Bible and Botox/Plastic Surgery

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"When vanity motivates a person to undergo surgery, he/she has become his/her own idol. The Bible warns us not to be vain or conceited (Philippians 2:3-4) and not to draw attention to ourselves by the way we look (1 Timothy 2:9). Another concern would be the cost. This is a major consideration because most people have families, and the expense of plastic surgery should never come before the needs of the family. The Bible also tells us that we need to use wisely the money that God has entrusted to us (Proverbs 11:24-25; Luke 16:10-12)."

Read more: What does the Bible say about a Christian having plastic / cosmetic surgery?

 

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The article indicates "The most important thing to do before making the decision to undergo plastic surgery would be to consult God about the issue."

Consulting god means nothing more than making up your own mind.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

"When vanity motivates a person to undergo surgery, he/she has become his/her own idol. The Bible warns us not to be vain or conceited (Philippians 2:3-4) and not to draw attention to ourselves by the way we look (1 Timothy 2:9). Another concern would be the cost. This is a major consideration because most people have families, and the expense of plastic surgery should never come before the needs of the family. The Bible also tells us that we need to use wisely the money that God has entrusted to us (Proverbs 11:24-25; Luke 16:10-12)."

Read more: What does the Bible say about a Christian having plastic / cosmetic surgery?

Could say the commandment against 'making cuts in the flesh' (which was done in mourning in the pagan faiths,) and which orthodox Jews say prohibits tattoos, could be used too to forbid 'elective surgeries' since cosmetic surgery in particular involves cutting the flesh.

Not to cut oneself or make incisions in one's flesh in grief, like the idolaters (Lev. 19:28; Deut. 14:1)

 

[Politico]

Th Bible doesn't say anything about PS. When the folks who wrote the book lived it wasn't invented yet.

 

[Delta4Embassy]

Th Bible doesn't say anything about PS. When the folks who wrote the book lived it wasn't invented yet.

Bible's commandments speak to many things in modern times even though they may not have existed back then. Sabbath restrictions like not lighting a fire is what the Scripture says, yet it's used when speaking about an electrical stove or light today. It's not the letter of the law, but the spirit.

 

[Chuckt]

"When vanity motivates a person to undergo surgery, he/she has become his/her own idol. The Bible warns us not to be vain or conceited (Philippians 2:3-4) and not to draw attention to ourselves by the way we look (1 Timothy 2:9). Another concern would be the cost. This is a major consideration because most people have families, and the expense of plastic surgery should never come before the needs of the family. The Bible also tells us that we need to use wisely the money that God has entrusted to us (Proverbs 11:24-25; Luke 16:10-12)."

Read more: What does the Bible say about a Christian having plastic / cosmetic surgery?

Answer: The Bible does not specifically address a Christian having plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. There is nothing in the Bible to indicate that plastic surgery is, in and of itself, wrong.

You left this out, Pacer.

 

[Spiderman]

SO are you saying god is responsible for all the plastic surgery botch jobs out there,

You know like John Kerry, Mickey Rourke and Kenny Rodgers?

 

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Answer: The Bible does not specifically address a Christian having plastic surgery or cosmetic surgery. There is nothing in the Bible to indicate that plastic surgery is, in and of itself, wrong.

You left this out, Pacer.

It was irrelevant since they qualified it with the statement "When vanity motivates a person to undergo surgery, he/she has become his/her own idol."