Is fashion a sin? wearing makeup and jewellery sin too?

Question

many religious scriptures tell men and women to be simple not to show off...fashion is being worldly and its not Godly...Godly people are simple and care for the life after death they're not worldly..
how much fashion is a sin?
we live in a society, in a world full of glitter, glamour and fashion..
so if one is being fashionable will it take someone away from God's teachings?

Answer 1

If you decide it is. Depending on what denomination you follow and what version of Christianity they teach. However you should remember a few verses of wisdom before you go denouncing others.



"Judge not, lest ye be judged"



"Let he who is without sin, cast the first stone"



Above all else, the understanding that your faith, may not be the faith of others. If you are secure in your faith, then lead your life according to your faith. Your actions will speak louder than words. Faith is not something you FORCE onto others, but rather you show, by your life and action, the way for those who are wise enough and can see.



Too many "Christians" are of the "my way or the highway" persuasion and if your denomination is not theirs, then you are wrong and going to hell (the usual threat from "Christians" who are denouncing others.)



They often have little knowledge of the bible or history other than what is spouted from the pulpit every Sunday (or Saturday). They are kept ignorant because ignorant people are easier to control and lead than people who are learned or intelligent.



Being a person of good character, kind and helpful, will carry you further than all the "morals". The Golden Rule is still the best advice. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

Answer 2

I don't believe fashion is a sin. However, if fashion distracts you from God and His teachings, then it may be better to stay simple. I guess that's why some religious people stay simple, so that they are not distracted from Him. As long as you obey the 10 Commandments and live by His teachings, fashion should not be a sin.

Answer 3

i beleive so, for all 3 topics, yes.

but there are those that allow such things, and because its more trivial than not, i don't make waves against it.



wearing makeup is asociated with witchcraft because the bible says that the witch Jezzebel painted her face. while at the same time one could go to an older dictionary, my copy was from about 1960's. and it said that witchcraft is part an "alluring" woman.

i think any beautiful woman is alluring and enticing even without makeup, and sometime even if they have passed the age of their flowering.



the bible does talke about women dressing modestly. and of course there are women who do heathen things and wear a lot of jewerly. the bible specifically mentions the wearing of pearls. however, there is mention in some scriptures that Abraham was the one who gave teh world the gift of wearing jewelry. so it cannot be all shameful. but it is the pride of a woman that sets herself up, above others that becomes sin when a prophet describes a certain wearing of clicking heals.



there are several things to think about when it comes to

jesus talks about rich clothing belonging to kings. and he talks about the glory of the lily being arrayed more then king solomon. something like that.

Answer 4

In the OT they talked about it because the Sumerian women were known for wearing lots of gold & makeup, so it was associated with evil.

It is fine to wear what you want. I do.

At one time I let it get out of hand by trying to keep up with the latest styles and went into debt, that was wrong, it became an obsession.

Answer 5

yes - mostly vanity



Job 35:13 Surely God will not hear vanity, neither will the Almighty regard it.



1Ti 2:9 Women must adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

1Ti 2:10 But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.



1Pe 3:3 Don't be concerned about the outward beauty of fancy hairstyles, expensive jewelry, or beautiful clothes.

1Pe 3:4 You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God.

1Pe 3:5 This is how the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands.

Answer 6

No, we are to be modest in our apparel.



The above allows jewerly, perfume and beautiful clothing - when we allow the materialism of the World to take-over our life then we have a problem; excessive vanity can cause a distance with the Lord.



Peace be unto you'

Answer 7

I think as long as a person is dressed, clothing not super tight with boobs hanging out or crotch bulges, there is nothing wrong with fashion or looking nice, perhaps even a bit of bling, but tasteful. I don't think makeup should be globbed on, either. I just wear liptstick.

Answer 8

Simplicity and Modesty are important but it depends on what religion you follow and how you interpret the scripture.

Answer 9

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