CHRISTIANS AND PLASTIC SURGERY.. OK or WRONG?
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Nope...................... 
unless you get the wrong doctor and come out looking like 'catwoman'.
Other than that, no different than wanting better hair, skin, etc. It's just taking it a step further. We just have to use wisdom and allow God to lead and guide us for the right care before, during and after.
Do your homework before setting out for the procedure(s).
unless you get the wrong doctor and come out looking like 'catwoman'.
Other than that, no different than wanting better hair, skin, etc. It's just taking it a step further. We just have to use wisdom and allow God to lead and guide us for the right care before, during and after.
Do your homework before setting out for the procedure(s).
SEMO
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Nope......................
unless you get the wrong doctor and come out looking like 'catwoman'.
Other than that, no different than wanting better hair, skin, etc. It's just taking it a step further. We just have to use wisdom and allow God to lead and guide us for the right care before, during and after.
Do your homework before setting out for the procedure(s).
Oh my goodness Shimmie that was hilarious.
I did not see that coming. metamorfhosis
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I think it's one thing to make "temporary" changes to yourself such as makeup, hair color, relaxers, etc. BUT, I feel like GOD wouldn't like plastic surgery. I feel like HE would be insulted because someone permanently changed his beautiful creation. And I can hear HIM asking someone who has had plastic surgery, (when HE finally sees them in person), "Who are you?"
Oh my goodness Shimmie that was hilarious.
Hi pretty lady...
I couldn't resist it. I just saw a picture of someone like her on TV last week and I can't get the picture out of my head.... 
Meta...........why you 'hatin' on Michael Jackson like that....
Blessings on you angel...
metamorfhosis
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Meta...........why you 'hatin' on Michael Jackson like that....
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Women who've had double masectomies usually opt for reconstructive surgery which is a form of plastic surgery. My husband had a horrible motorcycle accident years ago and had to have a skin graft due to two large open wounds on his lower leg. That was considered plastic surgery. Joyce Meyer has had some work done. She said Jesus was coming back and looking for a church without spot or wrinkle (hee, hee). I don't think it's necessarily wrong, but I've always heard that plastic surgery can be addictive. Once it gets to that point I think that would be a form of worship and that would be a sin.
metamorfhosis
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You know, I don't know what GOD would say about someone who has a "deformity" and has plastic surgery. It's almost like when people say abortion is wrong but it's ok if you were raped. When in reality, even under those circumstances it's still wrong.
I know that GOD would not approve of plastic surgery based on superfiscal reasons. But would HE grant approval to someone who has had a deformity? I don't know. I think it's just something else that will have to be discussed on Judgement Day.
I know that GOD would not approve of plastic surgery based on superfiscal reasons. But would HE grant approval to someone who has had a deformity? I don't know. I think it's just something else that will have to be discussed on Judgement Day.
GodsPromises
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How do you know that God would not approve of plastic surgery? We can guess that we know what God is thinking but do we really know. Some things yes because it is spelled out in black and white but for other things I truly believe that it would be a conscience decision between you and God and if you are married your spouse. Now abortion would be different. God states that murder is wrong so there isn't any question how God feels about that. Now the scripture can be use where Paul states that your body is a temple however, is plastic surgery destroying your temple. Again that is a question that only the person can answer.
kbragg
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Or pregnancy and child birth...
I think the mom from Everybody Loves Raymond" said it best when asked about the work she had done. She said "I didn't change my body, I just put everything back where it belonged after birthing and breastfeeding 4 hungry boys..." Amen sister!Somebody's gotta put humpty dumpty back together againAs far as the body being the temple of the Holy Ghost, I've heard many a preacher use that verse to preach against smoking and drinking (in moderation) yet there they are with their Starbucks, Pizza, and MacDonald's (which ain't even real meat ya'll, sorry it ain't!) which is just as if not more damaging to the body (which besides, it's not what you put INTO your mouth that defiles you, but what comes out of it...whole nother topic, back on track...
)But hey, every temple meeds maintainence, upgrades, renovations, etc right?
Gotta lift them chandellears back up to their proper heightAll in all, we all have freedom and Liberty in Christ and in the case where the Bible is silent on issues, I believe the church should be as well and stop trying to take the Holy Spirit's place and allow Him to convict. JMHO. Sorry, I just get really irked when man makes up a rule for God and calls something sin that God himself doesn't (like wearing pants, make up, jewelry, trimming your hair, going to the movies, owning a television, etc.)
kbragg
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Well yeah, I think the Holy Ghost and the Word would kinda clue them in to that one
Seriously though, I don't want no extra, I just wanna put em back!
