piercings, right or wrong?

[Hisbygrace]

1 Tim 2:9, 10: "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
I believe in the context of these verses, Paul is admonishing women to dress in a way that is not flashy or in a way that brings attention to false beauty. So yes, it could apply to ear piercing as well.
I absolutely love people w/ piercings...I'm drawn like a magnet to them. Usually, they're the ones crying out for attention and so I try to give them all I can. Especially the ones who look like they've stuck their head in a fishing tackle box; it's a great way to start a conversation with them. Most love to talk about their peircings, tats, etc...and that's a great icebreaker to witness to them. God is not willing that any should perish but that all come to repentance.

I agree with much you have said, but I do know women who have pierced ears that are not flashy or trying to gain atttention for themselves. I confess my ears are pierced.

 

[jds1977]

but I do know women who have pierced ears that are not flashy or trying to gain atttention for themselves. I confess my ears are pierced.

Yeah..My wife does too...and she wears them, her's aren't anything that would dishonor or be immodest, that's why I said it "could apply".

 

[Hisbygrace]

Yeah..My wife does too...and she wears them, her's aren't anything that would dishonor or be immodest, that's why I said it "could apply".

 

[PrincetonGuy]

I have a few questions for those who think that piercings are unbiblical and/or wrong -

Do you apply this to ear piercing as well? Particularly, do you think it is wrong for women to pierce their ears?

Yes. Yes.

However, I believe that there are degrees of sin. I do not believe that a Christian woman who has had her ears pieced in the traditional manner and who wears earrings that are not at all ostentatious is committing a serious sin; and if the earrings were a gift from her husband on a very special occasion and she wears the earring out of love and respect for her husband, the good that she is doing may very well surpass the wrong that she is doing. Certainly God is more concerned with the woman’s heart than He is with her ears.

Secondly, how do you react to people who have several piercings? How do you regard them? Are these people, in your opinion, living in sin?

I love the sinner but hate the sin. The more extreme the sin, the more difficulty I have in reacting to the sinner in a loving manner without an extra measure of the grace of God. Extremes in body piercings typically accompany extremes in other forms of sin such as the abuse of nicotine and other narcotics, multiple tattoos on the face, obscene conduct and language, multiple sex partners, a severe disrespect for other people and their property and values, etc.

 

[openhearts]

Lev.20:28 and 21:5 where it speaks of making cuttings in the flesh.
Then Jer. 10:2 ..Learn not the ways of the heathen...
Also Isa - can't remember the exact reference - but it commands us not to follow a multitude to do evil.

Some might argue, that was OT and speaking to the Jews, but God does not change and ... as all Scripture is given by inspiration of God and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction ... the principles still apply for us today.

Thank you for the great answer you gave. I also agree that God does not change and His word is forever.

Thanks!

 

[PETE_]

Lev.20:28 and 21:5 where it speaks of making cuttings in the flesh.

I dont find a Lev 20:28 but 21:5 is part of a list for Priests

 

[MbiaJc]

This thread stems from an issue from another thread about piercings.
A lot of issues today are not specifically addressed in the bible, so how do you deal w/ these issues biblically?
In the bible, we are given Christian models and principles to go by. Would the models and principles of Christianity agree or disagree with piercings? Please give bible verses to support your view. (this is in referrence to Christians getting piercings)

wrong
Tatoos are wrong also!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[abelieverinChrist05]

We are walking testimony of Christ. We are representives of Christ. We are helpers in the kingdom of Christ. Are you convicted by your own thoughts on this matter?

 

[jds1977]

Are you convicted by your own thoughts on this matter?

If you're talking to me...please read ALL of my posts here, please.

 

[LawsonAlan]

Piercings are cultural, not right or wrong.

 

[ernest_theweedwhackerguy]

I think its wrong for anyone to willingly put holes in their body. If God wanted holes in our ears, he would have put them there. I say this having my ears double pierced. I'm not judgemental. I have not worn my earings in a while. I also feel that God does not really approve of us adorning "precious stones" or gold ...stuff like that. I sure do not think it Gorifies him. I would have to dig in the Bible and find where it states this. I recently read about it. I just cant remember off hand where it is. I treat people with piercings like i would anyone else. My sister has multiple facial piercings and I love her very much and I do not think any less of her. The only reason I'm stating my thoughts on it here, is because it's an actual topic of discussion.

What God doesn't approve of us doing, is lusting after precious metals and gems. I be when David became King, he dawned earings, necklaces, things of the sort. Why? Because he could afford it. All it is is something to show your class of living. I don't see any reason why God would care if you pierced your nose, ears, lip.... He did create us to make our own decisions, and I bet he'd care that her ears are pierced just as much as he'd care that my hair is in dreads.

 

[PrincetonGuy]

Piercings are cultural, not right or wrong.

Murder, stealing, adultery, homosexuality, and pedophilia are all cultural issues and anyone who has taken a few college courses in cultural anthropology or who has read the National Geographic magazine on a regular basis over a period of a decade or so knows that. And because they are all cultural issues and believed to be perfectly acceptable by some cultures we have the Bible to tell us that these things are sinful.

