Did You Ever Preach On The Subject Tattoos

[irishman]

I read about the many brands that they used on ranches for horses and cattle.  They meant something besides ownership.  I call tattoo's "The devil's brand".  It shows the world whose side they are on. 

 

Many ex-military men, (and women) and gang members have them --they are usually making a point, or identifying with a group.

[Standing Firm In Christ]

I read about the many brands that they used on ranches for horses and cattle.  They meant something besides ownership.  I call tattoo's "The devil's brand".  It shows the world whose side they are on. 

 

Many ex-military men, (and women) and gang members have them --they are usually making a point, or identifying with a group.

You could be right on this one, irishman.  The tattoo could be identifying one with the world just as the earring in the Old Testament was a sign that a freed slave who did not want to leave his master would allow his master to pierce his ear with an awl.  He would then be the slave of that man for life.

Now, as far as tattoos, the prohibition was against cutting oneself for the dead or putting print on his body.  Could the print also be for the dead? or does it stand alone and mean tattoos  for any purpose whatsoever?

I tend to believe it was for the dead.  The tattoo may have been a mark, (as in mark of the beast, after which receiving it there was no hope for the one who received that mark) that signified that person, though living, was dead.

[John81]

Tattoos are a mark of identification, whether one is identifying themselves with a gang, a persons name or image, or something they want to broadcast about a belief or something they hold to, or as in the case of immature Christians getting a cross tattoo to try and identify themselves as a Christian.

 

It's also a common practice for many to get tattoos in honour of the dead.

 

For those Christians who mature enough to realize the sin of their tattoos, I agree they should do what they can to keep them under cover. I also agree a big deal shouldn't be made of those who had tattoos from years past so long as they don't make a deal of showing them off. I've met a few Christians over the years who are obviously still proud of their tattoos and love to show them off.

 

This is similar to those who give their testimony and rather than give glory to God for saving them from their sins, they brag and glory in how bad they once were.

 

Thankfully, I resisted all temptation to get a tattoo and I have none. It seems though that over the past 20 years or so tattoos have become so popular and the "in thing" to do, that a great many people have them now, including many women.

 

A couple years ago I was reading something by a Christian who now works with youth. I was reading along and thinking how great it was to hear someone hold up so many of the fundamentals and talked like an old time Baptist. Then I come to a section near the end of the story where he talked about getting "Christian tattoos" so he could better relate to those he was reaching out to. Naturally he cited the passage where Paul said he became all things to all men to win some (out of context, of course!). So sad to read that.

[TheSword]

One important facet of tattoos is, as mentioned above, the associations that they make.  Tattoos were a part of the pagan cultures that surrounded the ancient Israelites.  Similar to cutting for the dead, perhaps this was a part of why God commanded against them in the Law.  In addition to our bodies belonging to God, it's a separation thing.  In western culture, tattoos started off as form of deviance and rebellion and was particularly prevalent in prisons.  It is only fairly recently that they have become an accepted form of expression in secular society.  Just like hairstyles, clothes, and other possessions, they say something about the person.  With the strong associations with deviance/rebellion and various forms of paganism, no Christian should consider getting one (or another one if they had one before they turned their life over to Christ) any more than he/she should consider listening to rock or rap music, consulting a psychic, hiring a prostitute, or buying a pound of cocaine.

[Standing Firm In Christ]

Speaking of tattoos for the dead, one of my mother's best friends had her husband pass away a few years back.  Their grandson decided to get a tattoo with the date and RIP PaPaw on his arm. 

Which he did.

He posted the picture on Facebook, he was so proud of that tattoo and that he could remember his grandfather in that manner.  When he posted it, I immediately caught an error.  The date on his arm was the day BEFORE his grandfather's death.

I tried to tell him, but he would not believe me.  So I got the Newspaper and showed him the date.

His mistake, but he hasn't talked to me since.

[Galations 2:20]

I read about the many brands that they used on ranches for horses and cattle.  They meant something besides ownership.  I call tattoo's "The devil's brand".  It shows the world whose side they are on. 

 

Many ex-military men, (and women) and gang members have them --they are usually making a point, or identifying with a group.

 

They are speaking a point it is:  They are speaking all about them, not God.

 

Placing ones beliefs or ideals above or in front or of more importance than God's who created our bodies in His perfection.  Many today might think tattoos and body piercings make their body better, more in line with the times but actually it is going against His holiness.

 

We (His creation and created creatures) are decaying and getting worse, not improving.  Body art of any kind is placing ones desires above His desires for us to be a temple (it is selfishness) or allowing oneself to speak louder than God's wonderfully created body already can just by the magnificence of His creation.

[The Glory Land]

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

My friend, we all have tattoos in our lifes, some that you can see and others you cannot see. Use your tattoos as a lesson to show others, things that you have done in the past, and would not do now, if you had the choice.

[The Glory Land]

 

 

JOKE...

 

 

What's was Tattoos, favorite candy?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M&M's the Plane..... 

[Standing Firm In Christ]

I never got a tattoo in my life, not prior to Salvation, nor after Salvation.

[Ukulelemike]

Please tell us that is not your tattoo of tattoo.

No, I just thought that a tattoo of Tattoo was very surreal. If only he was holding a bugle to his lips, playing tattoo while getting a tattoo.