If anyone wants FFF's though it's easy, just get pregnant and breast feed a couple of times.....that's what happened to me!I'm happy to trade though..I'm willing to donate my excess of breast meat if anyone has any booty meat they'd like to donate to the causeI'm personally pro work done, but I'm such a big chicken about surgery anyway, I'd probably bail on the deal. Shoot I'm nervous about having a C-section and this is number 3 and well, that's kinda not optional as Caleb must come forth
metamorfhosis
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As Christians, we should not be of this World.
Titus 2:11-12 (New International Version)
11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
We should be trying to develop our inner beauty instead of our outer beauty. 1 Samuel 16:7 (New International Version)
7 But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart."
Proverbs 31:30 (New International Version)
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Our bodies do not belong to us but to GOD. This means that we should take care of what GOD has given us and avoid things that harm our temples such as: gluttony, smoking, drinking, etc.
1 Corinthians 6:20 (New International Version)
20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.
I believe that GOD wants us to honor HIM with our bodies--the one HE created, not the one a plastic surgeon (man) designs.
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song_of_serenity
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I agree. Superficial plastic surgery (smaller nose, not because it's deformed, but you don't like how it looks, bigger breasts, butt implants, surgery many Asians have to make their eyes have fold etc) is unnecessary. However, those deformed, now you know that wasn't even what the OP was asking about, so don't even go there for forms of justification. Totally different.
We are FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. Who's standard of beauty are you entertaining to change permanantly something God AND YOUR ANCESTORS gave you? But to each their own.
~*Janelle~*
Nice & Wavy
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Then, you must stop everything you are doing on this board...at once! And, everything inbetween!
Do you do your nails and get your hair done? Do you look sexy for your husband (if you are married) or wear pretty earrings and accessories? Do you like to smell good and get a nice perfume? If you have/had acne, do you get products to make it all better? Do you wear makeup? Do you get pedicures? I can go on and on, but the point I'm trying to make is this: If we really want to get technical about it, then....there are many things that we should stop doing because it may not align up with the Word of God.
Come on now sis...it really isn't that serious. Yes, God does want us to honor Him with our bodies, but we won't die and go to hell if we do a little nip & tuck if need be.
kbragg
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Nice & Wavy
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metamorfhosis
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Adorning yourself temporarily actually does line up with the Word. Ester prepared herself for the king by undergoing beauty treatments. There is nothing wrong with preparing yourself for your king.
However, do you really believe that GOD would really approve of Michael Jackson's butchering of HIS creation? Yes, Michael took plastic surgery to the extreme. But is there really a difference between Michael and say Tomi Rae (James Brown's widow) who had a butt implant. Both of them have altered permanently, the way GOD created them whether with 1 surgery or 20+. They will never be the same. If you color your hair, it can grow out and go back to your natural color. But you can never revert back to your "original" state after plastic surgery. It's a scar that lasts......
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song_of_serenity
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EXACTLY. I love how folks are acting like nail polish that can be removed, a hair relaxer that can be grown out (or even flat ironing natural hair that will revert) is parallel to getting your face totally changed by surgery that won't EVER go back to how you were created.
Go to hell for it? Don't think so. But the question is asking what would God think of it. I doubt He'd be like "You GO girl, go on and get that nose "fixed" when the very hair on our head is numbered, every cell put together how HE saw fit, etc, etc.
~*Janelle~*
GodsPromises
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The bottom line in all of this is: Not everything is cut and dried biblically. Some things you have to use your conscience for. For some it may not be wrong and for others it may be all right and that is ok. As for me I don't think I will have plastic surgery but I'm not knocking any one who does get it as long as it is done tastefully.
Now the question is if we are not suuppose to make any changes what about Lakit Eye Surgery. For those who are against plastic surgery is eye surgery wrong?
Now the question is if we are not suuppose to make any changes what about Lakit Eye Surgery. For those who are against plastic surgery is eye surgery wrong?
Butterfly08
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Although I personally don't want plastic surgery, I can't say it is or is not a sin. As someone else mentioned, if the bible is silent on it, each person will need to be directed by the Holy Ghost. But I certainly agree that you can't compare it with wearing nail polish.
And there's a such thing as taking it to the extreme to the point where it becomes excessive.Similar threads