 

[ManInBlack]

I think it looks cheap and tacky , tattoos too. just my opinion.

 

[HappyChicken]

I wish my tattoos would disappear...I'm not looking forward to explaining them to my child.

 

[ernest_theweedwhackerguy]

I'm not gonna try to wish away anything. Yeah, I have a tattoo, and I plan on getting more. I don't feel that I'll have to explain them to my kids when they get older, especially my leg sleeve. I'm getting that just FOR if I have kids. But anyways, I have a quick question:

What do you feel about parents getting their babies (15 months) piercings?

 

[DerSchweik]

Right or wrong? I'm gonna let God be the judge there.

I know some young Christians who got them before they became Christians and now they're stuck with them (well, the tattoos anyway). They got rid of the piercings, but they are embarrassed by some of the holes left behind. I'm not gonna judge new converts to the Lord on what they did to their bodies before.

A young electrician who works with me had a stud in his ear (and tongue - gak! - and eyebrows). Looks horrible, like a reject from Mad Max - what did someone else say, "Like he stuck his head in a tackle box?" Ha! He was working on a hot circuit and it tagged him on his ear piece. Jumped 10 feet, literally. I about died laughing! He took all his metal off the next day and hasn't worn any since.

I understand the "cultural argument." But then this "culture" also promotes mini skirts so short a girl dare not sit down, exposed thongs (now really, what's that about??), baggy, sagging pants that expose one's underwear (a lot of plumber apprentices in the making out there, IMHO). Let's just say I don't buy the cultural argument.

But then, I'm just an old fart with old ways. And if my wife ever comes home with a stud in her tongue, on her eyebrows, in her nose, through her lips, well, I'll just have to consider that tacit permission to go fishing...

 

[Andy Broadley]

Ear piercing for Christian women is usually socially acceptable as long as it's just the lobe...kinda double-standard though

I would say most ladies at the Baptist church I attend have their ears pierced~my wife never did, though she used to wear clip-on earrings. Don't see much nose/lip rings though

That would be about the same for our church

Laura has pierced ears (just lobe) and wears small earings. They look nice and I in no way feel that they defile the temple of the body.

Personally, I had one ear done years ago, but I don't bother with an earing any more.

As for piercings in general, I believe that it's a matter of degree.

For example

Yesterday I had a glass of wine with my Christmas lunch.

I do not think that God would consider my body defiled by that. However, had I drunk excessively, then I would have. Is that a double standard? If it is then it's one I'll take my chances with and trust in the Lords forgiveness.

To those who would consider simple ear piercing to be wrong, I would be interested to know their views on, for example, a gold tooth filling?

Same with piercing. 'Body piercing', IMHO, looks awful.

I cannot see how it glorifies the Lord or respects the temple of the body.

 

[Andy Broadley]

I like the tackle box line too, and agree fully.

Multiple piercings do look bad (on either sex)

 

[HappyChicken]

I'm not gonna try to wish away anything. Yeah, I have a tattoo, and I plan on getting more. I don't feel that I'll have to explain them to my kids when they get older, especially my leg sleeve. I'm getting that just FOR if I have kids. But anyways, I have a quick question:

What do you feel about parents getting their babies (15 months) piercings?

baby piercings?? I hope I don't get hate mail on this.... but I think its aweful that parents get their little girl's ears pierced as infants. If a child wants her/his ears pierced, THEY should be able to choose it. Why can't people wait until their child asks? Who am I to say,"I think I'll go put holes in my childs ears....reguardless of the fact she can't express her thoughts on it." ????
I had my ears pierced when I was ten. I chose it. I wear earing occasionally.... It's probably not right in God's eys, but I don't think its as mutilating as the other piercings I chose to get as an adult.....that I now don't ever wear. I struggle with this.... are there degrees of sin??......

 

[HappyChicken]

That would be about the same for our church

Laura has pierced ears (just lobe) and wears small earings. They look nice and I in no way feel that they defile the temple of the body.

Personally, I had one ear done years ago, but I don't bother with an earing any more.

As for piercings in general, I believe that it's a matter of degree.

For example

Yesterday I had a glass of wine with my Christmas lunch.

I do not think that God would consider my body defiled by that. However, had I drunk excessively, then I would have. Is that a double standard? If it is then it's one I'll take my chances with and trust in the Lords forgiveness.

To those who would consider simple ear piercing to be wrong, I would be interested to know their views on, for example, a gold tooth filling?

Same with piercing. 'Body piercing', IMHO, looks awful.

I cannot see how it glorifies the Lord or respects the temple of the body.

I don't know how I feel about a gold tooth filling....however, I find the "fashion grills" that some people place in their mouths over their teeth look aweful!!! but that is just my opinion. It makes me sad to see bright intelligent young individuals wear pants that hang way down on their thighs ....with a belt. Why wear pants at all if you are going to show off your undies? But they might think I'm a dork for being as conservative as I am. I use to not be so conservative....I prefer the dorkiness. lol. I need a dork emoticon to use here..... lol I hope people don't think I'm a complete prude over my opinions on tattoos and piercings. I don't put myself above anyone. I have 4 tattoos and several piercings that I wish I had never wasted the money on.