Modest Make-Up Part II
Posted By Miss Jocelyn Tzahala on October 5, 2008 | Category: Homeschooling, In The Life Of A Country Girl
I have a lot to say in reply to some of the comments left on the Modest Make-Up? article, but I will just post some of the comments that I thought would be beneficial.
“I’m 46 now, and sometimes I think I look a bit washed out, my eyebrows are lightening and add to that! But my sweet husband thinks I am more beautiful than when we were married!”
“I know that makeup is one area that I can easily be tempted, but I’m doing my best to never give in. I know how to achieve that quote “sexy eye”, but I know that it is wrong…and why should we try to draw attention to our eyes? Or anything else on our face with make up…. If God wanted us to have Smokey eyes and red lips we would have been born with it…, but we are not…so I am trying to be happy with the way God made me. At times that is very hard, but I’m trusting in the Lord daily.”
“A touch (of makeup) can enhance your beauty, too much masks it.”
“A test was done on the girls and that of the 17 chemicals put in makeup (especially for the fragrance, which are not listed on the ingredients section) were in the girls bloodstream (12-17 showed up).”
“the purpose of makeup (as taught by my Grandmother) is to enhance what you have not create what you do not have. She taught me that you should apply makeup where no one can really tell you are wearing any. If it is too obvious (like purple eyeshadow or cherry red lipstick) you are wearing too much & the wrong color.”
“I also believe that some women wear make-up because they have a hard time loving themselves just the way God made them. The pressure of the world to look perfect and therefore acceptable is very strong. Here is a strong test. Could you (any female) go out in public with NO make-up on and feel comfortable? If not, then maybe it would be wise to sit down and search the heart to see why this is so. God has made us just the way we are so let’s trust Him for our physical beauty.”
“I used to wear lip-gloss in abundance, but recently my parents decided this wasn’t really necessary so I gave it up, and to tell you the truth it didn’t make a big difference…I simply look more natural now.”
“If you have bad acne maybe you should try not wearing makeup for about 2-3 weeks and see if it clears up, Or just wear it to church instead of everyday out in public? Just a hint to any younger girls who might read this (14 and under) when you cake it on you don’t look older, you like a young girl trying to look older! I learned this the hard way!”
“I think it is good to wear makeup as a cover up and protectant, but what about the thought that when you are home, you don’t wear it all the time. You just mostly wear it when you see people. So when you get married you won’t be wearing makeup all the time and I think it is good for people to see you without it. You really don’t know who you will marry and if the only time you see him is when you have makeup he may always expect you to have it on, even when you are at home.”
“Paul says, “All things are lawful, but I will not be mastered by any.” For the girl who cannot bear to be seen without her make-up–even if it is only “the very basics” I would recommend that she take a step back and consider whether she is mastered–feels incomplete without it.”
“I try to follow the simple concept that I never want my makeup to be in the way of letting God’s light shine though me. In other words, if someone is talking to me, and is distracted by my makeup then it’s too much. To me makeup is meant to be an enhancement but not a mask or a draw for attention.”
“When you choose not to wear any make-up, you will definitely see how you cannot hide your spirit! I’m not saying that’s what anyone that wears it is doing, but many times, we try to hide the ravishes of a bitter spirit through make-up and hair. Or we try to hide the consequences a life of indulgence through laziness in work or eating habits.”
“I consider the story of Jezebel and how when her “captors” came she looked out her window and saw them coming and went and painted herself. God saw Jezebel’s actions as abominable and she was fed to the dogs.”
To the ladies who are wearing make-up of their own choice, please consider what is set-apart and also what it vanity.Whether or not you realize it, not only is wearing make-up of the pagans, but there is so much more focus on wearing make-up than just putting it on before going out. It has been incredible to me to see what I (though so very unconcerned as I was) made note of while wearing make-up. The freedom in people accepting me or feeling confident in my choices to be set-apart has been enhanced a million times because I let go of that vanity.
