2 Nephi 13

24 And it shall come to pass, instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle, a rent; and instead of well set heair, baldness; and instead of a stomacher, a girding of sackcloth; burning instead of beauty.

Nephi is quoting Isaiah in Chapter 13. Here he is talking about the daughters of Zion and how they will be cursed and tormented for their worldliness. This prophecy has always hit home because I know I am far too worldly and vain. As I said yesterday, I love clothes, fine foods, a nice house and car. I really do enjoy those things and I know I put more vanity into my looks than I should. So it pains me to envision all of these horrible prophecies- burning instead of beauty??? What a horrible visual. So, how do I avoid that punishment? Perhaps I really need to put more priority into looking outward instead of in the mirror. I need to focus more on serving others and never judging others based upon their outward appearance. As I pray for and seek the gift of charity, I hope to someday be able to view everyone with Heavenly Father's eyes- to see their inner beauty without taking any note of the outward.