Are tatoos wrong?

[Vicissa]

Okay just for the sake of saying it...whether intended as a ha-ha or not, God is not wrong by any laws he made whether today or 2000 years ago.

But onto the topic. I personally agree with the people who are saying it is a matter of WHY and WHAT you are getting.

And I also know firsthand about the judgement that comes from people when they see someone with tattoos. My husband has 10 of them, does that make him a bad man?? No. Worthy of people to look down on him?? No. God judges the heart, not the skin. I don't think it's fair to look at anyone and place a label on them because of what they look like...but it seems part of human nature that we do.

 

[I'ddie4him]

Okay just for the sake of saying it...whether intended as a ha-ha or not, God is not wrong by any laws he made whether today or 2000 years ago.

Wasn't my intent to imply it was. Sorry if it did.

But onto the topic. I personally agree with the people who are saying it is a matter of WHY and WHAT you are getting.

There are alot of reasons that one would get one if they so desired.
Not ALL reasons are evil as has been said here.

And I also know firsthand about the judgement that comes from people when they see someone with tattoos.
My husband has 10 of them, does that make him a bad man?? No.
Worthy of people to look down on him?? No.
God judges the heart, not the skin.
I don't think it's fair to look at anyone and place a label on them because of what they look like...but it seems part of human nature that we do.

It is so sad that the topic comes up and immediately the soapboxes come out and we are talked down to and treated so unkindly.
I personally know of many bikers who in their rough and tumble days got many of them. A number of them are now Christians and They STILL face the judgement and condemnation for having the tattoos.
EVEN THO they are Christians and active in their Churches and such.
Human nature needs a bit of tweaking so it seems.

 

[Vicissa]

Wasn't my intent to imply it was. Sorry if it did.

No, no, no. It wasn't you who did it. Somewhere further back someone said that God was wrong 2000 years ago when he made up the law about tattoos.

I agree our human nature really does need a little (a lot?!!??) of tweaking, especially when it comes to holding others up to expectations but than being lax on ourselves. I agree, sin is sin.
I myself don't have any tattoos, I've thought about it and than opted out, but I don't persecute anyone for having them. It's sad when others do though.

 

[I'ddie4him]

No, no, no. It wasn't you who did it. Somewhere further back someone said that God was wrong 2000 years ago when he made up the law about tattoos.

I agree our human nature really does need a little (a lot?!!??) of tweaking, especially when it comes to holding others up to expectations but than being lax on ourselves. I agree, sin is sin.
I myself don't have any tattoos, I've thought about it and than opted out, but I don't persecute anyone for having them. It's sad when others do though.

Nice post there. A little food for thought too.

 

[lgintrnj]

yes i think that they are wrong. I have pierced ears, i think it is wrong also. though it was done before I fully understood this. we are not to cut or mark our bodies in any way
as tell0004 stated even if it is a cross or such dosent make it ok. our Lord didnt say except for crosses in my ears. He said what so ever. bottom line repent and go on with our lives Hes a loving and forgiven Father. Lori

 

[TasManOfGod]

yes i think that they are wrong. I have pierced ears, i think it is wrong also. though it was done before I fully understood this. we are not to cut or mark our bodies in any way
as tell0004 stated even if it is a cross or such dosent make it ok. our Lord didnt say except for crosses in my ears. He said what so ever. bottom line repent and go on with our lives Hes a loving and forgiven Father. Lori

You are spot on
There is forgiveness when we repent but understanding repentance is the key
It means completely turning away from the "sin" and there should be discouragement for others to likewise be disobedient to God.

 

[dignitized]

That is MY choice I have to live with then. Not your concern.

You're choice - well and true and if you were just making that choice and nothing more - I would have ended this conversation with simply telling you what Scripture says. But you are not just making that choice. You are defending that choice and tacitly encouraging others along the path toward the same choice.

Nope. I did not misunderstand anything.
You have made your feelings known time and again how you think of those with tattoos.

I have STATED clearly in this thread and others that I believe them to be a mistake - but hardly a damnable offense. I feel no different about those with tattoos than I do about anyone else.

I am simply putting the facts forth to make a point. If you do NOT follow all the laws, Then there is no call in trying to force others to do so as well.
That is called hypocrisy. Follow the drift ??

AGAIN - this is not about ME or about YOU but about a concept. Like it or not, Scripture tells us that Tattoos are wrong. It tells us lots of other things are wrong as well - but this thread is not about those other things. It is about tattoos.

IF I sin and fall short of living the law perfectly, this does not mean that I am justified in disregarding the law because it suits me so to do and WORSE - try to justify that disregard for a section of the law because my personal desires are in conflict with it. Many people suffer from the personal desire to kill - does that make killing any less wrong?

