Here is my main concern. In no way am I looking for the “perfect” organization. Rather I am looking for one who is willing to make the needed changes to bring it into alignment with God’s word. By doctrinalizing makeup, an organization moves out of alignment. If every word of Scripture was given to us for our own Christian development, God would have been much more direct on makeup if it was wrong. Just as he has been direct on sin on every other topic. I find it strange that there is no direct statement of sin on almost all sides of “standards”. The scriptures must be dissected and broken down to find that pant wearing for women is sinful, hair cutting for women is sinful, makeup wearing for women is sinful. Vail wearing by women, in certain movements is required. But murder, lying, slander, stealing, envy, lust etc. are all quite direct.

The principle in which I would strive to teach and instill in my church is the principle of moderation, and freedom.

Thanks for reading!

Actually, circumventing scripture is done daily by many a “standard” church when speaking to facial hair. Ministers use Lev 19:28 as means to say “No Tattoos!” but in the same breath say no mustaches or beards. Let’s look one verse ahead at Lev 19:27. It is clear this man made law of no facial hair is also a circumvention of scripture. Like your steak rare? Vs. 26. Employ someone but only pay them weekly or bi-weekly? Vs. 13b. Ever wear a “cotton blend” shirt? Vs. 19d.

(To clear any concerns, I am not saying getting a tattoo is right. Actually, I’m not sure if it is or not. I am just pointing out if we do not interpret scripture in a intense, thought out style, we are very prone to interpret scripture incorrectly, as has been done for makeup.)

You see my friend, strong, sound hermeneutics is required when developing doctrine and theology. The scriptures used above in reference to harlots/prostitutes/hookers have been interpreted with very little hermeneutical insight. There is zero use of historical context when speaking to what harlots do and dont do. At the time there was a need for makeup to distinguish a harlot from a non harlot. Today, utilizing historical hermeneutics, makeup is not a signal of a prostitute. Just like pants are not the sign of man. We as Christians abstain from prostitute like acts as they are today to keep ourselves separate, not prostitute like acts from 3000 years ago.

I’m not bitter. As I’ve told many other people, and as I’ve clearly stipulated in the “rules” about commenting, please read my story and the “about” page before deciding to cast summary judgment.

http://www.whyileft.org/my-story

In Christ,
- Josh S.

The fact that the issue is even being brought up is automatically a indicator that there is something wrong with make-up. Our bodies should be holy, and our women should not be putting that stuff on to try to make themselves look better. By the way (do you know what make-up is made out of?). Just as you said, while the actual words “make-up” isnt in the bible , the “concept” of it is, and we need to be free from any trace of sin. And I praise the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY for churches that stand against this. We dont have to look like THE WORLD. Dont circumvent the Bible for your own convenience.

May the Lord Bless you regarding this issue.

-ONE GOD JESUS NAME APOSTOLIC. TRUTH.

In exodus 12:35 says isreagles did as moses instructed and asked egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing. The Lord made them favorably disposed toward the people giving them what theu asked for so they plundered tme egyptians. Later in exodus 32 we see that they take their jewlry off to make the golden calf. Key words here take off gold earrings your wives, sons, and daughters are wearing. It didn t seem offensive to God that they were wearing it but b came offensive that tney melted out down to make a idol god out of it. And in Job 42 after all his trials were over, the lord made him prosperous again have him twice as much as bfore everyone who had known him bfore ate with him at his house, comforted him and consoled him and each one had gave him a peice of silver and a gold ring. Wonder what he was going to do with the gold rings. Probably wear them. In the bible, it talks about a people who come near with their mouths and honor him with their lips but their hearts are far from him. It goes on to say their worship of me is made up of rules taught by men. If you don’t care to wear makeup or jewlry that is fine, but you shouldn’t go around querreling with those who do. Titus 3:9-10 says avoid foolish controversies, genialogies, arguments, and querrals about the law bcause it s unprofitable and useless. warn a person once and twice then have nothing to do him after that. So what cabn we conclude from all this? he is the same God yesturday, today, and forever. What was not a sin for the Isrealites is not a sin for us. Adorn yourself but dont let that be your beauty, true beauty comes from within good deeds and a gentle quiet spirit. Everything is permisable but I won’t b mastered by anything.