Hello brother. It is nice to hear about your goals and aspirations for self-improvement, providing for your family, and being strong both physically and financially. However, regarding your question about grooming yourself and seeking personal glory, it is a little more complicated.
Here are some Biblical perspectives:
Firstly, the Bible encourages us to take care of our physical bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, it says, "Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies." Grooming yourself and taking care of your appearance can be seen as a way to honor God and show respect for the body He has given us.
Secondly, the Bible also encourages us to work hard and be productive. In Proverbs 12:11, it says, "He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who follows worthless pursuits lacks sense." You mentioned wanting a stable financial situation to provide for your family. This is a noble goal that aligns with the Biblical principles of hard work and responsibility.
Regarding personal glory, it's important to remember that our ultimate goal should be to glorify God in all that we do. In Colossians 3:17, it says, "And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." So while it's natural for us to want to feel strong and successful, our ultimate motivation should be to bring glory to God through our actions.
In sum, taking care of yourself, including grooming your hair and seeking financial stability, can be seen as honoring God and being productive. However, it's important to keep our ultimate motivation in check - that is, to bring glory to God through all that we do.
Let me know if you have any further questions or thoughts on this topic.