Lesson16: Don't Forget the Trim
By this time in my construction project, my shed is fully functional. It has a solid foundation and floor, sturdy sides, and a strong roof. The shingles are laid, the paint is on, and the doors are hung. However, there is still one thing needed, that is the trim. The trim is that decorative board that runs along the edges of the walls. It does not add much to the functionality of the shed, other than cover up a seam or two that otherwise would have a small gap. The trim sets the shed apart, makes it look its best. The trim takes away the plainness of the shed and makes it look more attractive. After all, it is something my wife and I have to look at every day.
It is also important for Christians to look good. This is true first of all in the spiritual and moral sense. Our personalities and our character have to be attractive. Our attitude has to be positive. Our words have to be encouraging. We have to show to the world the beauty of Jesus. Someone said, it is not enough to be righteous, we also have to appear righteous. What do your actions say about you? The other aspect is our physical appearance. While there is no offical dress code for Christians, in whatever culture we live there is a cultural dress code that makes a statement to people around us. How we dress, how we look, even how we smell says something about us. What does your physical appearance say about you?
1 Peter 3:3,4
Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 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.
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