We know outward beauty is insignificant compared to inward beauty. But what should we do if we still feel insecure about our looks? How can I be freed from my obsession with my appearance? An ever-important question today from an anonymous young woman who listens to every episode, and no doubt is listening right now. “Hello, Pastor John! I am 19 years old. I have a question that I have been wrestling with for a while about self-image. For years now I have dealt with hating what I see in the mirror. It’s been a frustrating and emotional journey. I struggle with a lot of self-comparison and am very critical of my appearance. I get very self-conscious when I’m not wearing makeup or when I wear certain clothes. I know this is a huge problem for young women. Women need Jesus to forgive their sins, not to make them feel beautiful. And yet knowing that, I still struggle here. I know that this is a branch of pride and self-love: to be so caught up in appearance. It is very damaging and discouraging and it affects my life daily. I was wondering how you would biblically encourage women who struggle with this same thing?” Read or listen to this interview at our website: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/im-obsessed-with-my-appearance-how-can-i-stop Find other recent and popular Ask Pastor John episodes: https://www.desiringgod.org/ask-pastor-john