For ladies who are not yet married it will not be a strife between you and your spouse once you are married if you go into the marriage ‘natural’ and are not vain about your looks. Your husband won’t expect that you purrty yourself up, and he will respect you and see the beauty that is within. That being said we only need to look lovely and beautiful to one man, why attract all the rest with the beauty that the flesh desires? We want to attract the man that desires a Proverbs 31 Woman, not a Jezebel.
Side note, taking care of yourself health-wise, inside and out, and being active can really help with your complexion and skin problems. Before we had all this good artificial food people ate healthy and there was less health problems.
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Shalom, welcome to A Pondering Heart. I hope you will be challenged by what you read here and it will cause you to search deeper and deeper into the Word of YAH. My name is Jocelyn Tzahala. I'm 19, Woman, Believer. I'm passionate and straight forward... take that into consideration. I am a young woman, living in Latin America, seeking to be 'set apart as YHVH is set-apart". I want my faith to resemble that Avraham because in him YHVH found a man who would trust in him with everything and act upon his Word. My hope is that my life may be a sweet fragrance unto YHVH the MOST HIGH! HalleluYAH! Read more
These posts have been interesting Jocelyn. I am proud of the fact that you found something out [yet again] that you may need to change to be more like your Saviour, and you took the challenge and searched the Scriptures instead of just reading what you wanted into it to fit what you want to be.
Thank you for putting these all into this one post. It is great seeing them together like this.
LOVE YOU!
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Jocelyn, this series is so amazing! Thank you for taking the time to write them. You are so amazing and it is no doubt that your entire life is so serve God and do what He wants!
Those are some great thoughts and I am glad you have gotten such a positive response from your readers!
Thank you for the encouragement to become holy as He is holy and what He wants from us.
Love you and keep writing like these! :)
Amanda
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Excellent post again Jocelyn. Another point is that there are tons of girls/women who do wear a make up and in a lot of cases plaster it on so that they look attractive to the guys. When a guy takes a liking to a person who uses make-up in this way, what the guy is seeing is “artificial” and they don’t see the “real” person. So when dating etc, once the make-up has worn off the guy in particular gets to see the “real” person and skin and quite often it has happened that this puts them off. So my point is, why not be yourself right from the very beginning. You can also inhance and take care of your skin by looking after by drinking water, cleansing your skin, moisturising every day which give your skin an extra glow and there you have a natural look.
If you start to look after your skin from a very early age, then there will be little need to apply make-up later on in life. There are those like myself who at times do need to wear some foundation etc just because I look so pale (as stated in a previous post).
There are a lot of guys who would love you to be real and are attracted first of all by your inward appearance but in a lot of cases do sadly make judgements in regards to your outward appearance as well. You just need to be yourself and you can have that natural outward beauty to match your inner beauty.
I hope this makes sense! At the end of the day, there are Godly Christian guys out there who will love you for your faith & will see the beauty of the Lord in you, so to them, you will be NATURALLY beautiful on the outside anyway.
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Wow. I loved reading your first article, altho I didn’t comment on it.
I have asked Mom a couple of times about me wearing make-up, but now I see why she always said no. It’s not necessary for me, a 14-year-old to wear make-up. The only thing I would need to wear would be foundation anyways, and my face is not in dire need of that yet.
I have not really thought about wearing make-up out in public until this past year. For me it was always, “Got my hair brushed, pulled back, nice clothes, and let’s hit the road!”
I wasn’t worried about what my face looked like. But I guess most girls, as some of the comments left said, want to seem more grown-up. Why? Because that is what the world wants. Don’t give up your Beautiful Girlhood, girls. It goes by too fast and then we want to be young again. I really can’t believe I will be 15 in just a couple months. Time flies…
This article (and the comments left on the other :) have just opened my eyes to see how the Bible views wearing make-up. I always like to go to the Bible and see what it says about something before I make a final decision.
I do like what Mrs. Dani said – “is to enhance what you have not create what you do not have.” That is just what girls try to do – create something they don’t have. That was the purpose of make-up.
Well, thank you very much for this wonderful article. I hope all the other girls who read this are encouraged by it.
Keep up the good work, sis. Love you!
