Makeups are about making up. We try to cover our deficiencies, mask our fears, insecurities, and pains, and project an appearance of external beauty, strength, and goodness. Thus, we employ the services of cosmetics, sunglasses, and other bodily adornments. We photo-shop our images, pad our resumes, and canvas for overrated recommendations, biographies, and even hagiographic eulogies when we die. But the worst makeup is feigned spirituality—the attempt to conceal our sinfulness by pretending to be good. Makeups are the badge of our contemporary Pharisaism. They are the fig leaves we often wear to hide our soul’s nakedness. Only Christ can make us good from the inside out—if we’re willing (Isaiah 1:6, 18; cf. 64:6; 61:10;1 Peter 3:3, 4). Why try to look good when you can easily be good looking?—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 