Tattoos?

[Entertaining_Angels]

Since dedicating my life to the Lord, I've been convicted of many things and not all at once. Seems like I'd finally deal with one thing and God would give me something new. In fact, now that I think of it,it's been like that entire time.

I haven't felt convicted over my tattoo at all. I don't regret it at all. That's also not to say that God won't convict me over it someday. He just hasn't done so yet

I'm careful with some of the laws and rules in the Old Testament (except the 10 Commandments). Although, weren't their laws about women staying hidden for seven days a month or something? I could use a vacation and would be willing to be isolated

 

[muffler dragon]

I'm careful with some of the laws and rules in the Old Testament (except the 10 Commandments). Although, weren't their laws about women staying hidden for seven days a month or something? I could use a vacation and would be willing to be isolated

The laws of Niddah, but those have more to do with menstration. And from I understand, most women get a vacation then, because no one wants to be around them.

Just kidding about the vacation part.

m.d.

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

The laws of Niddah, but those have more to do with menstration. And from I understand, most women get a vacation then, because no one wants to be around them.

Just kidding about the vacation part.

m.d.

I don't think my husband would disagree

 

[Andry]

The laws of Niddah, but those have more to do with menstration. And from I understand, most women get a vacation then, because no one wants to be around them.

Just kidding about the vacation part.

m.d.

LOL...what a risky post!

 

[muffler dragon]

LOL...what a risky post!

It is, but being married, I was hoping that most women would know I was joking.

m.d.

 

[Eusebios]

A great example of discussing a potential "hot topic" without it getting hot. Kudos to you all.
To the OP, I have a tat (hidden for all practical intents and purposes) of the Greek cross with the letters ICXC NIKA (Jesus Christ Conquering King) It reminds me to whom I belong.
In XP,
Eusebios.

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

A great example of discussing a potential "hot topic" without it getting hot. Kudos to you all.
To the OP, I have a tat (hidden for all practical intents and purposes) of the Greek cross with the letters ICXC NIKA (Jesus Christ Conquering King) It reminds me to whom I belong.
In XP,
Eusebios.

I'm still not sure why a tattoo would be such a hot topic but I've enjoyed reading the responses here.

I think Christians sometimes like to make mountains out of molehills and often forget to keep their eye on what is truly important.

 

[Suffolk Sean]

I'm still not sure why a tattoo would be such a hot topic but I've enjoyed reading the responses here.

I think Christians sometimes like to make mountains out of molehills and often forget to keep their eye on what is truly important.

Have you ever seen the mess some people make over women wearing makeup?

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

Yipes, no! I'm wearing make-up and I have a tattoo. I'm just an argument waiting to happen

 

[Suffolk Sean]

Yipes, no! I'm wearing make-up and I have a tattoo. I'm just an argument waiting to happen

Jezebel.....

 

[Entertaining_Angels]

Jezebel.....

 

[Jamin' with Jesus]

Leviticus 19 :28 NIV
Do not cut (after the manner of the pagans-footnote) your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.

I think what God meant was, to not do any of the pagan rituals, and not to be engaged in their culture. The pagans cut themselves and tattooed themselves to mourn those who had died, because they didn't have much hope for them (no heaven for them to go to). It also says in verse 27:

Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or slip off the edges of your beard.

Of course this prohibition is still practiced by Orthodox Jews, but if this law is still in effect, I believe ALOT of people are in trouble, and need to get on their knees and pray for their lost souls. . Some of them are so old and full of tradition. In my opinion, they were rules for then, for the times that the Isrealites lived in. Their were pagans who tattooed their bodies for the dead, and God didn't want the Isrealites being engaged in the pagan culture and practices. Ask yourself a question : Are you getting tattoos for pagan practices and rituals? No? Well then, I think you'll be fine. (Maybe you could pray about it if you are really doubting???)

 

[Thumper56]

*I have a tattoo and haven't regretted getting it for one second.It's covered so no one else see's it except Hubby. I figure it will decay right along with this miserable lump of flesh so I've never worried about it....My new body won't have one,yeaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

*Your sister in Christ,Thumper*

 

[Codeman]

My mom's the pastor's wife- she just got one on her ankle- and she's 42!

So I figured...my mom got one...geez...so I got one too. I designed a sweet lookin cross and had it done on my back. No one knows unless I have my shirt off, and if they do, well its a cross!

I figure it's symbolic of...."pick up your cross and follow me" ...type thing!

Codeman