Love,
Rachel
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Very thought out/prayed out article Joci. Your dedication to do what you feel God wants is absolutly inspiring. I think that the main attraction with makeup is that girls/women always want to feel prettier, better, etc. Makeup can actually enhance ones natural features and make you look better, if it’s not applied in an overabundance. I don’t see anything wrong with ‘natural looking’ tones of eyeshadow, like brown, tan, etc and mascarara, as long has you don’t spend forever putting it on. A rule of thumb at my house is this: never spend more time with your apperance than you do reading your Bible. And don’t wear so much makeup that nobody can see what you’d look like without it. Anyway just my two cents worth. :)
How have you been doing lately? I’ve been doing superfantastical, and keeping busy with everything. Have a happy day, Alycia
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That woman’s article sounds to me like she is angry and as a Christian, if we are confident in our decision to dress modestly then there would be no need to be angry about it. Unless we’re defending the way we dress to a crowd of people that strive for a higher standard.
If someone else writes about how they are taking a step closer to the Lord in how they dress or wear their makeup, then why in the world would we get angry about it?
I know a man who does NOT want his wife to wear makeup, ever. Do *I* think she needs a little makeup? Yes I actually do, but it’s not me that matters, it’s her husband. Some women looks radiant without any makeup, so why add to it?
I have sparse eyelashes and acne scars so yes I wear makeup, but I don’t overdo it. I don’t want someone to look at me and say,”Wow she’s wearing makeup.”
When I allowed my girls to wear makeup I taught them how to wear it, and it’s natural. They both have uneven skin tone and sun damage to their faces so we use bareminerals in their skin tone to even it out. I tell ya, it sure looks silly for a girl to wear the wrong foundation and see the line around her jawbone. I used to wear liquid foundation, but never again. I don’t think it’s good for the skin at all. I won’t allow my girls to ever wear liquid foundation. The teen years are hard on the skin as it is, with blemish breakouts, why make it worse? ;O)
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I wear a cover up and a very light eye shadow thats it. I have a very nautal tone to my face. I’ve tried putting eye shaddow on but took it right off.. i just made me look wierd. I think girls just get sucked into that we have to wear a LOT of make-up when we dont have 2. When I wear make up its more to cover those anoying pimpuls on my face.. but i also make sure i’m putting them on 4 the right reasons not the wrong intentions…
Thatnks for the very interesting post!
Samantha
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I’ve never noticed that make-up could be modest too. (If I said that correctly).
I love the modest post you’ve been writing. I am going through my clothes once more.
Keep it up!
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Hmm, interesting post. I wear make-up, I know you must know that though. No interest in giving a hundred excuses on why I wear it, except that I like to, makes me feel fresh for a new day! I don’t wear weird colors, nor do I wear a ton, cause I don’t need to. Do I believe that it’s evil? NO I do not. There is no verse in the Bible that says “You may not wear make-up”. In fact, I have yet to find a verse that say a woman MUST wear a dress to be considered modest. I think it is far more lovely when women embrace the gift of femininity God gave them, and wear lovely dresses, and cover their bodies. But I like to wear jeans too, and I don’t believe the Bible condemns that, as long as my body is covered in a way that is honoring to God. That includes what goes on my face.
Can make-up be evil? Yes it can. If you are wearing make-up to express pure rebellion against God, or to show evilness (such as the gothic crowd or whatever), even a little bit, then you are wearing it completely for the wrong reason, and that is not pleasing to God.
Trying to freshen up a little bit for the day is not against God’s word, even if you are using color. I saw the Jezebel comment, and my thought was this… she was using excessive make-up (paint, whatever) to lure men. Of course God finds that abominable, I do too. I have found that mention of excessive make-up in the Bible has been in reference to prostitutes.
I do agree with the comments about young girls wearing make-up! Have you ever seen a 10 y.o. wearing mascara?! Scary!!
