can anyone following God allowed to wear make up?

[Icefloret]

Is anyone following God allowed to wear make up? Because I like to do somethings like with make up! Like playing with it. Some people say its ok but the I am early in the book to get to that point. And i like to know about fashionable clothes and clothes on the internet amazon (an webpage shop for clothes) is a good thing?

 

[Albion]

Be guided by the policy "All things in moderation." Sure, overdone makeup or clothing could be a sign of Vanity or Pride, but that doesn't mean that all use of makeup or nice clothes is morally wrong. It's not.

 

[paul1149]

I am early in the book to get to that point

Not sure what you mean here. But if you mean you are reading the Bible for the first time and starting from the beginning, I would suggest you get a balanced diet of scripture. The Mosaic law can be very legalistic and restrictive, and it really helps to have the context of grace, which the New Testament gives. See 2Cor 3 and Galatians, for example.

 

[Odetta]

I second what paul1149 said. There are some reading programs that have you read and section of the Old Testament and then also a section of the New Testament each day. It is very easy to get legalistic. Our salvation comes from grace. Grace is a very important concept to understand.

I enjoy wearing make up and make sure to wear what's appropriate for the occasion. Meaning office make up is not the same as date-night-with-the-husband make up (love me a well-done smokey eye or a classic red lip). There can be true art in make up. As long as it doesn't become what you worship, or doesn't become the crutch on which you base your worth, I think it's fine. I think fashion is fine too as long as it's appropriate, and again, doesn't become your idol or crutch.

 

[Gentle Lamb]

God is much more concerned with the state of our hearts than with the state of our faces. That being said, your image is your reputation and you want to wear your image/reputation well, in a manner that is respectful to you and reflective of who you are in Christ. Ask God to show you how to exercise wisdom and modesty in what you do and see how He leads you in how you dress & wear your make-up. I know plenty of God fearing women who wear make-up and plenty who don't. Either way is fine, what's most important is loving & serving the Lord. Let that be your main focus

 

[BFine]

Is anyone following God allowed to wear make up? Because I like to do somethings like with make up! Like playing with it. Some people say its ok but the I am early in the book to get to that point. And i like to know about fashionable clothes and clothes on the internet amazon (an webpage shop for clothes) is a good thing?

*1 Peter 3:3-4
Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.

There's an interesting story about the women
in days of old...They would wear elaborate hairstyles,
and gold crowns(golden city as they were called)
which were in the shape of the city
of Jerusalem...it was done as a memorial(Jerusalem
had been destroyed.)
Many women were excessive in their manner of dress and conduct, the wearing of abundant jewelry etc...they vied to be the most admired/most popular...which isn't something a child of God should pursue... such pursuits give way to jealousies, greed, pride, hindered faith walk etc.

So don't overdo the putting on of make-up, jewelry,
expensive clothing etc... one's focus is to be on honoring God and His Word.

Remember: Modesty and moderation.
Verses on this:
1 Corinthians 10:23
Proverbs 31:30
Matthew 23:12

 

[AHH who-stole-my-name]

Don't be a Tammy Faye

 

[Johnnz]

Sure it is OK, but not overdone or overindulged. Enjoy who you are as one of Father's beloved daughters.

John
NZ

 

[Catherineanne]

Is anyone following God allowed to wear make up? Because I like to do somethings like with make up! Like playing with it. Some people say its ok but the I am early in the book to get to that point. And i like to know about fashionable clothes and clothes on the internet amazon (an webpage shop for clothes) is a good thing?

Yes, no problem. Wear what you like; God doesn't mind a bit.

 

[orangeness365]

I don't wear makeup because the only bible study I went to while at college, the people there told me I shouldn't. I know Joyce Meyers says that stuff like that doesn't matter.

 

[CowWarrior]

This might sway off from the Bible a little bit, but it is worth noting...

In the Book of Enoch, it mention something about beautifying their brows which is a type of make up that are taught to men by the fallen angels.

Chapter 8
1. Moreover Azazyel taught men to make swords,
knives, shields, breastplates, the fabrication of mirrors/
and the workmanship of bracelets and ornaments,
the use of paint, the beautifying of the eyebrows,
the use of stones of every valuable and select
kind, and of all sorts of dyes, so that the world
became altered.

2. Impiety increased ; fornication multiplied ; and
they transgressed and corrupted all their ways.
3. Amazarak taught all the sorcerers, and dividers
of roots
4. Armors taught the solution of sorcery;
5. Barkayal taught the observers of the stars ;
6. Akibeel taught signs
7. Tamiel taught astronomy ;
8. And Asaradel taught the motion of the moon.
^ 9. And men, being destroyed, cried out ; and their
voice reached to heaven.

If we compare this to the parable of Jesus with the rich man. (Mark 10)
We can see that it is harder for us to enter the kingdom of heaven if we still have worldly attachment to such things.

When we compare this parable with the Book of Enoch, the fallen angel had taught exactly the opposite of Jesus.

Hope this shine some light as to whether or not make up and fashion is a allowed.
It is better to not fancy those things much unless you have to. We don't want to become a narcissist full of pride.

God Bless

 

[insurchoftruth]

Do not worry about your make up and clothes. They do not matter to God, in regarding how we live as a Christians. What matters to God, is our internal state, the state of our hearts, if we are doing immoral things, like cheating, stealing, speaking evil of others, adultery, fornication, strife, hot tempers, hatred, and other similar things. That is what God cares about in our lives. But ofcourse, we can only live a moral life, and do the commandments of God, by the help of the Holy Spirit in us, otherwise, we by ourselves, can not do the commandments of God and live morally, and sometimes we also fail, and sin, because of our weakness. How we dress or what make up we put, it does not matter. The whole Bible is based on the two commands, love God and love people. That is the main thing God is concerned about.

 

[Sketcher]

If you're a woman, yes. If you're a man, that's generally frowned upon.

 

[Bass4Jesus]

I used to watch a lot of EWTN. Barbara McGuigan once advised women never to wear anything that would draw men's attention away from their eyes. I don't think it's a perfect answer, and I don't think it hits all situations, but IMO it sure covers a lot of good ground.

 

[sunshine456]

The scriptural verses in 1 Timothy 2:1+ will help aid you in understanding, but if there be any real concern then praying to GOD through his son JESUS is the first and best result to verify any possible lies that may fog or mask the true reality of modest living.

You might want to learn and understand by the grace of GOD through his son JESUS the definition and undefiled meaning of true modesty in context of purity as well....never hurts to be thorough.


Praise be to GOD the heavenly father and his son lord JESUS CHRIST forever>>>>>>>>>>>>>