DAILY READINGS: Exodus 19; Psalms 58-59; Acts 10:24-48
Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel. 1 Peter 3:3
Kosmos is the Greek word for “adorning,” it means “orderly arrangement” or “decoration”. It is normally translated “world.” The word “cosmetics,” is derived from kosmos. Biblically speaking, the gray head testifies of acquired wisdom (Prov. 20:29) and a meek and quiet spirit is beautiful to God (1 Pet. 3:4). Why would we cover up what God deems is beautiful and garnish that which is but a fading garment? “In vain you will make yourself fair,” (Jer. 4:30). It is not our exterior, but the inner-man that God appreciates. —Warren Henderson
Bright youth and snow-crowned age, strong men and maidens meek,
Raise high your free, exulting song, God’s wondrous praises speak. —Edward H. Plumptre