[JerryNumbers]

One important facet of tattoos is, as mentioned above, the associations that they make.  Tattoos were a part of the pagan cultures that surrounded the ancient Israelites.  Similar to cutting for the dead, perhaps this was a part of why God commanded against them in the Law.  In addition to our bodies belonging to God, it's a separation thing.  In western culture, tattoos started off as form of deviance and rebellion and was particularly prevalent in prisons.  It is only fairly recently that they have become an accepted form of expression in secular society.  Just like hairstyles, clothes, and other possessions, they say something about the person.  With the strong associations with deviance/rebellion and various forms of paganism, no Christian should consider getting one (or another one if they had one before they turned their life over to Christ) any more than he/she should consider listening to rock or rap music, consulting a psychic, hiring a prostitute, or buying a pound of cocaine.

 

And why would a good Christian want to do that which prisoners, gang members, dopers, atheist, & Hollywooders do who are in total rebellion against that which is good & right in the sight of God?

[JerryNumbers]

They are speaking a point it is:  They are speaking all about them, not God.

 

Placing ones beliefs or ideals above or in front or of more importance than God's who created our bodies in His perfection.  Many today might think tattoos and body piercings make their body better, more in line with the times but actually it is going against His holiness.

 

We (His creation and created creatures) are decaying and getting worse, not improving.  Body art of any kind is placing ones desires above His desires for us to be a temple (it is selfishness) or allowing oneself to speak louder than God's wonderfully created body already can just by the magnificence of His creation.

 

 

Its kind of like the young man decorating us his car with add on’s, trying to get people to notice his car, make it stand out.

 

Many people want to be notice, stand out, be the center of attention, not me. The only thing I wear is a cheap wrist watch, & of course my clothes! Oh, forgot, my glasses so that I can see.

[swathdiver]

 

Its kind of like the young man decorating us his car with add on’s, trying to get people to notice his car, make it stand out.

 

Many people want to be notice, stand out, be the center of attention, not me. The only thing I wear is a cheap wrist watch, & of course my clothes! Oh, forgot, my glasses so that I can see.

 

 

Wedding band?  That's the only jewelry worn by me.  

 

A tattoo is a permanent reminder of a temporary emotion.  

[Miss Daisy]

Tattoos are a mark of identification, whether one is identifying themselves with a gang, a persons name or image, or something they want to broadcast about a belief or something they hold to, or as in the case of immature Christians getting a cross tattoo to try and identify themselves as a Christian.

 

It's also a common practice for many to get tattoos in honour of the dead.

 

For those Christians who mature enough to realize the sin of their tattoos, I agree they should do what they can to keep them under cover. I also agree a big deal shouldn't be made of those who had tattoos from years past so long as they don't make a deal of showing them off. I've met a few Christians over the years who are obviously still proud of their tattoos and love to show them off.

 

This is similar to those who give their testimony and rather than give glory to God for saving them from their sins, they brag and glory in how bad they once were.

 

Thankfully, I resisted all temptation to get a tattoo and I have none. It seems though that over the past 20 years or so tattoos have become so popular and the "in thing" to do, that a great many people have them now, including many women.

 

A couple years ago I was reading something by a Christian who now works with youth. I was reading along and thinking how great it was to hear someone hold up so many of the fundamentals and talked like an old time Baptist. Then I come to a section near the end of the story where he talked about getting "Christian tattoos" so he could better relate to those he was reaching out to. Naturally he cited the passage where Paul said he became all things to all men to win some (out of context, of course!). So sad to read that.

 

Relating to this statement, but off topic also.... some Christians like to compare who was "badder" before being saved. Compare who drank the most, what they drank, what drugs and how much, how much money they spent on drugs, etc. etc. etc. It's like they're bragging. Some people who give testimonies do the same thing, they want to tell everyone in detail how bad they were instead of focusing on the salvation and the changes it's made in their lives.

 

I personally would never give details of how "bad" a sinner I was before salvation. It's in the past, it's forgiven, why would you want to talk of the old days? Again, it sounds like bragging.

 

Kind of like interviews of crime victims, the media wants to hear every single horrible thing that happened to them in explicit detail. Why traumatize them again?

[JerryNumbers]

Wedding band?  That's the only jewelry worn by me.  

 

A tattoo is a permanent reminder of a temporary emotion.  

 

When I got married I was in the Air Force & a jet engine mechanic, & at work we could not wear any jewelry including a watch. I put my wedding band on & off for a while, them left it off. But I never did like to wear a ring, & never hardly ever wore one.

 

Although I did buy an FFA ring while in high school, I wore it for a very few weeks, took it off, & put it up, I've still got it, just showed it to grandson a week or town ago. My next ring was my class ring, I wore it for a very short time, them put it up, & I've still got it.

 

Oh, when I first got to my home base after tech school i worked in the engine shop for about 6 month or so them went to the flight line. While in the shop one day an airman jumped off an engine stand had his ring on, the ring hung on an engine part, & it ripped his finger off. That was a bloody sight to see, his missing a finger, blood flowing everywhere & the finger falling to the floor of the shop. That made a believer out of me. I've done most of my own mechanic work, & I never ever wore any jewelry because I saw 1st hand what can happen.