Inner being

The deepest aspects of human nature, known completely by God, to be contrasted with the outward appearance or public image of a person.

The contrast of the inner being with the outward person

The desires of the inner being

Romans 7:14–25 See also Psalm 51:3–6

The inner being is not subject to physical constraints

2 Corinthians 4:7–18

The inner being should take priority over the outward person

1 Peter 3:3–4 See also 1 Samuel 16:7; Ephesians 3:16–19

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.