Smile enhancement

A 28-year-old young man was engaged to be married. The man had an inferiority complex, and he thought his smile was not good enough. Hence, he underwent a “Smile-Enhancement” Surgery in a Dental clinic in Hyderabad, in preparation for his wedding ceremony. Sadly, he could never smile, because, during the surgery, he died. (NDTV 20 February 2024) A young man died for no purpose, his life became meaningless to him and others.

External beauty It is sad to see many people worried about their external look or beauty or handsomeness. They are negligent about their inner life. As Lord Jesus said, they are white-washed tombs, with inner filthiness. (Matthew 23:27-28) Cosmetic surgery could enhance outward attractiveness but cannot cleanse the inner soul.

Inner charm The need is inner comeliness. When gospel light shines in the heart, filthiness, uncleanness, sin, shame, and pollution will disappear. The blood of Christ cleanses a person from all sin. (I John 1:7) Outward enhancement does not add spiritual value to any person.

The Joy of Salvation A joyful heart makes a cheerful face. (Proverbs 15:13) Without inner joy, there could not be cheer or smile on the face. Paul encourages believers to always rejoice in the Lord. (Philippians 4:4) Those who have intimate relationship with the Lord will be unceasing joy.

Smile Jesus Loves you This was a slogan that was used to evangelize people. Yes, the love of God brings smiles to the faces of people. God commanded Aaron to pronounce a blessing on God’s people, reminding them that God’s face shines upon them. (Numbers 6:23-26)

Smile amid trials Apostle James encourages believers to consider trials, tribulation, and other adversity as a source for spiritual progress. Hence count them as joy. (James 1:2-4)

Blessed women laugh The Blessed Godly women are not afraid of the future, in fact laugh at the future. (Proverbs 31:25) That means, they face the future with a smile. Confidence in God and boldness in faith to face the future make them laugh.