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What would happen if the president told his wife to parade herself

Esther. True Beauty. . What would happen if the president told his wife to parade herself in front of drunken world leaders for them to gawk at her? She refused He divorced her. Esther. True Beauty. . Search for a queen in Persia p ut a young Jewish girl at center stage Moral

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What would happen if the president told his wife to parade herself

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  1. Esther True Beauty  • What would happen if the president • told his wife to parade herself • in front of drunken world leaders • for them to gawk at her? • She refused • He divorced her

  2. Esther True Beauty  • Search for a queen in Persia • put a young Jewish girl at center stage • Moral • Submissive • Beautiful character

  3. Esther True Beauty  Xerxes Needed a Queen Esther Exhibited True Beauty

  4. Esther True Beauty  Xerxes Needed a Queen • Xerxes “remembered” Vashti, Est. 2:1 • Concern, affection, compassion – regret • God “remembered,” Gen. 8:1; 19:29; 30:22

  5. Esther True Beauty  Xerxes Needed a Queen Servants have a solution, Est. 2:2-4

  6. Esther True Beauty  Xerxes Needed a Queen • Xerxes needed a wife • Companion, Gen. 1:18 • Not a concubine

  7. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Esther obtained the favor of Hegai, Est. 2:8-11 • “Obtained” – translated • Up, Gen. 7:17 • Bear, Gen. 13:6 • Lift “up,” Gen. 21:18 • Take, Gen. 27:3 • Set, Gen. 31:17 • Active labor to gain favor

  8. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Esther obtained the favor of Hegai, Est. 2:8-11 • Not based on sensuality • Based on personality • Character • Attitude

  9. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Esther gained the favor of Xerxes, • Est. 2:12-18 • All the young women • Prepared with treatments for 1 year • Were “beautiful young virgins,” 2:2 • Gave up the rest of their lives

  10. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Esther gained the favor of Xerxes, • Est. 2:12-18 • Esther took only what Hegai advised • Did not pick what she wanted • Listened to advice, Prov. 1:8, 9; 3:1, 2

  11. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Esther gained the favor of Xerxes, • Est. 2:12-18 • Esther “won” out over all others • Obtained grace & favor, 2:17 • Feast of Esther

  12. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • The Bible tells us about true beauty • Deceitful charm & passing beauty, • Woman who fears the Lord to be praised, Prov. 31:30

  13. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • The Bible tells us about true beauty • Gracious = honor, Prov. 11:16 • Lack discretion = gold ring in pig’s nose, • Prov. 11:22 • Virtuous wife = crown of husband, Prov. 12:4

  14. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • The Bible tells us about true beauty • Inner beauty is what matters, 1 Pt. 3:1-6 • Humble/submissive • Chaste conduct • Outward deemphasized • Inward: gentle, quiet spirit • Inward incorrupt. vs. outward corrupt.

  15. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Our daughters need to be taught • Mothers… • 5 conversations [The Body Project] • Resolved, not to talk about myself or feelings. To think before speaking. To work seriously. To be self restrained in conversation and actions. Not to let my thoughts wander. To be dignified. Interest myself more in others. - Journal entry 1882

  16. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Our daughters need to be taught • Mothers… • 5 conversations [The Body Project] • Hope of successful conversation • only if mothers believe it

  17. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Our daughters need to be taught • Fathers: reinforce principles of true beauty • Treat her with dignity • Instill modesty • Teach her to value herself: mind, body, soul • Show respect for wife/women

  18. Esther True Beauty  Esther Exhibited True Beauty • Note to young men – look for true beauty • The wise man warns against following lust • Flatter, Prov. 2:16, 17 • Lips of honey, Prov. 5:3, 4 • Allure with eyelids, Prov. 6:24-26 • Attire, Prov. 7:10, 21-23

  19. Esther True Beauty  • Search for a queen in Persia • put a young Jewish girl at center stage • Moral • Submissive • Beautiful character

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