In the 2008 Olympic opening ceremony, a cute girl sang a sweet song with other singers. Later, a newspaper reported that the girl was only lip-synching, while the real singer was off the stage, as she was not attractive enough. The authorities said that they chose a girl with a ‘flawless image’ to represent on stage.
Flawless image: The world values a person with the best physical features and considers them flawless. They get popular, rich, and prosper in many endeavours. The roaring business of Gyms, grooming places, spas, cosmetic products, and beauty Parlors evidences that the world is obsessed with external beauty.
All are flawed: However, the Bible declares that all are ‘flawed’ spiritually. All have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) There is no exception. They could be physically flawless, but all are spiritually blind and dead in their trespasses. (II Corinthians 4:4; Ephesians 2:1) Many people are like Pharisees who were condemned by the Lord Jesus Christ as white-washed tombs. (Matthew 23:27)
Ridiculed: One young woman who was not fair accepted the Lord in a village in India. Their parents and siblings were upset and mocked her. “You are an ugly girl. Who will marry you?” The young girl politely said, “It is amazing to know that God loves a dark, ugly person like me. His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, died for my sins.”
Heart: Humans look only outside, but God looks inside the heart. By parents’ standards, David was disqualified and forgotten. But Samuel probed to know if Jesse had more sons, and then found David. God commanded Samuel to anoint David. (I Samuel 16:7) Blessed are those with pure hearts, they shall see God. (Matthew 5:8)
Dignity: God has created all humans in His image, which affirms the dignity of all. The Lord Jesus Christ died for all affirms His love for humans. Those who receive Him are children of the living God, hence flawless and righteous members of the family of God. (John 1:12)
Has my life been synced with the Lord Jesus Christ?