Building on the Foundation

  Men’s hairstyles have ebbed and flowed over the centuries. Back in the 1600s and 1700s, it was common for men to have long hair. In the 1800s, short hair became the norm, and the vast majority of men in western society continue to have short hair to this very day. And yet some have always maintained long hair, especially from the hippie movement in the 1960s until now. You’ll see men with long, shaggy hair; mullets; Afros; “man buns”; ponytails; and the like. But God’s standards do not change with society. Society wavers back and forth like the ocean tides, but God’s Word remains steadfast through every generation. Society changes, but God does not. And yet, not every fashion trend is bad. Clothing styles change every few years, but that doesn’t mean they're all bad. Some are, some aren’t. So what, if anything, does the Bible have to say about men having long hair? Is it a harmless fashion trend, or is it a matter of obedience to our Creator? The apostle Paul wrote in no uncertai...

  We live in a world driven by pride, greed, and envy. A world focused on self and advancing oneself. “You need more!” society exclaims. More money, more power, more toys, more fame… whatever someone else might have that you don’t. Power, wealth, and fame are status symbols in this society. The more of them you have, the more important you are. If you have these things, other people will look up to you and think you’re someone special. But this isn’t the view of Almighty God! In the eyes of our Creator, one’s wealth, power, and social status have no bearing on his or her value. All are equal under God’s law, from the President of the United States to the homeless woman sleeping on the park bench. No one’s social status will matter when standing before the judgment seat of God. True Value Speaking through Moses, God commanded the Israelite judges, “You shall not show partiality in judgment; you shall hear the small as well as the great; you shall not be afraid in any man's presence,...