What does Bible say about wearing make up?

Question

Hi i am christian girl who is in 6th grade. I know im not supposed to wear make up my mother never allow me 2 but at sleepover at my friends house she had some and we all put on lots of it i forgot about it when my mother came to pick me up she got really mad at me and when i got home she was madder and lecture me long time and i got spanked so hard i cryed! After she tell me she do for my own good and it is not right to wear make up and im too young, and say i cant improve on Gods work. She gave me bible verse 1 Timothy 2:9 to study. Was that fair? Do the Bible really say it not good wear make up??

Answer 1

Wow, 6th grade and wanting to wear make up?
I have to say your mother is being wise in not allowing makeup at this age. Don't know why a spanking was needed......but the bible quote was good.

First Epistle Of Saint Paul To Timothy
Chapter 2
9 In like manner women also in decent apparel: adorning themselves with modesty and sobriety, not with plaited hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly attire, 10 But as it becometh women professing godliness, with good works.


I didn't want my daughters to wear makeup until they were in high school....but my youngest was wearing too much eyeliner and I told her to wipe some off cuz she was looking sluttish....I wish I would've mentioned a bible verse.

As long as you just play dress up at slumber parties and not go out in public, I don't see no harm.

One daughter also started dying her hair all the time and it was my mother who said it was better than her being on drugs, so just discuss it with your mom that its just for fun at these parties and you won't wear makeup til an older age.

Answer 2

The scripture in 1 Timothy was written in a letter by Paul to Timothy concerning the church problems they had at Ephesus. We can use that advice to some extent today, but really everything was directed at them. For a Christian, anything you do should be for the glory of God. God gave you natural beauty, but if you want to enhance that with alittle make-up, it is not a sin. But if your mother says you are too young then you should respect her wishes since the bible also says Honor your father and mother. But in all honesty, you and friends playing around with makeup at a slumber party is not sinful at all and your punishment may have been slightly extreme. And for the record, they did have forms of makeup back then.

Answer 3

Though make-up is not technically prohibited from being worn by that verse, it does state that the best thing to "put on" is a meek and quiet spirit, which is priceless.

And as with social customs and values of then and today, the extravegant use of make-up was (is) a way for prostitutes and whores to draw attention to themselves. (Reason enough for your mother's rebuke.)

Since you are in 6th grade and therefore 11 or 12 years old, it would be best to follow your mother's wishes.
But perhaps you can promote some communication between her and yourself. Ask her what is an appropriate age for the use of make up, AND what are appropriate occasions to use it.
If she herself uses any make up, then ask her to teach you how to apply it properly when you are old enough and circumstances allow it.
And if she uses none herself, respect her wishes. It will promote peace and harmony in your household.

Answer 4

The bible doesn't say not to wear makeup - specifically. But you have to look past the specifics. What is the purpose of a girl wearing makeup? Women wear makeup, for the most part to look attractive. Why do they want to look attractive? Men. You're in 6th grade and your mom's a little scared of her daughter growing up - but she's right. You don't have any need to wear makeup because you have no need to be trying to attract men or boys - at least not yet. Give it some time. When you hit your teens try asking to wear one thing - lip gloss and as each year goes by, ask to be able to wear something else. Just remember the use for makeup and try to respect your mom. She's just looking out for your safety. The abuse of minors is getting out of control these days and she just wants to protect you.

Answer 5

The Bible says nothing against wearing make-up. It does say your beauty should come from your inner self and not from external things like make-up, but it does not at all forbid the use of make-up Some religious people feel they need ot make up a lot of rules and regulations, with does and don'ts, in order to feel more secure. But that is not what Christianity is all about.
On the other hand, you live at home, you need to keep a relaitonship with your mother, who surely loves you, and does a lot for you. Obey her while you are under her authority, try to get along with her, respect her convictions. and wait until you are out of her home (in other words when you are an adult) to use make-up. It won't kill you.

Answer 6

There's no such thing in the Bible. I will check the verse you've quoted. Honoring your mother and father IS in the Bible and maybe you can tell her that you respect her opinion wether it's in the Bible or not. Tell her that you will listen to her whether she beats you or not and that you're reaching an age that you appreciate her telling you and explaining her opinions rather than hitting you. Tell her that her views are important to you especially when they're taught to you in a loving and Christian way. Jesus never beat his teachings into anyone. Just remind her of that.

Answer 7

The Bible doesn't say anything about not wearing makeup. 1 Timothy 2:9 says "Similarly, [ too,] women should adorn themselves with proper conduct, with modesty and self control, not with braided hairstyles and gold ornaments, or perals, or expensive clothes,"

Techinically, this is just speaking about hair and clothes. Make up is all right as long as you do not begin to rely to heavily upon it.

Answer 8

- Before explaining the Scripture verse you reference we should 1st discusss;
EPHESIANS 6:1-3
1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. Col. 3.20

2 Honor thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;

3 that it may be well with thee
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- First & foremost you should respect & obey what your parents tell you to do. The fact that you were wearing make-up is the secondary issue

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1 TIMOTHY 2:9

9 In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with braided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; 1 Pet. 3.3

10 but (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
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- The Scripture verse you reference is actually about dressing provacatively like the harlots did.. In todays terms it means do not wear anything that draws attenton to your female body parts. Meaning do not wear overly tight pants or shirts, shirts that show off cleavage, & etc.

- Also, girls should not be in such a hurry to act like grown women. You'll have plenty of time for that when you get older, for now enjoy being a kid.

Answer 9

Your age is really the issue here, along with your obedience.

As others have already mentioned, your beauty should come from within. Make-up is not really an issue as it relates to that verse. Obedience to parents is what really matters here. "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is the right thing to do." (Ephesians 6:1)

However, your parents have authority over you, and you should be obedient to them. As the father of two daughters who are now adults, my wife and I didn't allow them to wear real make-up until they were 14. And then it had to be modest, not looking like harlots.

As they got older, and were responsible, they had more lee-way with make-up, to the point I never concerned myself with it.

The point is, submit to your parents' authority, and as you mature, you will surely be given fewer restrictions as you prove yourself responsible. By wearing the make-up, you violated your parent's trust. That now needs to be earned back.

Answer 10

This scripture is talking about women being submissive to the things of god and not causing worldly distractions for themselves purposely there is nothing wrong with wearing makeup to accent your natural features but it should not be something you to cause attention to yourself to distract others you havee to look at your motives but in all agreement your mother does not want you to wear it so you should adorn her admonishments