THEOSISJohn Chrysostom
There are numerous natural virtues in wicked individuals. Was not Absalom handsome and striking, with the beauty of his body even extending to the curls of his hair? Yet, his beauty proved worthless.
Let young men enhance their lives by adhering to the commandments of God and not emulate Absalom in his malevolence. The desire for wickedness clouded his judgement, symbolized by his abundant hair—indicative of spiritual deadness. Ultimately, his hair led to his demise when he became ensnared in it while hanging from an oak tree, as chronicled in the history of the kings. Sadly, even today, some choose to imitate him, flaunting extravagant locks and curls that rival the delicacy of women's adornments.
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In their folly, they are unaware that they bring greater dishonor upon themselves, as the Apostle notes: "If a man has long hair, it is a disgrace to him" (1 Corinthians 11:14). This behavior echoes the Greeks depicted by Homer, who refers to them as the curly-haired Achaeans. Esteemed physicians concur with this view. Therefore, let us find satisfaction in modest hairstyles, following the practice of the ancients, and refrain from allowing our hair to fall to the heels or shoulders, as such excess is a dishonor to a man, as affirmed by the apostle.