weird question. But in the bible it says women should dress as women should, and men should dress as men should. It means men and women aren't supose to dress in their opposite gender's clothing. Men aren't supose to wear girl jeans.
But what i'm interested is the hair. In this website it says men aren't supose to have long hair. Check it out. http://www.lavistachurchofchrist.org/LVarticles/Hair.htm
What do you think about that. I am a guy with long hair. Don't answer me because of how bias you might be by society and the world. I know it's somewhat accepatable. I'm here to serve God. I want to know wha he deems acceptable. Not what the world thinks. So how are we supose to dress. More importantly let's talk about my hair. I am a guy.
2007-04-09 14:00:25 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
could you guys also answer 3 of my previous questions. they weren't answered.
2007-04-09 14:28:15 · update #1
Dress fashion is a culturally determined phenomenon. It is influenced by religion, but the variety across cultures, even cultures that share a "faith" indicates that culture is far more influential.
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2007-04-09 14:06:32 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't just pick and choose from the Bible if you claim to serve God. Serve God with your whole being. If your long hair causes someone to fall then cut the dead protein strands off your head. On the other hand those who have faith should understand that you may not be strong enough to follow the entire Word of God yet. All things must be made perfect in time. Your resurrected body might not have any hair. Who knows?
2007-04-09 21:07:41 · answer #2 · answered by Bimpster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When looking at what we call "doubtful things" we need to use Scripture in context to arrive at principles to help us to walk as believers, which means we consider the dispensation and the whole counsel of God and not take passages out of context. There is a passage in the Old Testament that seems to speak about a woman wearing men's clothing. "The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God" (Deuteronomy 22:5, KJV). The context of this passage is the second giving of the law to the nation of Israel as they are poised to enter into the Promised Land. Deuteronomy 22:5 is an admonition not to live as a transvestite. This has to do with more than just the clothes that a person is wearing, but speaks to living a life that emulated in every way a sex that was opposite than the one that the person was born in. Transvestitism was a practice of the Canaanites, and Israel was to consider it an abomination. Can we take a principle from this and apply it to our lives as believers? Yes. However, when we do so, we must use it in the context in which it is given and do so in relation to the dispensation of grace.
The Apostle Paul wrote extensively on the difference between the law and grace in Romans. We are not justified by our adherence to the law but we are justified by faith in Christ, (Romans 3:21-28). The Apostle concludes this passage of Scripture by saying, "Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law" (Romans 3:28, KJV). The believer is Christ Jesus is "dead" to the constraints of the law. "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter" (Romans 7:6 King James Version). Therefore, a believer does not live by legalism, nor by license, but rather by grace.
2007-04-09 21:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a really touchy subject, because it can be seen both ways. Personally, I believe that it is our hearts and actions that are important to God, not our hairstyle. That verse at that website does say that men should not have long hair though. I don't know if I fully understand what all that head covering stuff was about back then; if you read on, it talks about how women should cover their heads in church, etc. I'm not sure if it still pertains to us today or not. I guess it all boils down to this: Is having long hair more important to you than obeying the scriptures? If it's not more important, then you should just not take the chance at displeasing God and cut your hair. I'm sure you would still be very handsome with short hair, and then you wouldn't have to worry about displeasing God.
2007-04-09 21:08:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bible says in 1 Corinthians 11:14 Doth not even nature itself teach you, that, if a man have long hair, it is a shame unto him?
1 Corinthians 11:15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering.
BUT: 1 Corinthians 11:16 says - But if any man seem to be contentious, we have no such custom, neither the churches of God.
Keep your hair as long as you dont let it get in the way of your worshipping God in spirit and in truth. God Bless.
2007-04-09 21:16:57 · answer #5 · answered by Charity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is what the bible says and most people do not live by laws of the Bible. People have a right to dress as they want in most countries. Women and men should dress in whatever makes then feel comfortable. You know I wear what I want. But if people want to dress as the how the Bible tells you to then they have every right to.
2007-04-09 21:06:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Does not the very nature of things teach you that if a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him, but if a woman has long hair, it is her glory? For long hair is given to her as a covering." I Corinthians 11:14-15
Now,hold on...I do not believe that the Apostle is saying that it is a sin in God's eyes. I had long hair most of my life also.
I think basically the teaching is that men are to be men and women are to be women...no cross gendering.
God is interested in your heart and the life that is lived for His Son. If your hair is not intefering with your spiritual life...I do not think that God really cares one way or the other.
2007-04-09 21:22:05 · answer #7 · answered by bonsai bobby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that biblical men had short hair. There can't have been a lot of barbers back then. And wasn't Samson's strength in his hair until Delilah cult it off? I don't think there are any verses which command men to have short hair.
2007-04-09 21:05:51 · answer #8 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How we dress and groom ourselves influences the way we think about ourselves, and the way others think about us.
God wants what is best for us because He loves us.
John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life."
2007-04-09 21:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where in the Bible does it say any of this? Could you maybe point out which book and which verse. I've never heard this one before.
2007-04-09 21:04:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