Sinful Tattoo

[JellyQuest]

Right! A young lady who works for our local veterinarian has a scripture on her right forearm. Without realizing what it was for, I asked her if I could see it up close. She agreed. I was moved to tears. I smiled, said "that's great!", told her how much God loves her, and we both got glory bumps!

again no example of it being an effective witness to the lost .. sinful unbeleivers get goosebumps too ,over many things . no salvation is obtained nor promoted in such things .only a perpetuation of man's will being acted out over Gods will .
some say it is not against gods will . but i'm confident they never stopped to ask him .

 

[JellyQuest]

I agree. I knew a couple of devoted Christian's at church who had tattoos. I think any tattoo can be used to guide others to Christ and give glory to God.

at what time and placed did you ever see them use tattoos they got to bear witness to the glory power and holiness of the lord Jesus and lead a person to salvation ?
just because two people you know have a tattoo does not mean anything nor does it excuse the activity . for if they got them after they became believers -again, i'm confident they did not seek god nor ask his will in the matter .but went and did what so ever their flesh desired to do.

 

[Journey.In.Grace]

at what time and placed did you ever see them use tattoos they got to bear witness to the glory power and holiness of the lord Jesus and lead a person to salvation ?
just because two people you know have a tattoo does not mean anything nor does it excuse the activity . for if they got them after they became believers -again, i'm confident they did not seek god nor ask his will in the matter .but went and did what so ever their flesh desired to do.

A person can use their tattoo as a testimony, whether they got it when they were a believer or non-believer, depending on the tattoo and the testimony. You never know. The Lord can use anyone to guide a person to salvation, it just all depends.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Right! A young lady who works for our local veterinarian has a scripture on her right forearm. Without realizing what it was for, I asked her if I could see it up close. She agreed. I was moved to tears. I smiled, said "that's great!", told her how much God loves her, and we both got glory bumps!

Winken:

My wife and I also had a lovely experience meeting and talking to a tattooed young lady with the wording of John 3.16 on her wrist area.

I think it's a thoroughly wholesome thing for Christian young people of conviction to want to do, don't you? if they are prepared for its permanence.

 

[JellyQuest]

A person can use their tattoo as a testimony, whether they got it when they were a believer or non-believer, depending on the tattoo and the testimony. You never know. The Lord can use anyone to guide a person to salvation, it just all depends.

of courser it depends and of course they can , but you worded the post as if you categorically knew they have done or do so . and that's not the case . for the most part people defending tats are not interested in GODS will for them on the mater .that is troubling.and it is very troubling that on a forum titled "chrsitian advice " a lot of the advice given is vaguely christian if that . the advice should always be to seek gods will and to glorify the lord Jesus in every aspect of our lives .always laying down our own will in love seeking to do HIS

The op said she got the tats BEFORE being a follower of Jesus . so i consider the tats are of absolutely no consequence now . she need not be concerned about them at all . and if asked in regard to them -she need simply say i made that error before i knew jesus but NOW i follow him as a new creation in christ Jesus according to the word of God and not my flesh any longer -and so should you .

 

[faroukfarouk]

no . none have been given .

See above post.

 

[Jesus' Girl]

It is a form of witchcraft. Blood letting.
It wouldn't please God having His temple cut for the sake of appearances. It can also spread disease and gives a "rough image". There are other witness tools, such as a badge, gospel tract or other means.

 

[faroukfarouk]

at what time and placed did you ever see them use tattoos they got to bear witness to the glory power and holiness of the lord Jesus and lead a person to salvation ?
just because two people you know have a tattoo does not mean anything nor does it excuse the activity . for if they got them after they became believers -again, i'm confident they did not seek god nor ask his will in the matter .but went and did what so ever their flesh desired to do.

Isaiah 55.11: "My word shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and prosper in the thing whereto I sent it."

 

[faroukfarouk]

A person can use their tattoo as a testimony, whether they got it when they were a believer or non-believer, depending on the tattoo and the testimony. You never know. The Lord can use anyone to guide a person to salvation, it just all depends.

LizzyMae:

What you say is very compelling in respect of a Bible verse tattoo, in the light of verses such as Isaiah 55.11.

 

[JellyQuest]

Winken:

My wife and I also had a lovely experience meeting and talking to a tattooed young lady with the wording of John 3.16 on her wrist area.

I think it's a thoroughly wholesome thing for Christian young people of conviction to want to do, don't you? if they are prepared for its permanence.

again -christians talking to christian's about a tattoo is NOT an example of it being used as a witness for christ according to the manner in which the lord Jesus christ has instructed us to be his witnessing (being to go out heal the sick ,preach the gospel drive out devils ,baptise in his name making more disciples ) -he did not ever say go out and get tattoos .. these peole display they care next to nothing for his will nor respect his word in faith they desire to do things THEIR OWN way ..they have strayed into going their own way .
i see you are adversely in favor of tattoos . your own preference you seek to impose upon others and give advice that excludes the lord Jesus .you are not giving Godly advice in line with the word of god but worldly reasoning in line with your own desires .

tattoos are a way of the world and it is written that we are to NOT be conformed the the world
- that we ARE to present our bodies a living sacrifice
-that our lives are NOT our own ( to do with as we please) but have been purchased at great price .
- that we ARE called to be holy (separated from the word and unto god )
if your going to give chrsitian advice then try to have some CHRIST-in your advice .

