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Unfortunately, there's no scriptural backing to forbid those things in the Bible. Just like gambling! But Christians will always come up with something!

cutecommend:
You can bring your good points too.

you should also share how plaited and colored hairs makes one a sinner right?

ebubeson:
A true child of God should appear as a true child of God.

and how should they appear? Like monks?

God would have given all men bald hair so at least everyone will know God doesn't like Hairs on their head..

Yes for Christian brothers who wish to remain unemployed

kunlegboye:
What kind of spirit is responsible for this, would you say, it's the spirit of Christ?

For the plaiting or for the message?

Christians have Itchy ears. They know what is God’s standard but they have looked or a man that will tell them otherwise. Just like Elijah and 400 prophet of Baal, the church has got it own 400 to believe instead of God.

What exactly does a 'true child of God' appear like?

Fididiguy:
Not good, your identity matter. If you are a male, you are a male

so if you see a guy with plaited hair would you toast him thinking he's a she? Or does a girl with low cut look like a guy too?

AbuTwins:
Unfortunately, there's no scriptural backing to forbid those things in the Bible. Just like gambling! But Christians will always come up with something!

Muhammad plaited his hair, why are you not plaiting your own as sunnah?

Women who cut their hair is also not biblical. Only when you lost your husband shall you be shoven because you have lost the your head (husband). But today fashion and choices do otherwise.

The ones you have featured in this pics better o. Go to Lagos and you will hate men and women doing dirty things called fashion.

Annoyingly, I hardly see anyone of them attractive. Women looking with no iota of gender attraction that can even create affection.

I see the whole thing as luring into a world where people have no good idea of.

Again, I discovered that most of the poor male who plait and keep dread invoke and live by a spirit of quarrel and anger.

Well, know yourself wherever you find yourself

cutecommend:
If you check in some churches, you will see guys with plaited and probably see ladies and guys with coloured hair. You may even see guitarists with plaited hair. Is this right for a genuinely born again Christian?
The bible says in 2 Corinth 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you".

True born again Christians should appear in a way that sinners will not have doubt about their Christian faith. They should appear in a way that people can receive the gospel from them without doubting them as true Christians.

A true born again guy should not be seen with plaited hair, neither should guys and ladies have coloured hair.

TRUE CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

This is under culture not doctrine

meobizy:
Good. The same holy book says a Christian shouldn’t judge. Live life as you deem fit and let the other person do the same.

Lie...
A Christian should be teachable and changeable in line with the new life of the Christianfold he or she has assumed

meobizy:
Good. The same holy book says a Christian shouldn’t judge. Live life as you deem fit and let the other person do the same.

It's not judging bro The Bible was referring to condemnation (Christians shouldn't condemn others).
So back to the topic:
"Does not nature itself teach you that if a man wears long hair it is a disgrace for him," 1 Corinthians 11:14, also read 1 Peter 3:3-5.
Finally Leviticus 19:27
"You shall not round off the hair on your temples or mar the edges of your beard."
The problem with the later day Christians is gross miss interpretation of the Bible and miss representation of what Christianity is.
I am not surprised with what the church has become because the Bible has fortold it.
PS: Christian guys shouldn't plate or die their hair

I personally wouldn't plait or braid my hair. Dyeing my hair would be for a short while if required for an activity but professionally and personally no.

Some will defend them claiming Jesus had Long Hair.

Tell them to Employ such persons to manage their Business or look after their Children, they will NOT.
And will instead go for a Plain looking Dude or Lady.😕

Dat's how my Neighbour claimed Smoking Marijuana is not bad,
Yet she asks me to look after her Daughter once she goes out.

I asked her 'If I dey smoke Igbo, you for fit tell to look after her?'.

spiSeyi:
It's not judging bro

Most people don't know what JUDGING means scripturally speaking!

In Nigeria we mix

Religion
Culture
Politics
Tribalism
Ethnic

Together thats y we not getting it together

Guy you still using black dye on your hair and complain of someone using gold or white dye then you are hypocrites.

Similar way women can wear cap to church and a man cannot wear cap. Happening in winners chapel that thing tire me most times.

They church just make laws anyhow without rationale thinking and they will tell you its God that told them.

Nazgul:
Most doctrines we grew up to adapt to as Christians were made based on our culture and not the Bible.

