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1 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | Bearded Bro | 190753 | ||
There is no Biblical teaching against men having beards, however there are some Churches that frown on there men having one. Even more so a man getting behind a pulpit. I have found after researching this topic, that God prefers men to have beards and that those beards be full style beards. For the reason you mentioned about being separate from the rest of the world, and not even giving the appearance of evil. We are not to conform to the world but we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. That means that we are not to conform to this worlds "image" as well, and that image of what a man looks like now, is what is called the "metro-sexual male". A man that is more concerned about the way he looks, than his wife or girlfriend. Always smooth shaved, with close cropped impeccably styled hair, manicured finger nails...etc... This is not what God had in mind when he created man, in his own image..... | ||||||
2 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | kalos | 190771 | ||
Bearded Bro, You write in part: "God prefers men to have beards." May I ask, how did you come to that conclusion? Grace to you, Kalos |
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3 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | Bearded Bro | 190777 | ||
I agree with the comment about the beard not being a salvation issue. I do however, believe that the Word of God shows that God would prefer that men would wear their beard. First God created man in his own image, and that was with the facial hair that grows when one becomes of age. Also we have the example of His only Son Jesus who clearly had a beard in Isiah 50. In the old testament days, and the days of Jesus, the men of God those that followed Jesus; the forefathers of the christian church, all had beards. There was only three situations when it was appropriate for one of the early Christians to shave their beard. 1. In the event of great sorrow morning or loss, such as in the case of Job. 2. In the case of great shame or humiliation, such as in the case of king David's ambassadors in 1Chronicles 19, or in the case of Jesus during the crucifixion. 3. In the case of leprosy or some other skin disease. The only other people who shaved their beards were the Egyptians, Romans and those who followed their pagan religions. In Leviticus 19:27 God told the people to not "mar the corner of their beard" or "shave their head round" this was the practice of some of the pagan people, and God did not want His people to even look like the pagan world. Also there is reference in both testaments where God encourages men to look and act like men, and for women to do the same. The beard is the symbol of wisdom, which God tells us in Proverbs, is to be desired more that riches. It is the very visage of masculinity, and clearly distinguishes the sex's. All this leads me to believe that God prefers His men to be bearded. Just a question, who would you rather represent in appearance The Son of man, or those who crucified Him? |
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4 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190778 | ||
Dear Bearded Bro, How would you interpret Gen 27:11? Jacob is chosen by God (although God chose him not by his smooth body, but His own will). Furthermore, many Asian men don't have beard. Shall they stick some onto their faces in order to obtain the masculine image (as you claimed) of God? Shalom Azure |
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5 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | Bearded Bro | 190781 | ||
Dear Azure, I have already stated that the beard is not a salvation issue. I think that in the story in Gen 27 is comparing a man with some hair to one with noticeably more hair. I think that if God gave you the ability to grow a beard you should wear it. Also I have seen plenty of Asian men with facial hair, and in their case they proudly wore what they had. |
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6 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190788 | ||
Dear Brother Paul, Thanks for your reply. I agree with brother BradK. My 2 cents of thought: When one climbs a tree, one should always grasp the main and strong branches to hold him/her safely instead of the small ones or even the leaves. Else, the person will fall to the ground. Shalom Azure |
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7 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | The Hiker | 190789 | ||
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8 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190790 | ||
Dear Hiker, Excuse me. I don't quite understand your last statement. Shalom Azure |
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9 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | The Hiker | 190793 | ||
Too much time spent on a question that has absolutely NO impact or importance on the Christian walk. Sounds too much like dogma and legalism...MMmmm..."For God so loved the world that whosoever grows (or doesn't grow) a beard shall not perish but inherit eternal life"...see how ignorant the WHOLE argument sounds? | ||||||
10 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190796 | ||
Dear Hiker, What you have just said is exactly my point! That's why I don't understand your message in your previous post. Did you read the whole thread? Shalom Azure |
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11 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | The Hiker | 190798 | ||
Oops...sorry...no I didn't...read just enough...and obviously not enough...please forgive...I'm just living proof that there's always room for improvement ;) | ||||||
12 | Should Christian men wear a beard? | 1 Chr 19:5 | azurelaw | 190799 | ||
Thanks for your reply. Forgave and forgot. :-) Shalom Azure |
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