Is it a sin to cut/dye your hair?

[white_frog914]

I think the "the body is the Lord's temple" mostly referred to abstinence from drugs, alcohol, things that could physically damage the body. Also, exploiting your body, such as using it for prostitution, etc.

I'm pretty sure that dying your hair isn't going to damage your body unless you get one too many whiffs of ammonia...

 

[ginzell]

I think the "the body is the Lord's temple" mostly referred to abstinence from drugs, alcohol, things that could physically damage the body. Also, exploiting your body, such as using it for prostitution, etc.

I'm pretty sure that dying your hair isn't going to damage your body unless you get one too many whiffs of ammonia...

Tell that to my hair when it fell out.

 

[discernomatic]

No. It's not a sin. Sometimes you'll meet "super-christian" types who call everything THEY don't like a sin or see Satan in everything they don't like...just ignore them. They're insane.

I'd have put this a bit differently, but I agree with you.

Some say to abstain completely from alcohol, but the bible does not contain one verse that says that to the believer. Jesus turned water into wine, and a man is to enjoy the fruits of his labor in the fields, this includes the fruit of the grape. At the time of Jesus pasteurization was unknown, and grape juice started fermenting within the hour in the heat. It was well into fermentation within a few days and contained alcohol enough by that time to call it an alcoholic drink. The only way to preserve it was to let it turn into wine, which is the way it was drunk most of the time. Also, the alcohol prevented organisms from growing in the wine. It contained no potential diseases or parasites which might be found in water. Jesus and his disciples had wine at the last supper, which was probably not an exception to the rule.

I think that if a person has a problem with alcohol, then he should not drink it and others that are his friends should not tempt him by drinking it in his presence. Paul told us not to tempt the "weak" by doing things in their presence that they feel they cannot or should not.

On the same note, I wouldn't dye my hair if it made me addicted to the dye or if I would be allergic to the chemicals. Cutting it certainly couldn't become an addiction either (or at least only one that is ended when there is no more hair to cut ). If someone you know is against cutting or dyeing the hair for religious reasons, then don't take him to the beauty shop with you.

 

[flyingsum0]

Simple answer: No

 

[dignitized]

Your body is yours to do with as you wish providing you are not hurting anyone else. If you want to shave off your hair, dye it or whatever, that is your choice!

This is a terrible LIE to tell a youth!

1 - your body is not your own. It is Christs first.

2 - you are not free to do as you "wish" even if it does not hurt someone else. God commands many things which are not about doing harm to YOURSELF. REMEMBER - If you lust after someone in your heart or are angry in your heart you are guilty. Does either of these things hurt another? But they certainly hurt YOU.

3 - We are to submit ourselves to the word of God and the authorities in our lives - including our parents.

4 - We are to do what is right not what we desire.



ACK I can't believe the things some people will say. Becareful you do not lead one of His little ones astray. The penalties for this are terrible.

 

[linssue55]

I don't think it is but one of my friends says that it says you shouldn't do it in the Bible...

any help?

Of course it is not a sin....the only thing is, if you are married, your hair should be longer than your husbands.....if he is bald, you have it made..Lol

 

[Cooter]

I don't think it's a sin at all.

 

[Restayvien]

I am saying that providing I don't use my body as a weapon what I choose to do with it is my business!

I disagree.
Isn't it God's business?
Our bodies are temples, and we should use them to honour God.

 

[Tangnefedd]

My body is mine and God has absolutely nothing to do with it imo!

 

[mysparrow]

Be careful, By not giving God control of your life you are giving it to satan, even in saying it is your own choices to do what you want , if your not for Christ your against him, remember that he IS God and he gave us this life , while he also gave us free will, and the choice is ours to accept and follow him and obey, or not , there are consequences, and stiff ones for those who lead others astray in our carnality, i personally dont want the blood of someone to be required of me when i stand before him.

 

[Tangnefedd]

Nobody controls my life but me! The divine spark inside myself may have some influence, but no more. I am a very liberal Christian not a fundie!

 

[mysparrow]

Nobody controls my life but me! The divine spark inside myself may have some influence, but no more. I am a very liberal Christian not a fundie!

Im sorry you feel you have to be angry and defensive, Ill surely be praying for you.


Oh, and by the way, the "divine spark" inside you , his name is Jesus , not divine spark LOL

 

[Tangnefedd]

I guess you are trying to be kind but I find your post rather patronsing!

I believe whatever our idea of God is, that it comes from within rather than without. I don't expect you to agree with me, but then we all have different views on the subject which are equally valid imo!

 

[mysparrow]

I guess you are trying to be kind but I find your post rather patronsing!

I believe whatever our idea of God is, that it comes from within rather than without. I don't expect you to agree with me, but then we all have different views on the subject which are equally valid imo!

Then i ask forgiveness , for patronizing was not the way it was intended.

Let GOD be true and every man a liar .

 

[rocketboy]

nope i dont think it a sin to do any of these.

 

[whitedove7]

Cutting hair and dying hair has nothing to do with salvation. So, it is ok to die and cut your hair.

 

[dignitized]

My body is mine and God has absolutely nothing to do with it imo!

OH? that is a position completely at odds with the scriptures.

1Co 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

1Co 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?

Rom 6:12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.

1Co 6:20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

EVERYTHING about you including your BODY is subject to GOD your humble or not so humble opinions aside.

 

[dignitized]

I guess you are trying to be kind but I find your post rather patronsing!

I believe whatever our idea of God is, that it comes from within rather than without. I don't expect you to agree with me, but then we all have different views on the subject which are equally valid imo!

Is the view that the moon is made of green cheese equally valid as the TRUTH? Certianly not. And in the aspects of Spiritual truth - views that are at odds with the facts are NOT valid either. Relativism is straight from hell.

 

[Lynn73]

I guess you are trying to be kind but I find your post rather patronsing!

I believe whatever our idea of God is, that it comes from within rather than without. I don't expect you to agree with me, but then we all have different views on the subject which are equally valid imo!

If our idea of God just comes from within ourselves then it's wrong. God has revealed Himself to us through His word and the Person of Jesus Christ. It's this revelation of God that matters, not what we think. Also, yes God does have something to do with our bodies. He created them and there is a Scripture about offering our bodies up as living sacrifices. And God isn't a "divine spark." He's God and He sent Jesus Christ to die for our sins and be raised the third day. No offense intended, but I find that liberal Christians don't seem to believe what the Bible says for some reason.

 

[Tangnefedd]

If our idea of God just comes from within ourselves then it's wrong. God has revealed Himself to us through His word and the Person of Jesus Christ. It's this revelation of God that matters, not what we think. Also, yes God does have something to do with our bodies. He created them and there is a Scripture about offering our bodies up as living sacrifices. And God isn't a "divine spark." He's God and He sent Jesus Christ to die for our sins and be raised the third day. No offense intended, but I find that liberal Christians don't seem to believe what the Bible says for some reason.

In your opinion to which you are entitled, just as I am entitled to mine, which is just as valid as yours!