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I stand corrected...thanks for pointing that out and I apologize for the mistakeAre you sure you mean
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Perhaps you actually meant I Cor. 8:11-13, as there is no verse 14...
For a young lady that my wife and I talked to, the 'done deal' involved the inking of John 3.16 in full on her wrist area; it was her favorite verse, and mine; and presumably there have been other conversations also that have resulted because of her decision - itself a done deal now - to do it.It's a valid point, however, it's a bit too late for me to decide not to exercise my liberty for fear of someone else's weakness...it's a done deal.
As I say, there are times I regret having done it...
But again, what is important with God is what is in our hearts...not what is on our bodies...
So, her ink is inspiring people to talk about God.For a young lady that my wife and I talked to, the 'done deal' involved the inking of John 3.16 in full on her wrist area; it was her favorite verse, and mine; and presumably there have been other conversations also that have resulted because of her decision - itself a done deal now - to do it.
Ms. Barrd: So I can certainly understand the argument if she feels it most worthwhile and a most wholesome experience to have become a tattooed woman in those circumstances. Maybe you would understand it, too.So, her ink is inspiring people to talk about God.
That is great.
Ms. Barrd: So I can certainly understand the argument if she feels it most worthwhile and a most wholesome experience to have become a tattooed woman in those circumstances. Maybe you would understand it, too.
Blessings.
Not everyone will empathize but I think you personally would.I certainly do.
Oh, and yes...check out the parlor and the design well in advance.
RitaKay: I think you yourself empathize with your daughter's reason for doing it, right? for her maternal reasons, even if you wouldn't do it yourself. Blessings.Many of the youth these days seem to embrace tattooing for many personal reasons. Blessings,
RitaKay: I think you yourself empathize with your daughter's reason for doing it, right? for her maternal reasons, even if you wouldn't do it yourself. Blessings.
I know your point about Grace. Acknowledged. I think that's quite basic understanding. It wasn't a point I was confusing my topic with though, about God's mind concerning tattoos. Grace doesn't alter anything about God's mind concerning tattoos. Since it is about His Mind concerning them that is the only issue here. Any thing else thrown in, like the topic of grace or that we are in the Kingdom Age aren't the issue. But yes, the one thing you did say IS the issue, and that is a person's "motives". Nothing of any of this subject is about legal conformity, as you say. So bring up ANY of those side issues are in fact pre-packaged arguments against a topic those points have nothing to do with, which is; "The Mind of God on Tattoos".
(Lev 19:28) Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
This is the Lord's MIND concerning tattoos. That is all I can say because this is what my Father says. Makes it really simple
(Rom 3:4) ... yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.
razzelflabben:We should all heed this warning....I Cor. 8:12-14
like I said, off topic...in fact the point of the passage was to show that whether we are the mature or the "weaker" brother, we need to take this debate to a thread where the topic is whether or not tatts are right or wrong instead of turning a young mans struggle with his past into an opportunity to move our own agenda forward. Find a thread where the discussion is whether or not tatts are okay with God and I will be there with bells on.razzelflabben:
This is a searching passage indeed. It includes about meat offered to idols. Out of interest, how would you see meat offered to idols as relating to a tattoo (which may be faith based)?
Blessings.
...There are many of my relatives who have done this. I have not. Recently my daughter just had a tattoo done, I think it was in her case to be done to memorialize the death of her stillborn daughter.
sparkle123:This response is more to the OP then anyone else. I can relate to the post. I also have tattoos I am not proud of. One is a small piece of latin on my wrist from someone who did not like Christianity so much (luckily the quote is not offensive) and then I have a few very shoddily done stars on my right shoulder. The worst, by far, is a huge black and grey piece on my right forearm. It is truly awful. I am a petite woman and I guess I've always prided myself on my appearance (yes, I know it's not right, but that is another sin of mine, and surely, as another poster mentioned, this tattoo has a lesson for me about pride and vanity, among other sins). Unfortunately, I went through some very rough times in my life-- drugs, alcohol, mental illness. I got this terrible tattoo, and ended up in a hospital the next day. Talk about bad memories.
I spent 2 years and a lot of money getting it "removed" and it is not gone. It has faded significantly, but there has been some major scarring. (I prefer the scarring) I went through a period of time where I wore long sleeves in the summer, I was so ashamed. As I sobered up and got into recovery for my mental illness, the tattoo looked less and less "in place" in my mind. I've stopped the treatments (for now, maybe forever) because I stopped feeling so ashamed. I guess it happened slowly, which isn't to say that I like it or don't feel embarrassed of it. I cringe every time someone points it out and asks about it (word to those who want to be more caring: don't ask people you don't know about their tattoos, they might really not want to talk about it). I have struggled with feeling this constant reminder, and feeling "unforgivable" because of it, but I know that's a lie. I think a lot of people are giving good advice here. My scars and tattoos remind me of where I have been, where I could be, and what I was saved from. I am grateful with everyday that passes, and that I have began this relationship with God, that He would take back someone as foolish as me. I guess the tattoo really is a testament to the power of God, to make me new, to make everything new. It's summer now and I have to show the tattoo, but I've found a lot of people don't care. Try not to get too bummed about it, time and your faith will help you. Praying for you!
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