The most important questions you can ask yourself when wearing make-up to me are these: am I wearing make-up only to attract men? Am I wearing a gross amount of make-up only to be rebellious against God or my parents? Am a trying to display even a hint of something evil? And a couple of questions that unfortunately apply to some gals.. do I have to use a putty knife to put it on? Does my face crack when I smile? ;)
Here’s another thought… the internet is an evil thing to me, one of satan’s most powerful tools in this world. It’s used for all sorts of horrible things. Are you going to stop using it? NO. It’s also used for good. But what matters to God (and your salvation), what *you* are using it for? Or does what everyone else is using it for make it un-touchable in God’s eyes? I hope I communicated that right, you know what I mean? :P
Just some of my thoughts…
Love you, ~*~Jessica~*~
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Miss Jocelyn,
Wow, the last two posts you have done on this subject are so true.
I think that women wear so much makeup because culture screams at them that they must wear makeup and look good all the time if boys are going to like them.
Though I personally don’t think that makeup is evil, I think that it is wrong to give in to society, and allow them to tell us how to look.
Thanks for posting on this subject!
~Nick
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Heh, I don’t wear any of it, actually. Takes too much time, is messy, doesn’t really need to be there… Yeah. No thanks! :-P
Love you, dear!
Jen
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I really enjoyed reading this! It makes me sad when I see a girl wearing a lot of make-up, or when she says that she looks horrible or ugly without it. I don’t see a problem with a little bit (I think it can be nice and feminine). I don’t wear it, but that’s mainly just because I’m too lazy to mess with it. (lol)
Loved your post (and the comments)! Hope you’re doing well.
Much love,
Sylvia
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Hi Miss Jocelyn!
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On a side note, I don’t wear make-up at all. My Mom used to when I was little, but she gave it up because she felt the Lord working on her heart about it. And since I used to be somewhat of a tomboy when I was smaller, I never wanted to wear it anyhow!
Have a great day!
~ Lacy
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YES!!!! Wonderful post! I am in total agreement with you, and as always, I admire that you are willing to post this on your blog! Thanks for the great message!
~Sarah
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Hello!
I think that make-up can be immodest and all, but is there anything wrong with a little bit to bring out your face? I mean, just a little mascara or lipgloss, or even eye-shadow. Only a little though. A lot can be immodest. So totally immodest.
Blessings! ;)
*Nichole
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I have “flaws”, I mean “imperfect skin” . . . oh, wait, who am I comparing myself to???
Since I was 14yo, I have struggled with acne. My mom was horified and I began to pick at any new “flaw” that popped up. Finally, when I was 19yo and in desperation, my mom convinced me to wear makeup.
I hid behind that mask for years.
I have tried everything – natural, chemicals, scrubbing my skin with sea salt or nursing it with lotions. I have probably tried upwards of 30 remedies for my “problem” over a 10yr period.
My husband would much prefer me to be “au natural” even if I feel I look like a teenager or have a scab somewhere. My skin is much, much improved, but at almost 27yo, it’s far from perfect.
I sometimes wonder if I will ever have an entire year of good skin. Maybe, maybe not. Will I ever leave behind my compulsive, picky tendancy? I’ve prayed for that since I was 16yo. At this point, I have peace. I have a man who loves me just the way I am, and calls me beautiful despite my imprefections. When I cut up my final tubes of concealer, it was an act of love for my husband, and really hard for me to do! I was so self-concious and aware of how I looked. : The look on his face paid me back for my sacrifice, though!
God has been very good to me. I am content. I find it interesting that I have met very few people who are happy with their hair. Curly people straiten it, those with strait hair curl it. Almost always!! So, I also try to practice contentment in this area. :)
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God created us just the way we are.He gave us a hint of color on our lips and different skin tones.We are beautiful in the eyes of the Lord.We need to ask ourselves this question-Who are we to change or enhance what God has made? I ask this of myself,I use to wear make-up,until the Lord opened my eyes and changed my heart.For that I am truly thankful.
To God Be The Glory!
Sheila
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Hello Miss Jocelyn!
I am a young woman who happened upon this site and I am thrilled that I did! It is such an encouragement to me that there are other girls out there in this secular world seeking to stand for our Lord Jesus Christ. -which sadly seems to be a rarity today.
