Yes, members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons) can wear makeup; it's a personal choice, but guidelines encourage it to be modest, natural, and used in moderation to enhance, not distract from, natural beauty, reflecting a focus on inner spiritual beauty and representing Christ well, not overdoing it like media portrays. While not mandatory, makeup is generally seen as acceptable, with church materials suggesting it helps women look their best, but spiritual attractiveness (virtue, kindness) is more important.
As a matter of practicality, an ordinary supportive bra may still be worn by a Mormon woman, but it is placed over the garment rather than under. Mormons do believe in being “in the world, but not of it,” and the garment helps in privately yet consistently setting faithful adult Mormons apart from the world.
Mormons are also taught not to drink “hot drinks,” meaning coffee or any tea other than herbal tea (see D&C 89:9), and not to use tobacco (see D&C 89:8). Latter-day prophets have also taught that Mormons should abstain from using illegal drugs and abusing legal drugs (see For the Strength of Youth [booklet, 2011], 26).
1 Peter 3:3-4. There is nothing wrong with wearing jewelry, makeup, or braided hair as long as it is done in a modest manner. A woman should not be so focused on her outward appearance that she neglects her inner spiritual life. The Bible focuses on the heart.
Clothing is modest and not revealing. Children dress as their parents do, although most little boys don't wear suits, substituting less expensive shirts. That said, if someone shows up differently, it is unlikely anyone will say anything to you.
Be neat and clean. Bathe, brush your teeth, wash your face, and use deodorant daily.
Hair should be clean, neat, modest, and avoid extremes in styles and colors. Men's hair should be neatly trimmed. Men should be clean shaven.
To avoid such problems, United Pentecostal churches set these modesty guidelines for women: No slacks "because they immodestly reveal the feminine contours of upper leg, thigh, and hip" No makeup.
If you are not kissing with a lustful intent, pray and ask God if kissing someone you are dating is wrong. If you don't feel convicted, and you aren't kissing your boyfriend in a way that causes you to be tempted, then kissing may be okay for you.
Cosmetics are mentioned in the Old Testament, such as in 2 Kings 9:30, where the biblical figure Jezebel painted her eyelids (approximately 840 BC).
Polygamy. Polygamy is perhaps the most controversial early Mormon practice, and was a key contributing factor for Smith's murder. Under heavy pressure—Utah would not be accepted as a state if polygamy was practiced—the church formally and publicly renounced the practice in 1890.
Same-sex marriages are not allowed in the LDS Church and sexual activity is grounds for being denied access to the temple, ordination and other aspects of church membership.
The Church has a general policy prohibiting full-time missionaries from swimming. This is simply a safety precaution to prevent drowning or other water related accidents. There are a number of other mission rules that vary depending upon the mission.
The "3 bra rule" is a guideline recommending you own at least three bras for a simple rotation: one to wear, one to wash, and one to rest (in the drawer), allowing elastic to recover between wears to extend the bra's lifespan and maintain fit. This system prevents wearing the same bra daily, which stretches out the elastic and reduces support, helping bras last longer.
Birth control is not banned by the LDS Church. However, since having children is essential for the spirit children of God to come to earth, Mormon couples are encouraged to have children. The Church believes that the decision on contraception is one that should be shared by husband, wife, and God.
The two-finger rule for bras is a quick test to check your band's fit: you should be able to comfortably slide two fingers (stacked or side-by-side, depending on the source) under the band at the back or front. If you can fit more, the band is too loose; if you can't fit two, it's too tight, meaning the band is either not providing enough support or is causing discomfort. A properly fitted band carries most of the breast weight, keeping the bra level and straps from digging in.
In the Bible the holy kiss was a sign of love, respect, friendship and honor. It was a mark of innocent affection. We can see numerous examples of this sort of kiss in the Bible: * Jacob kissed his father (Genesis 27:27). * Laban kissed Joseph (Genesis 29:13).
The Bible promotes complete abstinence outside of (and before) marriage. Sex before marriage is just as wrong as adultery and other forms of sexual immorality, because they all involve having sex with someone you are not married to. If “living together” means living in the same house, that is perhaps a different issue.
It may also be beneficial to specify what types of kisses are okay in your family: kisses on the cheek may feel appropriate while kissing each other on the mouth is not.
Holland of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles has said, “One would truly need a great and spacious makeup kit to compete with beauty as portrayed in media all around us.” Of course, it's important to look your best as a representative of Christ, take care of your body, and be healthy. And it's OK to wear makeup.
It is a matter of historic record that the church of Christ did not use instrumental music in worship. “Let the pipe be resigned to the shepherds, and the flute to the superstitious who are engrossed in idolatry.
Sometimes kissing can lead to sexual sin (Prov. 7:1-23). And even though kissing itself is not sinful, it may be sinful under certain circumstances. For example, if your conscience convicts you that you should not be kissing in a particular way, then it is wrong for you to do so.
Current beliefs and policies. As of 2024, all homosexual or same-sex sexual activity is forbidden by the church in its law of chastity, and the church teaches that God does not approve of same-sex marriage. Adherents who participate in same-sex sexual behavior may face church discipline.
If pants are not in compliance with the following guidelines, you will be asked to change. Allowed: Solid, black, form-fitting pants (yoga, leggings, tights, etc.)