That's why a Nigerian pastor can come to his pulpit and tell his female members that putting on trousers would lead them to hell but can't preach such sermon in Europe.

Look at the deeper life issue of television back then. I even know pastors during my university days who openly condemned Facebook and called it evil. Today they all have their Facebook pages.

In Africa our Christianity is practically linked to our culture that's why it's always good to know God personally and allow him to direct you.

God isn't interested in your hairstyle. Jesus told his disciples to go and preach the Gosple to the world baptizing them in the name of the father son and holy spirit. He didn't tell them to chase anyone out of the church because of hair style. And he made it clear during his time on earth that doing so makes you a pharasee.

You made a point sha.

Once in my life, police stopped me and one passenger guy who made dread hair around late night.

The police on visually scanning us, said I was dressed fine but the other guy should sit on the floor.

They searched him, seized all his money, accusing him of having so much money as a common bus conductor. What then should his driver have? They
held him down. But they asked the driver of the tricycle to take me to my destination.

I don't know what this imply to you sha

obailala:
What exactly does a 'true child of God' appear like?

Appears Decent in Dressing, speech and Conduct.

For Guys, Does not Plait Hair, do Dreadlock and have Tattoos.
For ladies, does not put skimpy skirts, legchains and nose rings.

We should STOP defending Nonsense.

Some things may be lawful, but they are not always beneficial.

In 1 Corinthians 8:13, Paul writes, "Therefore, if what I eat causes my brother to stumble, I will never eat meat again so that I will not cause him to stumble." This verse highlights Paul's dedication to prioritizing the needs of others over his own desires and his readiness to sacrifice his own freedoms for the welfare of his fellow believers in Christ.

You cannot truly love someone without making sacrifices; how much more is this true when it comes to God.

Will a doctor, nurse, or lawyer dress anyhow? We belong to God's service any time of the day. We are called the soldiers of Christ.

cutecommend:
If you check in some churches, you will see guys with plaited and probably see ladies and guys with coloured hair. You may even see guitarists with plaited hair. Is this right for a genuinely born again Christian?
The bible says in 2 Corinth 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you".

True born again Christians should appear in a way that sinners will not have doubt about their Christian faith. They should appear in a way that people can receive the gospel from them without doubting them as true Christians.

A true born again guy should not be seen with plaited hair, neither should guys and ladies have coloured hair.


TRUE CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

Back this holier than thou statement with Scripture. Your type will be doing all sorts of evil, yet hide under the cover of holier than thou.

Hope we understand that cultural background differs and has much to say in the religion of a place. What is acceptable in Europe may not be accepted in some African culture of Christianity if we truly want to separate from the world of non-believers in our own terrain.

Though, the heart matters but by their fruits, ye shall know them in a shortwhile

cutecommend:
If you check in some churches, you will see guys with plaited and probably see ladies and guys with coloured hair. You may even see guitarists with plaited hair. Is this right for a genuinely born again Christian?
The bible says in 2 Corinth 6:17 "Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you".

True born again Christians should appear in a way that sinners will not have doubt about their Christian faith. They should appear in a way that people can receive the gospel from them without doubting them as true Christians.

A true born again guy should not be seen with plaited hair, neither should guys and ladies have coloured hair.

TRUE CHRISTIANS SHOULD BE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD.

Your knowledge of the word is far too shallow. If I were you, I'd focus on my relationship with the Holy Spirit and the word of God, and completely shut my mind to other Christian's lifestyle choices.

Nobody, at least not God, called you to be the judge of characters. People like you would do so much damage to other people's faith if given the platform. And that my dear brother, is the devil's work.

Your eyes should be on the Author and Finisher of our faith, not your fellow brethren.

I know a born again that smokes weed and he's a strong Christian.

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We often bring our culture and beliefs into Christianity and project these on others.
In Acts 10:13-15, it's such mindset that made Peter miss the calling of taking the gospel to the Gentiles. I've seen a lady on jeans receive the Holy Ghost and a guy on dreads too so who are we to say otherwise? Whosoever will may come, and it's for everyone irrespective of hair colour.

True Christianity is about pointing people to Christ through a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. Outward appearance should not contradict this but should not be the sole measure of one’s faith. What matters most is the heart and the fruits of the Spirit

Many Christians think entering heaven is moimoi.

May God grants us wisdom and understanding of His precepts