Are cosmetics against Christianity?

Court: Are cosmetics against Christianity?
It changes your appearance. Contacts and glasses as well.
This is based off of something someone told me since I have a (1) breast implant: “Be cause they are fake. Hahaha duh! That shows that you dont like your boobs. Hahaha and your boobs were to small. And that means you are going against gods creation. …”

So, what about cosmetics? That goes against God’s creation of one’s face. Glasses as well.
star-They do make contacts. You don’t NEED glasses.
Oh, I mixed that up, Is Christianity against cosmetics?
It’s 9AM cut me a break.

Answers and Views:

Answer by S
yes, cosmetics have been trying to get the christians for years!!!

Answer by No78
I don’t think it is. I think everyone exhibits vain or greedy qualities, just sometimes less consciously. It’s hugely contextual, not to mention that Christianity means something different to everyone, including individual Christians.

Answer by ninetailedfoxgoddess666
If it gives pleasure it is a sin. that is the christian motto.

Answer by star
Indeed, we are to be .. natural.
implants, cosmetics / painting nails-hair-face goes against God’s commands.
glasses / spectacles is not ‘cosmetic’ but a necessity to see clearly.

therefore, if we’re at all interested to learn the ways of God thru His Word,
i suggest we take on a learning attitude instead of a mocking attitude, shall we ?

Answer by .
u look nasty

Answer by Omnia Vincit Amor
Well my lipsticks are definitely against christians although my blusher is rather for them.

Answer by phil
Don’t worry, Jesus came to do away with laws rules etc, he is loving not condeming:

John 3:17
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.

Romans 8:1
Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus

Answer by Kelly
The apostle Peter said:

(1 Peter 3:3-4) “And do not let your adornment be that of the external braiding of the hair and of the putting on of gold ornaments or the wearing of outer garments, but let it be the secret person of the heart in the incorruptible [apparel] of the quiet and mild spirit, which is of great value in the eyes of God”.

What did he mean by this?

That our beauty should consist in our inner self, a gentle a quiet spirit, that is what Jehovah God values more.

But, was Peter imposing on Christian women a prohibition relative to the use of makeup and other similar beauty aids? There is nothing in God’s Word that suggests that. Rather, it allows for personal decision on this matter, so a degree of variation in taste can be expected.
However, if the application of makeup is overdone, or done to a degree that disturbs many others, what message is conveyed? Is it not one of harshness, brashness, gaudiness, ostentation, or narcissism? Indeed, it can cheapen a woman’s appearance, possibly giving the wrong impression as to moral character.

In recognition of this, a woman “professing to reverence God” will endeavor, if she chooses to apply cosmetics, to have her face reveal the signatures of soundness of mind, gentleness, kindness, and modesty. Such qualities will enhance her grace and charm. In fact, whether she chooses to wear makeup or not, she will manifest a dignity and inner beauty. This will reflect her knowledge that, as Peter’s words quoted above imply, there is something better than cosmetics.

Also…

The Greek words there rendered “adorn,” “well-arranged,” and “adornment” are forms of ko′smos, which is also the root of the word “cosmetic,” meaning “making for beauty esp[ecially] of the complexion.” So those texts help us to answer questions about the use of cosmetics or makeup, jewelry, and other aspects of feminine adornment.

Did Paul and Peter mean that Christians must avoid braiding their hair, wearing pearls and gold jewelry, or, by extension, using cosmetics? No. To claim that to be their meaning would require Christian sisters also to avoid ‘wearing outer garments.’ Yet, Dorcas, whom Peter resurrected, was beloved because she made “outer garments” for other sisters.

(Acts 9:39) =”At that Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they led him up into the upper chamber; and all the widows presented themselves to him weeping and exhibiting many inner garments and outer garments that Dor′cas used to make while she was with them”.

Hence, 1 Peter 3:3, 4 do not mean that sisters must avoid braids, pearls, outer garments, and so forth. Rather, Paul was stressing the need for modesty and soundness of mind in feminine grooming. Peter showed that women should give greater attention to their inner spirit in order to win over their unbelieving husbands, not emphasizing outward appearance or makeup.

Simply put, the Bible does not forbid all efforts to improve or embellish one’s appearance. Some of God’s servants, men and women alike, used jewelry. (Genesis 41:42; Exodus 32:2, 3; Daniel 5:29) Faithful Esther consented to an extensive beauty regimen with cosmetic oils, perfumes, and massages. (Esther 2:7, 12, 15; compare Daniel 1:3-8.) God said that he figuratively decked Israel with bracelets, a necklace, a nose ring, and earrings. Such contributed to her becoming “very, very pretty.”—Ezekiel 16:11-13.

What about a Christian woman’s using cosmetics, such as lipstick, cheek coloring, or eye shadow and eyeliner? Archaeologists in Israel and nearby have found makeup containers, as well as applicators and mirrors. Yes, women in the ancient Orient used cosmetics that anticipated many of today’s products. The name of Job’s daughter Keren-happuch likely meant “Horn of the Black (Eye) Paint,” or a container for eye makeup.

Whether you use makeup or not, what´s important is that you do not stumble anyone with the use you give it and that it should make you seem modest in God´s eyes.

If you have any questions, do not doubt to ask Jehovah´s Witness when they come to your door, they will give you a satisfying answer.

Kelly