Day 328 Bible Readings - 1 Peter 3:3-4 (ESV)

Ezekiel 45-46, 1 Peter 3, Proverbs 19:1-12

1 Peter 3:3-4 (ESV)

In 1 Peter 3:3-4, Peter writes to Christian women scattered throughout modern-day Turkey, addressing the difference between inner and outer beauty. The women he addressed were not so different from women today. In the Greco-Roman world, a woman’s outward adornment was often a sign of social status and wealth; women spent hours braiding their hair and coveting gold jewelry and fine clothes. While hairstyles and fashions have changed, women today still spend hours beautifying themselves and desiring fine attire.

Peter reminds women that the source of their beauty must be their inner selves. As believers in Christ, their true appearance should reflect virtue and character. Women, like men, need to ask themselves daily: “Does my lifestyle reflect my Christian beliefs? Does my appearance honor the Lord?”

I do not believe Peter was telling Christian women to neglect their hair or avoid nice clothes. Rather, he was concerned about an obsession with external appearance, which was often linked to social status and wealth. An excessive fixation on the exterior can lead to vanity, pride, and greed. Christ taught His believers to store their treasures in heaven, not on earth. A Christian’s treasure should not consist of material possessions, such as jewelry or clothes.

Christ reminded His followers that life is temporary, and so is our physical appearance. He described Himself as “gentle and humble in heart,” and these are the inner qualities Christian women need to cultivate daily. We must focus on whether our conduct pleases God the Father rather than seeking the world’s approval of our image.

These verses remind me that, as much as I love wearing nice clothing and jewelry, my priority must be thoughts and behaviors that please the Lord. Do my actions reflect the gentle and humble spirit of Christ? When I follow the Lord’s plan for my life, my efforts bear fruit, and I experience His blessings.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who has a plan for your life filled with His blessings—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him in prayer, and express your trust. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

If these verses resonate with you—if you feel prompted to place your faith in Jesus Christ, who has a plan for your life filled with His blessings—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him, speak to Him through the following prayer, and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and ready to meet you wherever you are.

If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel, Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.