 

[dignitized]

You are spot on
There is forgiveness when we repent but understanding repentance is the key
It means completely turning away from the "sin" and there should be discouragement for others to likewise be disobedient to God.

Such a good point it needs to be posted twice.

 

[GutterRat]

It's amazing that this thread is still going and not ONCE have you answered the question. You do a great job of avoiding it. There is no use in having this discussion - just let it go I'ddie. They have never & will never respond to your question because they can't. They enjoy demanding others live by their rules & avoiding the questions asked of them. You can claim all you want that you have "holy purpose" for this crusade you are on - but you shoot yourself in the foot each time you avoid a simple question. But....you are good at it.

 

[GutterRat]

If you do NOT follow all the laws, Then there is no call in trying to force others to do so as well.
That is called hypocrisy. Follow the drift ??

Another good post - that needs to be posted twice.

 

[TasManOfGod]

IF I sin and fall short of living the law perfectly, this does not mean that I am justified in disregarding the law because it suits me so to do and WORSE - try to justify that disregard for a section of the law because my personal desires are in conflict with it. Many people suffer from the personal desire to kill - does that make killing any less wrong?

Good point -Worth repeating

 

[Key]

Has any conclusion been reached?

Or is this 250 posts of "No it's Not" - "Yes it Is"

God Bless
Key.

 

[TasManOfGod]

Has any conclusion been reached?

Or is this 250 posts of "No it's Not" - "Yes it Is"

God Bless
Key.

Not always do discussions reach the conclusion of all parties agreeing , but at least the opportunity is given that both sides of a subject maybe heard.

 

[Key]

It is not that I ever expect a conclusion to be reached.


But the Question I wonder, is, has anyone read what the others have said, or has everyone just blased out what they believe, and then shut their mind to any other responce.

Are Tattoo's a Sin?

Some say Yes, Some say No. Both have great arguments and support for their stance.

So what then are we to say to this question?

It is something to Ponder.

Are we right in our stance regarding this question?

If I say "Yes I am right" do I not need to blind myself to everything that my brothers and sisters have said?

Am I to anounce that I reject them, and their words, even if I read from the Same book, and claim to follow the same teacher?

So, Has it been, 250 responces of "Yes it Is" - "No it's Not"

God Bless
Key.

 

[TasManOfGod]

It is not that I ever expect a conclusion to be reached.


But the Question I wonder, is, has anyone read what the others have said, or has everyone just blased out what they believe, and then shut their mind to any other responce.

Are Tattoo's a Sin?

Some say Yes, Some say No. Both have great arguments and support for their stance.

So what then are we to say to this question?

It is something to Ponder.

Are we right in our stance regarding this question?

If I say "Yes I am right" do I not need to blind myself to everything that my brothers and sisters have said?

Am I to anounce that I reject them, and their words, even if I read from the Same book, and claim to follow the same teacher?

So, Has it been, 250 responces of "Yes it Is" - "No it's Not"

God Bless
Key.

Do you have a specific number of posts that you think we should stop at?

 

[I'ddie4him]

If you do NOT follow all the laws, Then there is no call in trying to force others to do so as well.
That is called hypocrisy. Follow the drift ??

Another good post - that needs to be posted twice.

I think that needed to be said again. Thanks GR.

 

[SixClowns]

Leviticus chapter 19, verse 28, which says: “You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD.” I would say that includes Tattoos. That is however, part of the old covenent, which Jesus got rid of when he came, and we are not held to those standards. Leviticus 19:19 forbids the mixing of fibers in their clothing, which we all do, but its no longer a sin. I find it funny that people use Leviticus to condem homosexuality, but have nothing against wearing cotton/polyester clothing, since all sin is sin, but that is for a different discussion. I dont believe its (tattoos) a sin, but I am agianst it. There is no reason. We are called to be set apart from the world and to live Godly lives. I don’t think that Jesus would be frequenting tattoo parlors if He were around today.

Haven't read the whole thread but didn't Jesus mingle with dregs of society to bring them the truth?

 

[9-iron]

It's amazing that this thread is still going and not ONCE have you answered the question. You do a great job of avoiding it. There is no use in having this discussion - just let it go I'ddie. They have never & will never respond to your question because they can't.

I agree, you can't argue with a legalist, or someone placing themselves under the two covenants.

 

[TasManOfGod]

I agree, you can't argue with a legalist, or someone placing themselves under the two covenants.

Nor can you argue with God who is the God of the two covenants

 

[I'ddie4him]

The SAME God who said,

I have imprinted you on the palm of my hand ???


Now what can be said against THIS ??