Members The Glory Land Posted July 16, 2013 Members Share Posted July 16, 2013 Marking your body after you have been saved, is just not right. Do you agree with me on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted July 16, 2013 Members Share Posted July 16, 2013 I agree. If God wanted us to have tattoos, He would have given them to us. Actually, we do have His tattoo. Ephesians 1:13-14 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, Which is the earnest of our inheritance until the redemption of the purchased possession, unto the praise of his glory. As to man marking the flesh, God said in the Mosaic Law that it was not to be done. While we are not bound to the Mosaic Law, we can see that God did not want it to be done under the Law. Sin is the transgression of the Law, according to John's epistle. We can look and see that for the ancient Israelites, God saw tattooing a sinful act. Therefore, we should have the mindset that, although we are not under the Law, we should want to please God in all that we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Galations 2:20 Posted July 16, 2013 Members Share Posted July 16, 2013 I agree with you about tattoos, but even of much greater weight our opinions match with the Word of God who says: Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. I represent Christ in my body and am not to conform to this world nor appear to agree or join in with practices that are worldly or evil in nature. Tattooing is all about self and self-promotion, not Creator Christ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members John81 Posted July 16, 2013 Members Share Posted July 16, 2013 Yes, it's wrong, but considering how watered down the preaching is in so many churches today it's little wonder new, young and immature Christians do these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Glory Land Posted July 17, 2013 Author Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 Those that had them done before they were born again are clean, and don't need to be ashamed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimsHelpmeet Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 Those that had them done before they were born again are clean, and don't need to be ashamed. Thank you for this reminder. I have three tattoos. All in places that are covered in modest clothing, but still. I'm always worried the one on my back will peek through if my shirt gets caught while sitting and tugs a little too much in the back. I will say there may be some exceptions, though. For example, my husband got a pentagram tattooed on his inner wrist when we were dating. It's not in a spot he can conceal during the warmer months when long sleeves would be unbearable, so he plans on getting it covered up with solid black ink. Yeah, it will look funny, but he is so ashamed of that pentagram. Of course, he feels poorly about getting inked again, but we looked into laser removal and it's far too expensive for us to afford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators OLD fashioned preacher Posted July 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thank you for this reminder. I have three tattoos. All in places that are covered in modest clothing, but still. I'm always worried the one on my back will peek through if my shirt gets caught while sitting and tugs a little too much in the back. I will say there may be some exceptions, though. For example, my husband got a pentagram tattooed on his inner wrist when we were dating. It's not in a spot he can conceal during the warmer months when long sleeves would be unbearable, so he plans on getting it covered up with solid black ink. Yeah, it will look funny, but he is so ashamed of that pentagram. Of course, he feels poorly about getting inked again, but we looked into laser removal and it's far too expensive for us to afford Everyone who was "out in the world" before salvation has reminders of where they came from and the marvelous grace of God. Some are evident to all they come in contact with, but all are seen by the one bearing them. I understand his desire to eradicate that particular one and this is one area where he fits "Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind." (and yes, I know the direct context of that verse). He won't be able to please everyone in that decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Anon Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 I try not to judge.....many had tattoos before salvation, and many more probably got Christian style tattoos while young in the faith and didn't know better. I think it's something that could occasionally be mentioned in a message, but should not be a hobby horse by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryNumbers Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 >Discussion Topic - Tattoos? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Ukulelemike Posted July 17, 2013 Moderators Share Posted July 17, 2013 I try not to judge.....many had tattoos before salvation, and many more probably got Christian style tattoos while young in the faith and didn't know better. I think it's something that could occasionally be mentioned in a message, but should not be a hobby horse by any means. Yup-that's me! Got a little one on my upper left arm. I keep it as a reminder of what I was, and what I can be again if I slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Moved_On Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thank you for this reminder. I have three tattoos. All in places that are covered in modest clothing, but still. I'm always worried the one on my back will peek through if my shirt gets caught while sitting and tugs a little too much in the back. I will say there may be some exceptions, though. For example, my husband got a pentagram tattooed on his inner wrist when we were dating. It's not in a spot he can conceal during the warmer months when long sleeves would be unbearable, so he plans on getting it covered up with solid black ink. Yeah, it will look funny, but he is so ashamed of that pentagram. Of course, he feels poorly about getting inked again, but we looked into laser removal and it's far too expensive for us to afford I'd wear a wristband or cover it up another way before I'd get more ink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Moved_On Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 Please tell us that is not your tattoo of tattoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Standing Firm In Christ Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 looks like the little guy from Fantasy Island... Tattoo.... Herve Villechaize Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JerryNumbers Posted July 17, 2013 Members Share Posted July 17, 2013 I believe I would wear a long sleeve shirt all the time. We have a local that attends the coC, he has them everywhere I suppose. He wears those muscle shirts & all you can see is tattoos on all exposed skin. Them about six months or so back he started piercing. UGH, he went from bad to worse. He is married to one of my classmates & he talked her into tattoos too. Would not be surprised if she has started the other too. And sometime when you see him from the front you can tell he has piecing under his shirt, you can see outline! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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