Many things that once shocked society have slowly become normal in our generation. One of such issues is the growing trend of men adopting feminine appearances—wearing female clothing, using makeup, plaiting their hair, and presenting themselves in ways traditionally associated with women.
What makes this even more concerning is that this trend is no longer limited to the world; it is gradually appearing within church spaces as well. This raises an important question for believers: Should a man who dresses like a woman be allowed to function normally in the church?
Opinions differ widely on this matter, but rather than relying on opinions, we must return to the Word of God to understand what the Bible actually says.
Do you think it is normal for males to dress like females—wearing female clothes, earrings, plaiting their hair, and adopting feminine appearances?
Are these things acceptable in the church? Should a brother be allowed to dress like a female and still function in the church?
I know many people have different opinions about this, but it is important that we discuss it so that you can decide for yourself whether it is right or wrong.
In the School of Disciples (SOD), there is a frequently used statement that no one should forget: Know yourself, know your enemies, and know the weapons of your warfare.
SOD is a discipleship training program in the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). If you have not attended it before, you should consider doing so—you will be glad you did.
So first, we must know ourselves, and then we must know our enemies. With the increasing appearance of men dressing like women—even within church environments—we need to ask an honest question: Is there any possibility that the devil is at work?
Could this be another strategy to draw as many people as possible away from God?
When you look closely at what we are discussing, you may notice that this trend seems to appear more frequently in the music sector. Why is this so?
We will examine this issue in two ways: first from the Bible, and then from observations in today’s world.
When you read the Bible, you will come across the word “effeminate.”
In 1 Corinthians 6:9, the Bible says:
“Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind.”
When you study the root word in Greek, it is malakos, which simply means “soft.”
This word has often been connected with behavior or appearance that reflects feminine traits in men.
The term effeminate has also been associated with homosexual behavior. In homosexual relationships between men, one person may attempt to take on the appearance or role traditionally associated with a female.
This can include speaking in a feminine manner, plaiting hair, wearing female clothing, using makeup typically used by women, or even altering the body to appear more feminine.
Over time, these practices gradually increased and went largely unchecked until they began to seem normal in our generation. When these things first started becoming visible, many people strongly opposed them. But as time passed, society slowly accepted them, and today many people no longer see anything wrong with them.
However, if the Bible speaks clearly against something, then as Christians we should also stand against it.
Another passage that emphasizes the distinction between male and female is Deuteronomy 22:5, which says:
“The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman's garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God.”
This verse highlights the importance of maintaining the distinction God created between male and female.
The Bible also warns believers not to simply follow cultural trends. Romans 12:2 says:
“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind…”
Christians are called to live according to God's standards rather than copying the practices of the world.
Am I saying we should begin to discriminate against people who struggle with these things? Not at all. But we do have a responsibility to speak the truth of God’s Word.
Secondly, I once listened to a woman who said she had served the devil for eighteen years, and she shared something that I would like to mention here.
She said that when a man has sold his soul to the devil, the devil sometimes requires that the person publicly display what he has done in secret. According to her, one of the ways this may happen is by pushing the person to appear on stage dressed in female attire.
This idea can be disturbing because many people may see such behavior and think the person is simply trying to be funny or entertain the audience, without knowing what may have happened behind the scenes.
When the devil wants to promote an idea that will eventually enslave people, he often uses celebrities because he knows many people follow celebrities and imitate their lifestyles without asking questions.
Many people copy the lifestyle of celebrities they know very little about. Whether they realize it or not, when someone begins to imitate behaviors that oppose God’s design, they may open themselves to spiritual influences that keep them bound to those habits.
Over time, the person may become a slave to that lifestyle and begin to serve it as an idol.
In that sense, whenever a man deliberately adopts behaviors meant to erase the distinction God created between male and female, he may unknowingly be moving away from God’s design.
The devil is always eager to keep people in ignorance while they slowly move away from God.
His goal is to turn people against God’s instructions. Whatever the Bible clearly says a person should not do, he will push people toward it and then label it with phrases like “It does not matter.”
But believers must be careful not to allow the standards of the world to replace the truth of God’s Word.
The goal of discussing these things is not to condemn anyone but to bring clarity from the Scriptures. The church must always be a place where truth is spoken with love.
If God’s Word identifies certain behaviors as wrong, then believers must have the courage to stand by that truth, even when society moves in a different direction.
At the same time, we must remember the hope of the gospel. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:11:
“And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus.”
This shows that no matter how far someone has gone, God’s grace still has the power to transform lives.
Our responsibility as believers is to stand for truth, show compassion, and point people back to God’s design.
My prayer is that the many things our generation now says “do not matter” will not become serious issues when we stand before God on the last day.
May God give us wisdom and understanding in Jesus’ name.
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