 

[JellyQuest]

Isaiah 55.11: "My word shall not return unto Me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and prosper in the thing whereto I sent it."

Jesus is the word he speaks of -for his word became flash and dwelt among us and we beheld his GLORY .. (not his tattoos)

 

[DoubtfulSalvation]

Tattoos will send someone to hell.

 

[faroukfarouk]

Jesus is the word he speaks of -for his word became flash and dwelt among us and we beheld his GLORY .. (not his tattoos)

You previously doubted - as I recall - that there was any blessing that could arise from a Bible verse tattoo; so this is why I quoted Isaiah 55.11. You now seem to have shifted gear somewhat; but I don't see how you can deny that the Holy Spirit can bless Bible verses inked in some mediums. God is sovereign, and since He has promised to bless His Word, we can't then deny that He will.

 

[faroukfarouk]

... it is written that we are to NOT be conformed the the world
- that we ARE to present our bodies a living sacrifice
-that our lives are NOT our own ( to do with as we please) but have been purchased at great price .
- that we ARE called to be holy (separated from the word and unto god )
if your going to give chrsitian advice then try to have some CHRIST-in your advice .

I agree.

 

[faroukfarouk]

It is a form of witchcraft. Blood letting.

Hi there. I don't know where you get this from.

 

[JellyQuest]

You previously doubted - as I recall - that there was any blessing that could arise from a Bible verse tattoo; so this is why I quoted Isaiah 55.11. You now seem to have shifted gear somewhat; but I don't see how you can deny that the Holy Spirit can bless Bible verses inked in some mediums. God is sovereign, and since He has promised to bless His Word, we can't then deny that He will.

i have not shifted gear at all -your misuse of of this verse is close to as perverse a misuse of it as i have ever seen

 

[faroukfarouk]

i have not shifted gear at all -your misuse of of this verse is close to as perverse a misuse of it as i have ever seen

So are you saying that Isaiah 55.11 is not referring to the Scriptures? (I'll try to forget your use of the word perverse.)

 

[faroukfarouk]

Tattoos will send someone to hell.

Hi there; how do you get this?

Romans 8, for example, is a wonderfully assuring chapter for the believer about his or her salvation. This can't be altered by ink.

 

[Rob_macneal]

I am curious for others' perceptions and thoughts on this matter.

I have a tattoo that I received several years ago. It is not mainstream offensive, as in it is not vulgar or anything along those lines, but it is a pagan tattoo and at the time I had it done, it represented for me a self-reliance (rather than a reliance on God) in regards to resisting evil. Obviously this was also at a time in my life when I was still thinking in terms that symbolism actually mattered and that it could help me be a good person, as opposed to the internal, unseen hard and complex work of genuinely trying to be a better a person. Suffice to say I was pretty immature compared to real wisdom, and mostly just being rebellious and impulsive.

This tattoo is in a place that is prominent unless I make a deliberate effort to keep it covered with clothing choices. I've also gone through periods of severe guilt about the tattoo, although I by now I've reached the understanding that it's more about what others think. God has always known that I have this tattoo, obviously, but what sort of message does it send to others? And also, what would I look like, professing my faith in Jesus Christ, while standing there with a tribal pagan tattoo.

I don't think I'll ever be able to afford to have it removed. Once I finish my college degree in about a year and can become employed again, I'll probably be able to afford to have it covered up, like just a hand-sized black blotch so that it's well, just a big blotch of ink rather than a specific design. That is the best I could afford to do, aside from mutilating it off of my body and having to go to the emergency room (which is something I've honestly contemplated due to how terrible I feel about it sometimes).

At one point, someone else advised me that maybe I should leave it as it is, and use it as some sort of testimony in regards to how I was once astray enough to get a tattoo like that, but then wound up being saved, but I'm not sure how I feel about that.

It has sort of become like this dark secret of mine. I'm currently seeking a church, for example, as I haven't regularly attended church since I was a child, and of course when I go to visit the churches on my list to try them out in search of the right one for me, I'll be making sure that tattoo is covered up, and I certainly won't be eager to mention it to anyone. So then what happens if when the day comes when I am finally able to be baptized, other people see it. The whole situation just gives me a terrible gut feeling.

Lately I've been trying to reach out and feel for what God wants me to do about it, but I haven't felt confident that I've received a response yet, or some sort of sign.

Has anyone been in a similar situation? Does anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this sort of situation?

 

[Rob_macneal]

I got my first tattoo at 15 before I was saved. Lucky for me I got something that I wouldn't want to remove
-a cross- Nonetheless, ink is ink. (My thoughts only) If we make it to heaven we will get new bodies. A tattoo ain't nothing but a scar with some color, right? When my body is renewed there will be no tattoo.