Even though I had to follow certain doctrines when I was younger, I have come to question some of them as they cannot be proven through the Bible. I am particularly curious about where the Bible specifically forbids wearing earrings. My parents are devout Christians, and they did not even pierce my ears, let alone allow me to wear earrings. However, one day I felt like wearing an earring, so I put on a magnetic earring and went out. Later in that day, I attended a Church program a friend invited me but when I got to the Church, I was asked to remove my earring or leave.

I am not trying to shade Christianity, not all Churches treat visitors that way, I was even surprised at the way I was treated that day. I am just specifically curious about where God condemned earring in the Bible? I accept that all Churches have their own doctrines but some of these Churches still use there doctrines to rate Christians from other Churches. Is wearing earring a sin or just some Church doctrines? I can't find any verse in the Bible that condemns earring. If you know any please indicate.

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Every Association has a constitution to be followed by members. Same is applicable to a Church's Doctrine.
Either you abide or you seek your salvation else where.

Kooldon:
Every Association has a constitution to be followed by members. Same is applicable to a Church's Doctrine.
Either you abide or you seek your salvation else where.

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Kooldon:
Every Association has a constitution to be followed by members. Same is applicable to a Church's Doctrine.
Either you abide or you seek your salvation else where.

Church is different from a business. If I was an unbeliever that is attending Church for the first time, would they have won my soul with such an act? Jesus did not treat sinners badly He made friend with them in order to win their souls. Paul was also friendly to sinners in order to win their souls.

Merry100:

Church is different from a business. If I was an unbeliever that is attending Church for the first time, would they have won my soul with such an act? Jesus did not treat sinners badly He made friend with them in order to win their souls. Paul was also friendly to sinners in order to win their souls.

One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

smokinloud:

One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

I am not trying to shade Christianity, not all Churches treat visitors that way, I was even surprised at the way I was treated that day. I am just specifically curious about where God condemned earring in the Bible? I accept that all Churches have their own doctrines but some of these Churches still use there doctrines to rate Christians from other Churches. Is wearing earring a sin or just some Church doctrines? I can't find any verse in the Bible that condemns earring. If you know any please indicate.

Jesus drove those that were doing business inside the Temple out, how does it relate to this? Show me another set of people He sent out?

If you read 1 Corinthians 9:18-23 and Roman 14:1-14, you will realize that they were wrong.

smokinloud:

One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

.

smokinloud:

One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

Is wearing earring a sin?

smokinloud:

One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

I dont know why you're trying hard to twist this quoted verses. It has nothing to do with the statement of the person you quoted

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Perhaps dats the doctrine there...we africans see earrings wearing for only the female folks and perhaps again you forget either u r in africa or in an african church....
Remember when you are in Rome, do like the romans!

valentineuwakwe:
Perhaps dats the doctrine there...we africans see earrings wearing for only the female folks and perhaps again you forget either u r in africa or in an african church....
Remember when you are in Rome, do like the romans!

Simple. Abide by their doctrines

Is this an attack on Christians Why is this thread on politics section of the frontpage. When you have a MU-MU ticket that stole the mandate of Nigerians, expect more of this propaganda and thread.

Try make a thread on Islam & watch what happens. There is one thread about the catholics for days on politics section of Nairaland.

Wetin dey shele

Ok. It has quickly been moved after seeing this

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DatNiggaDaz:
Is this an attack on Christians Why is this thread on politics section of the frontpage. When you have a MU-MU ticket that stole the mandate of Nigerians, expect more of this propaganda and thread.

Try make a thread on Islam & watch what happens. There is one thread about the catholics for days on politics section of Nairaland.

Wetin dey shele

SMH

Merry100:
Even though I had to follow certain doctrines when I was younger, I have come to question some of them as they cannot be proven through the Bible. I am particularly curious about where the Bible specifically forbids wearing earrings. My parents are devout Christians, and they did not even pierce my ears, let alone allow me to wear earrings. However, one day I felt like wearing an earring, so I put on a magnetic earring and went out. Later in that day, I attended a Church program a friend invited me but when I got to the Church, I was asked to remove my earring or leave.

Even at work place, you can be sent home because of type of cloth you wear, show us the ear ring you wore

Merry100:
■ Church is different from a business. If I was an unbeliever that is attending Church for the first time, would they have won my soul with such an act? Jesus did not treat sinners badly He made friend with them in order to win their souls. Paul was also friendly to sinners in order to win their souls.