For me, my parents allowed me to wear makeup at 16, but several months previous to my b-day I went on a trip with a “Christian” school and was shocked with what the girls wore (makeup&clothes). I saw how they flaunted themselves in front of the guys and how it ALL attracted the guys. I noticed too, that I was the only girl NOT wearing the tight clothes and makeup, and not one guy talked to me (shows that guys are VERY visible). After that eyeopener I talked to my parents about wanting a Purity ring and my commitment to not wear makeup other than foundation (and a little blush as I am very pale)until I am married.
I encourage all unmarried ladies to seek God’s will in this area. I know it’s hard, but it is SO worth it!! Let the natural beauty be seen in you and God’s love be shown through you! I am nearly 18 and I have never worn makeup, dated, or touched a man in inappropriate ways (praise the Lord for given strength when temptation comes!). It is possible, ladies!! Keep your focus on Christ, as 1 Cor. 7:34, “The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit”.
A daughter of the King~
Erin
~James 4:7-8~
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One thing I notice about me and make-up is that I don’t like wearing it in public. I never knew why before. This post explains it so well. Thanks!
-Miss S.
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Wow, this article is fascinating. I am new to this whole modesty thing and I’ve only started this year. I’ve traded all my jeans for skirts and can’t even go back because NOW I feel so masculine wearing jeans.
Makeup is going to be hard for me. I wear a lot of makeup in all honesty. I feel terribly insecure without it. As a single mom, I am tired all the time and it shows on my face big time. I also overtweezed my eyebrows as a teenager (so I suggest to be careful with that!!)
I do use liquid eyeliner, concealer, blush, purple eyeshadow, eyebrow liner, gloss and the whole works. This article has made me start to think about changing my habits. I will experiment with that tonight!! I think for women, their biggest struggle is that every woman longs to be beautiful. We need to learn to find beauty on the inside and not the outside.
Thanks :)
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Something else to consider is whether or not your husband (if you’re married) wants you to wear make-up. If he does, then there’s nothing wrong with wearing it. We were, after all, created for our husband’s help and pleasure. If he doesn’t, then you absolutely should not.
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Hey!
This makes sence, but I think wearing make-up is okay as long as it is modest which is all I wear. :)
*Nichole
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When girls wear heavy makeup it often doesn’t even look nice.
I don’t like to wear makeup because I hate the way it feels on my skin.
But you know what I’ve noticed? A girl doesn’t have to be wearing a lot of makeup to look sexual. Just the way she looks at people can be immodest.
Hugs!
Joy
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One day while at the market, I asked the guy behind the meat counter if they sold the beef or pork bones to the public. I wanted some for my dog to chew on. He said they weren’t allowed to sell them to the public because they had a contract with the makeup companies. I didn’t understand what he was talking about, then he explained! The makeup companies grind the bones up and use it to make makeup! Yuck!
The Lord convicted my heart about wearing makeup about 5 years ago and I repented of it and have never put it on again. When I realized my motives behind it, I could no longer continue in it. I threw all of it in the trash, where it belongs!
Christian women are to be in the world, but not of it. When we look like lost women, with painted faces, fancy harido’s, what kind of testimony is that? We are to be different ~ peculiar to the ungodly around us.
God also showed me the hardness of my heart in the makeup area. I would not shed one tear for the ungodly sinner or weep for their souls. In my mind, I couldn’t do that, especially in public ~ my mascara would run! I would leave streaks down my painted face! When God showed me my error, I could not resist Him any longer. Praise be to God. He is so longsuffering and patient with us.
Donna
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Ladies~
The subject of make-up is very controversial as you know! I am 19 years old and have NEVER used any make-up. It is not because I believe it is a sin (it isn’t), but I feel that it gives a girl a very strange look; it almost seems to detract from her purity and femininity.
I also have to say that no young man has ever shown any interest in me. If had had worn make-up, I might not be able to say that. I don’t want a young man to look at me and see a beautiful young lady~I would rather that he see a meek and quiet spirit.
