Introduction:
The practice of dying hair is a modern cosmetic activity that involves changing the natural color of one's hair. While the Bible does not explicitly mention the act of dying hair, it does provide principles and teachings that can be applied to this practice. This entry explores the biblical perspective on personal appearance, vanity, and the stewardship of the body.

Biblical Principles on Appearance:
The Bible emphasizes the importance of inner beauty over outward appearance. In 1 Samuel 16:7, the LORD says to Samuel, "Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart." This verse highlights that God values the condition of the heart more than physical appearance.

Vanity and Modesty:
Scripture warns against vanity and encourages modesty. In 1 Peter 3:3-4, it is written, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment such as braided hair or gold jewelry or fine clothes, but from the inner disposition of your heart, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in God’s sight." This passage suggests that believers should focus on cultivating inner virtues rather than being preoccupied with external enhancements.

Stewardship of the Body:
The Bible teaches that the body is a temple of the Holy Spirit and should be treated with respect. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 states, "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore glorify God with your body." This principle can be applied to the decision of dying hair, encouraging individuals to consider whether such actions honor God and reflect good stewardship of the body.

Cultural Context and Personal Convictions:
In biblical times, cultural practices regarding hair and appearance varied. For instance, in Numbers 6:5, the Nazirite vow included letting hair grow long as a sign of dedication to God. While this does not directly relate to dying hair, it illustrates that hair can hold cultural and spiritual significance. Believers are encouraged to consider their cultural context and personal convictions when making decisions about their appearance.

Conclusion:
While the Bible does not specifically address the practice of dying hair, it provides guiding principles on inner beauty, modesty, and the stewardship of the body. Believers are encouraged to reflect on these principles and seek God's wisdom in making personal decisions about their appearance.Romans 12:1-2
I beseech you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.
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1 Corinthians 11:31
For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
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Philippians 2:3
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
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Here, it May be Said, My Book Ends Just Where it Ought to Begin. . ...
... The cruel taunt of Foulon, "Let them eat grass," might now be represented as the
dying cry of an ... It is the test of artistic sanity to keep your hair on. ...
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A Home Mission Sermon
... You know, and sometimes your hair has almost stood on end with the thought that
the ... you will soon be gone, and will not this be a thorn in your dying pillow, if ...
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Memento Mori
... An endless dying, the pang of death prolonged eternally, the woes and the grief
of ... He has laid his cold hand upon your head and frozen your hair; and there it ...
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Last Things
... to let the same light shine forward on the years yet to come, when your hair shall
be ... It has been a year of dying rather than of living, and you may look upon ...
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The Broken Column
... your sins with the spasmodic and terrific grasp of a dying, drowning man. ... cottage
of your natural estate: yourself naked and filthy, with your hair matted over ...
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The Treasure of Grace
... Though you should live till your hair is bleached thrice over ... her whether she was
not afraid of dying, "No," she ... And have not you any fear about your sins?" "No ...
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Treatise iii. On the Lapsed.
... The wounds of the dying are covered over, and the deadly blow that is planted in ...
And you who stain your hair, now at least cease in the midst of sorrows; and ...
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Striking Similes
... The sky was as a shield that caught the stain of blood and battle from the dying
sun. ... Your hair was golden as tints of sunrise. Your heart is as dry as a reed. ...
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Your Own Salvation
... be our own personal business; and in that dying we shall ... I may be able to split a
hair between orthodoxy ... nought, it is less than nought, except your souls feel ...
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"Above the Sun. "
... fairest earthly landscape echoed soon some dying groan. ... when, homeless-wandering,
night-dews filled that very hair? ... Let your tender gaze now rest on those dear ...
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