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"Don't be concerned about the outward beauty 
that depends on fancy hairstyles, expensive
jewellery, or beautiful clothes. You should be
known for the beauty that comes from within,
the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,
which is so precious to God." 1 Peter 3:3-4

This "beauty that comes from within" is that . . .
meekness,
quietness,
gentleness,
brokenness of heart,
contrition of spirit,
humility of mind, 
tenderness of conscience, 
which are fitting to the children of God. 

A gentle and quiet spirit is a woman's best ornament. 

As to other gay and unbecoming ornaments, let those 
wear them, who wish to serve and to enjoy . . .
the lust of the flesh,
the lust of the eyes,
and the pride of life. 

Let the "daughters of Zion" manifest they have other 
ornaments than what the world admires and approves. 
Let them covet . . .
the teachings of God,
the smiles of His love,
the whispers of His favour.
The more they have of these, the less will they care 
for the adornments which the "daughters of Canaan"
run so madly after; by which also they often impoverish 
themselves, and by opening a way for admiration, too 
often open a way for seduction and ruin.