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Hmm. I agree with the people that have said that a little make-up is fine, but too much can be immodest. Yes, God made us in his perfect image, but we are in an imperfect world. Some people are more beautiful than others. Make-up that is in crazy colors and shades can draw attention to ourselves, but not all make-up is “bad” or “evil”. It depends on the person too. Even foundation or powder can look immodest on some people! There is nothing wrong with enhancing the natural beauty that God gave you. It’s like brushing your teeth, or washing your hair. We do that to look after ourselves and to look better don’t we? We don’t just say “well I’m going to have yellow teeth because I don’t want to draw attention to my mouth by having white teeth”. Also, a little mascara and even eye liner and blush can make you look more feminine, without being immodest. Long thick eyelashes look pretty. Some women and girls look masculine when they don’t wear make-up. The same goes for clothes, big loose T-shirts don’t look very feminine to me, because thats what men wear! Anyway, what I’m trying to say is that there shouldn’t be a rule about wearing make-up, it varies from person to persson, and it’s between you and God.
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I read both your make-up posts and completely agree with what you are saying! I personally do not wear any make-up (with the exception of chapstick which has a little color, occasionally).
However, I would like to know one thing: in the same verse (“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.”) it also mentions “ornaments of gold.” Do you wear jewelry? I think you just need to be careful when you take one verse as principle, that you do it completely. Interestingly, when I read the context of the verse, to me it does not seem to be condemning make-up, but simply saying that she does it in vain.
Don’t get me wrong, I still agree wholeheartedly with your posts and I think it is a message that more Christian young ladies need to hear.
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Good point Kathryn. No, I don’t wear jewelry. I do think it goes in line “ornaments of gold” and is really a eye-candy. : )
Besides that if a person is searching and finding these things out they may not have gotten there “all” the way yet. So one might be convicted of wearing make-up, but not “ornaments of gold”… not yet, iykwim.
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Dear Jocelyn,
This is a good post. I don’t wear makeup yet, I’m only 14. I may have to start wearing some soon as I am getting some blemishes. This is a good reminder to not get drawn into being overly makeuped. But I doubt I would be. I dread the day when I have to start wearing makeup. And I will NEVER wear lipgloss or lipstick. I have never liked stuff on my lips. I am not very “normal” (in the world’s eyes).
Lulu
P.S. I just noticed that you said that you don’t wear jewelry. I was wondering, do you wear a promise or purity ring?
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Miss Jocelyn's Reply:
April 2nd, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Thanks for your comment Lulu. I am glad you are the kind of lady who doesn’t care what the world thinks of her. I am blessed to have been freed from that as well, though I was never too worried about it to begin with.
To answer your questions: No, I don’t wear a purity ring :) Why?
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Thank you so much for exploring this subject. As a teen my mom did not really regulate or encourage our makeup wearing. My dad used to send me a huge palette of Este Lauder gift w/ purchase makeup kit. It was usually filled with colors that were way too dark for a 15yo. When I was in college my mom started selling Mary Kay and actually showed my how to apply makeup correctly and to use colors to match your clothing. It was not till I was a full time mom that I reduced my makeup wearing. When we left going to church it dropped off almost completely. I look at makeup as an accessory. When you wear a nice evening dress you wear special jewelry and maybe a special perfume. I look at makeup as an accessory. Unfortunately I have very little call in my life these days to wear makeup. My daughters will not wear makeup. Unless I can find a completely natural product…then maybe, but only powder or blush. Fortunately both of my girls have good coloring and have nothing to worry about. I have not worn makeup in public for many years.
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Thank you so much for clarifying this! I have fairly bad acne and blotchy skin, so I alternate between wearing foundation and concealer to cover it up (I try not to wear too much because it looks creepy!), and not wearing any for a few weeks to try and fix the problem. I can go without makeup in public, but I prefer to wear it.
Also: this is more in response to part 1, but I won’t wear mascara now that I know it’s a pagan tradition! It’s amazing what goes against the Word – even something as small as that!
Again, thanks for explaining this – I want to do all I can to please the Father, and now I know how to :)
God bless.
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