Dress Code

[JesusFreak4545]

<SPAN class=ip-normal-font>I'm just wondering what type of appearance "Christians" should have.

is long hair acceptable on blokes?
Peirced body?
Gothic look?
mini Skirts?
Tight shirts?
what is unacceptable or is Acceptable?</SPAN>

 

[ZiSunka]

Christians should not conform to the world in manner of dress, but they should look decent, modest and clean. How can you be a good influence on the world if you are showing your underwear and hanging your private parts out for everyone to see?

St Paul said women should not look like tramps (1 Timothy 2), men should be a good example (1 Timothy 3).

Sounds like we are to dress appropriately and modestly to me.

 

[Tinker Grey]

I definitely think blokes shouldn't wear mini-skirts!

 

[Othniel]

Contrary to the opinions of many Christians, the Bible has a lot to say about this issue. 1 Corinthinans 11 is one chapter that no one wants to accept. 1 Peter 3 is another interesting one. What it all comes down to is what LL said earlier though: modesty and an attitude of conformation to Christ and away from the world, and always in a context of grace and forgiveness. With Christ in our hearts, we know that the days are evil and we are to make the most of every opportunity. How will the lost ever take Christ seriously if Christians don't?

Peace

 

[Susan]

I believe that modesty and propriety are the only unquestionable Biblical standards.

Otherwise much is cultural: I do not believe that women are required to wear dresses all of the time (and sometimes dresses can be even more immodest than a blouse and long skirt or even baggy blue jeans, for example, if you are bending over a lot for some reason, you have a shape that is too large for most dresses sold, or it's a windy day, for example), nor do I believe that men should have army-style buzzcuts or skinned heads so they don't break a "long hair rule."

As for ear piercings I would not do that as my family sees it to be sinful and I do not like pain anyway. Nevertheless I would advise you to read Genesis 24 (I think that's the chapter, not sure) about Rebekah before you make a snap judgment on that. I am reasonably sure all that jewelry, especially the earrings and (gasp ) nose ring was NOT clip-on or magnetic.