Piercings

[MCGar]

I'm sorry, but you make it seem like this congregation is sitting around gossiping about a 17 girl and how she is trying to antagonize and irritate them.

Are you more upset that your niece has these piercings or are you more upset about the gossip this congregation is bantering about?

Be more concerned with being a Christian witness and loving guidance to your niece than how things look in the eyes of your congregation.

There is alot of assumptions being made about this girl. The only way to find out is to ask her directly, but honestly, you should ask her with love and concern.

 

[NDNgirl4ever]

Your congregation shouldn't judge her. It doesn't matter what they think. Her parents are okay with it and she's okay with it. It's really not your place to say anything.
I have a tattoo, which I love. I don't care what my church thinks about it. It's between me and God, no one else. It's the same thing with your niece. The issue is between her and God, and it's no one elses business. Piercing's are not a sin. Let it go. If it annoys them, tell them to get over it or ignore it.

 

[Hisbygrace]

This reminds me of a story I heard one time, it goes something like this;

One Sunday morning a young man walked into church, his clothes were tattered, his hair long and unkept. He wore flip flops on his feet, which seemed to be in need of washing. Everyone looked around when they heard him enter, but no one moved to welcome him. The young man slowly slide into the back pew. After a few moments an old man dressed in a nice pressed suit with tailor made shoes slowly made his way to the back of the church. He stood for a second looking at the young man then held out his hand and slide into the pew beside him.
This is Christian love my friend and it is what God desires from us. He wants us to look pass the outer covering into the inner person, His creation. He alone is judge and He judges the heart of His people.

 

[jds1977]

Your congregation shouldn't judge her. It doesn't matter what they think. Her parents are okay with it and she's okay with it. It's really not your place to say anything.
I have a tattoo, which I love. I don't care what my church thinks about it. It's between me and God, no one else. It's the same thing with your niece. The issue is between her and God, and it's no one elses business. Piercing's are not a sin. Let it go. If it annoys them, tell them to get over it or ignore it.

Can you give any scripture to support your views?