As explained by the other poster, your churches are nothing more than business — social clubs —with their very own set of business rules/traditions, along with doctrines which you as an intending member are expected to submit to in order to be accepted into the group.

Merry100:
Even though I had to follow certain doctrines when I was younger, I have come to question some of them as they cannot be proven through the Bible. I am particularly curious about where the Bible specifically forbids wearing earrings. My parents are devout Christians, and they did not even pierce my ears, let alone allow me to wear earrings. However, one day I felt like wearing an earring, so I put on a magnetic earring and went out. Later in that day, I attended a Church program a friend invited me but when I got to the Church, I was asked to remove my earring or leave.

Jeremiah 4:30
And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.

Merry100:

Jesus did not treat sinners badly He made friend with them in order to win their souls. Paul was also friendly to sinners in order to win their souls.

I was replying to this. Jesus indeed, treated some sinners badly, he judged some sinners, he called some sinners fools, he condemn some that they will die in their sin, he call some religious authorities "son of satan" etc and these are not friendly words!.
About wearing ear ring, I will want you to read this verse of the bible and leave it to you to decide for yourself without twisting the verse.
1Timothy 2:9;

1 Timothy 2:9
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Ear ring is pearl and gold, isn't it?!.
If you consider ear ring to be just a thing of fashion then no wahala but some people consider it a pearl and a gold and consider it unnecessary.

smokinloud:

I was replying to this. Jesus indeed, treated some sinners badly, he judged some sinners, he called some sinners fools, he condemn some that they will die in their sin, he call some religious authorities "son of satan" etc and these are not friendly words!.
About wearing ear ring, I will want you to read this verse of the bible and leave it to you to decide for yourself without twisting the verse.
1Timothy 2:9;

1 Timothy 2:9
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Ear ring is pearl and gold, isn't it?!.
If you consider ear ring to be just a thing of fashion then no wahala but some people consider it a pearl and a gold and consider it unnecessary.

Read your Bible on your own and you will discover some interesting truths. Ornaments of gold were wore by royals and it was also an item used to honour people. Jesus was giving gold as a present and Godly men and women in the Bible also accepted ornaments of gold and wore them.

Genesis 41:42
Genesis 24:47
Joshua 22:8
1 Chronicles 18:7-11
1 Chronicles 20:2
Daniel 5:29
Esther 8:15
Job 42:11

Apostle Paul was the kind of person that was super careful, he tried as much as possible to avoid sin, to the extend that he advised virgins to stay unmarried if they can. He majorly taught us not smell or touch sin so that we won't act on it. If Eve did not touch or smell the fruit in the Garden of Eden, she wouldn't have felt that it looks good to the extent of eating it. In 1 Timothy 2:9, Paul did not advise women to avoid wearing ornaments because it was a sin but because it could lead to sin. 1 Timothy 2:9 was only explaining that our physical beauty is not what matters, it was not condemning earring.

Some of the doctrines we are practicing today are punishment meant for Israel at a time when they were rebellious and some were just temporary commandments used to control specific situations. In Exodus 33:5-6, the Israelites stop wearing earring for a while not forever.

smokinloud:
■ I was replying to this. Jesus indeed, treated some sinners badly, he judged some sinners, he called some sinners fools, he condemn some that they will die in their sin, he call some religious authorities "son of satan" etc and these are not friendly words!.
About wearing ear ring, I will want you to read this verse of the bible and leave it to you to decide for yourself without twisting the verse.
1Timothy 2:9;

1 Timothy 2:9
[9]In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Ear ring is pearl and gold, isn't it?!.
If you consider ear ring to be just a thing of fashion then no wahala but some people consider it a pearl and a gold and consider it unnecessary.

So, by your account, Jesus Christ is a liar. Yet you continue to claim you worship this liar who also demanded that you Jugde no man by outward appearance, but rather that you judges righteously. ?

Even your private interpretation of Paul's message to his friend Timothy which you seem to hold strongly to stands against Jesus Christ's very own instructions to His followers, yet you want us to believe it is Jesus Christ that is your Lord, how come? Or maybe I should instead ask why?

Jesus Christ says those who love Him -- those who belong to Him ---- are those who accept and obey His teachings and commandments. You clearly do not so what's with the claim to believe in Jesus Christ?

Merry100:
Even though I had to follow certain doctrines when I was younger, I have come to question some of them as they cannot be proven through the Bible. I am particularly curious about where the Bible specifically forbids wearing earrings. My parents are devout Christians, and they did not even pierce my ears, let alone allow me to wear earrings. However, one day I felt like wearing an earring, so I put on a magnetic earring and went out. Later in that day, I attended a Church program a friend invited me but when I got to the Church, I was asked to remove my earring or leave.

