media often overlooks this and zeroes in on their outward qualities. In God’s view, however, an attractive appearance is no substitute for godly actions.
Those who deserve praise are the ones who use their time to contribute to others. Praise belongs to those who are productive, not pretty. Perhaps in no area of life is it more evident how the world colors our values and perspective than here. Entire magazines are devoted to people who are attractive, even when they have contributed nothing wholesome or helpful to society. But those who view things from God’s perspective are quick to admire people who use their time and energies wisely. Their lives make a difference. They invest their time wisely. Such people deserve your admiration and commendation.