Uncut Hair

[good samaritan]

Originally Posted by Esaias

We might disagree about what the page says, but at least we are both on the same page and in the same book.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Esaias

It was commanded in 1 Corinthians ch 11, at the least. Last I checked, that was still Bible.

When Jesus said search the scriptures it wasn't a letter to a church he was talking about. When Paul told Timothy all scripture is given by inspiration of God was Corinthians even written?

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by Esaias

By scriptures you must mean 'the Old Testament only'. In that case, where is faith in Jesus commanded in the Scriptures? (OT only, remember that now!)

You know it was prophesied of the messiah coming. The OT was the shadow. At least there was OT ordinances that pointed to him coming. You got anything in OT that points to covering or the uncut hair doctrin


Please answer this, if it was wrong for a OT saint to cut their hair or go unveiled how would they know it is?

[mfblume]

The bible does not leave a reader as concerned over outward clothes and appearance as some of the folks here are. It simply rests on modesty. Not to show we're Christians either. Just modesty to be modest.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

To the subject of a woman covering her head when praying or prophesying and having long hair; it may be subject to interpretation, but it is the word of God. If it is anywhere in the entirety of the word of God it is the word of God. I respect the right to disagree with the interpretations, but to make the argument that doctrine can only be derived only when God directly commands (thou shalt or thou shalt not) something is absurd.

I don't think you can find anywhere in scripture that polygamy is wrong, but surely you don't believe it to be acceptable?

What about christians smoking marijuana in states where it is legal?

etc.....

I am not going to presume someone lost or heretic over this issue, but I still think that uncut hair is the truth in regard to a woman's head being covered.

Well, regardless if it's binding today or not, uncut hair doctrine is erroneous. The chapter doesn't teach such.


My point about ot is how is factor in loomkng at the subject. It's never mentioned by God one time, but now it's sin. .I know one brother who actually said it wasn't sin in old but became sin in the new. One has to come up with silly stuff like that to make it fit.

[Truthseeker]

Originally Posted by mfblume

The bible does not leave a reader as concerned over outward clothes and appearance as some of the folks here are. It simply rests on modesty. Not to show we're Christians either. Just modesty to be modest.

So another words, if it was an issue God would have commanded it?

[good samaritan]

Ez 16:7 I have caused thee to multiply as the bud of the field, and thou hast increased and waxen great, and thou art come to excellent ornaments:thy breasts are fashioned, and thine hair is grown, whereas thou wast naked and bare. 8 Now when I passed by thee, and looked upon thee, behold, thy time was the time of love; and I spread my skirt over thee, and covered thy nakedness:yea, I sware unto thee, and entered into a covenant with thee, saith the Lord God, and thou becamest mine

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It is probably pretty clear that long hair is regarded as a beautiful thing on a woman. My wife has never cut her hair and when she lets it down people will stop her and ask her about it. Even though most people would say we are overboard for teaching uncut hair people certainly seem to admire it. It is distinctly feminine. The law does command a woman not to wear a man's garment and it also describes the role of the husband and the wife. God has made distinctions between male and female.

Surely many here can see the blurring of male and female roles. I think this hair issue is much to do with this concept. To me a ladies hair and attire is just as much about gender distinction as it is modesty. Gender distinction is respecting the way God created us and the order he designed. Is it any wonder we have a crisis of gender identity confusion in this American culture.

[Esaias]

Originally Posted by Esaias

Does Christ expect His disciples to be obedient to the teachings of His apostles? Where is baptism commanded in the Law? Would it be a sin for a person to REFUSE TO BE BAPTISED? Where is lesbianism condemned in the Law? What about Sabbath keeping, that definitely is commanded. Do you remember the sabbath day, to keep IT holy?

Where is church attendance commanded in the Law? Is it wrong for a Christian to refuse to assemble with the brethren? Is it okay with God for a believer to refuse to assemble with other believers and just wing it on their own?

Just what authority do the apostolic writings have?

Bump for Truthseeker...

[mfblume]

Originally Posted by good samaritan

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It is probably pretty clear that long hair is regarded as a beautiful thing on a woman. My wife has never cut her hair and when she lets it down people will stop her and ask her about it. Even though most people would say we are overboard for teaching uncut hair people certainly seem to admire it. It is distinctly feminine. The law does command a woman not to wear a man's garment and it also describes the role of the husband and the wife. God has made distinctions between male and female.

Surely many here can see the blurring of male and female roles. I think this hair issue is much to do with this concept. To me a ladies hair and attire is just as much about gender distinction as it is modesty. Gender distinction is respecting the way God created us and the order he designed. Is it any wonder we have a crisis of gender identity confusion in this American culture.

The difference is the issue. Feminine and masculine. No blurring. Period.

[good samaritan]

Originally Posted by mfblume

The difference is the issue. Feminine and masculine. No blurring. Period.

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