I am not trying to shade Christianity, not all Churches treat visitors that way, I was even surprised at the way I was treated that day. I am just specifically curious about where God condemned earring in the Bible? I accept that all Churches have their own doctrines but some of these Churches still use there doctrines to rate Christians from other Churches. Is wearing earring a sin or just some Church doctrines? I can't find any verse in the Bible that condemns earring. If you know any please indicate.

read the book of Peter. In Genesis, when Jacob wanted to present his households before God,he has them to remove any strange gods that are with them, they removed their gold bracelet, rings,ear-rings. God spoke to everyone in different ways,in winners,savaltion ministry, their workers don't put on earrings, female trousers to church. If you go to meet the governor and the security say remove your earrings or get out, what will you do. They use 578m to build mosque,no body complain, but bishop David oyedepo builds faith theater everybody is complianig. When you go to room, do as the Romans do, that's the instructions God gave to pastor,so he's working on it.

smokinloud:

One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

God bless you, don't mind the idiots

Kobojunkie:
So, by your account, Jesus Christ is a liar. Yet you continue to claim you worship this liar who also demanded that you Jugde no man by outward appearance, but rather that you judges righteously. ?

Even your private interpretation of Paul's message to his friend Timothy which you seem to hold strongly to stands against Jesus Christ's very own instructions to His followers, yet you want us to believe it is Jesus Christ that is your Lord, how come? Or maybe I should instead ask why?

Jesus Christ says those who love Him -- those who belong to Him ---- are those who accept and obey His teachings and commandments. You clearly do not so what's with the claim to believe in Jesus Christ?

This is just your claim. Can you bring out the contradictions let's have a discourse.

smokinloud:
■ This is just your claim. Can you bring out the contradictions let's have a discourse.

1. Does an earring go on the inside? It goes on the outside and counts towards outward appearance which Jesus Christ demanded that you absolutely not judge on, yes or no?

smokinloud:
■ One mistake you are making is that Jesus and Paul were always friendly. That's not true. No one can change anybody, only the holy spirit can convert soul. The holy spirit can use your anger at times to cause a positive change in the mind of someone.
John 2:14-16
[14]And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting:
[15]And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; and poured out the changers' money, and overthrew the tables;
[16]And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.
Acts 17:22-25
[22]Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars' hill, and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
[23]For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.
[24]God that made the world and all things therein, seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
[25]Neither is worshipped with men's hands, as though he needed any thing, seeing he giveth to all life, and breath, and all things;

You think it's "friendly" to go to a pagan temple where they have been worshipping their idols even before paul was born and start condemning and preaching against it?!.
No, Jesus and Paul were not always friendly. Even the bible says "our God is a consuming fire" fire is not friendly...

1. Interesting! So what you are admitting to is that your many church doctrines and traditions are indeed antichrist and in need of converting?

Merry100:

Read your Bible on your own and you will discover some interesting truths. Ornaments of gold were wore by royals and it was also an item used to honour people. Jesus was giving gold as a present and Godly men and women in the Bible also accepted ornaments of gold and wore them.

Genesis 41:42
Genesis 24:47
Joshua 22:8
1 Chronicles 18:7-11
1 Chronicles 20:2
Daniel 5:29
Esther 8:15
Job 42:11

Apostle Paul was the kind of person that was super careful, he tried as much as possible to avoid sin, to the extend that he advised virgins to stay unmarried if they can. He majorly taught us not smell or touch sin so that we won't act on it. If Eve did not touch or smell the fruit in the Garden of Eden, she wouldn't have felt that it looks good to the extent of eating it. In 1 Timothy 2:9, Paul did not advise women to avoid wearing ornaments because it was a sin but because it could lead to sin. 1 Timothy 2:9 was only explaining that our physical beauty is not what matters, it was not condemning earring.

Some of the doctrines we are practicing today are punishment meant for Israel at a time when they were rebellious and some were just temporary commandments used to control specific situations. In Exodus 33:5-6, the Israelites did stopped wearing earring for a while not forever.

I'm not quoting the old testament. I'm quoting the doctrine of Paul's gospel which is of Christ.
You can dribble around it but it's the fact!.
Paul didn't say that women shouldn't get married o.
1 Corinthians 7:8-9
[8]I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, It is good for them if they abide even as I.
[9]But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn.