..:"Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging…
““..:"Do not let your adornment be merely outward-arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel. Rather, let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God." Let it be our inner person be the one in a constant change and in a constant renewing process. For what's inside of us will eventually come out sooner or later. Our outward apperance is just that, outward apperance. One cannot be define by what one wears or pretends to be. But one is truly define by its true values, charcter, integrity and personality. What's is really important and of true value, lies within ourselves. Let us dress it and adorned it with the finest of knowledge and wisdom:..””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
True value lies in inner character and wisdom, not outward appearance; inner beauty shapes how we are seen.
In simple terms: Inner character matters more than looks.
Cultivate inner virtues over external display.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- leadership
- self‑esteem
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner qualities do you cherish?
- How can you nurture inner wisdom?
External validation can distract from deeper growth.