
Discussion - Tattoos??
Some Christians will get a tattoo of a Bible verse or cross on their body that inspires them, reminds them what God brought them through, or that they want others to see to help "share God's word".
This is all I have to say about it:
If God wanted it to be there, He would have put it there.
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"You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord." -Leviticus 19:28
"“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up." -1 Corinthians 10:23
"Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain the resurrection from the dead.
Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained.
Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself." -Philippians 3:1-21
I love this passage!!!💛
I can't make any decision for you or decide what you believe in your heart for you, but I know myself that permanently placing ink into my skin is not what my God has planned for me. Yeah, to be honest I think it would be pretty cool, just something real small, but still I know God did not intend that for me.
You may have a different feeling in your heart, but this is just what I took from those verses. And like I said, I don't necessarily think they are bad, it's just if God wanted it to be there, He would have put it there when He first created you. He designed every piece of you — every freckle, every hair, every single aspect of what makes you YOU, God specifically and carefully designed and made you in that way for a reason. Don't change yourself to meet your "needs". God loves you and made you for himself, not anyone or anything else.
Also, tattoos don't make a person bad! I've known MANY people who are nearly covered in tattoos, but they have the biggest and most loving hearts you could ever find! Don't judge a person just because of the choices they made one day or because they believe differently than you! God loves EVERYONE and SO. SHOULD. YOU.
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Please comment your opinions!!! I know you have some! :)
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My mommy let us open one of our presents from under the tree early today, and I got this gorgeous diamond ring! I'd been wanting a simple ring for a good while and oh my gooses it is SO beautiful! I'd give you guys a picture, but my Kindle takes really crappy pictures and you wouldn't be able to see it and it's beauty real well...😐
I am in so much suspense with my other presents though! Typically I have everything already figured out, but this year I have no idea what my other presents are! I'm super excited though! Just four more days!🎄🎁🎄
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These presents are great but the best gift is you, my Lord! Thank you for all that you do and please just remind us to keep you in our hearts during this joyous holiday! You are the true reason for the season! I know this time of the year is very hard for some this year, so Lord, I ask you to touch their hearts and put smiles on their faces as they deserve your love and peace to get them through. Also, be with those who are confined to hospital beds, stuck inside those four walls. They need to feel you with them. Let us remember to go visit them this season. Thank you for sending your son to die and to save us all! I love you so much! Just lead, guide, and direct us in the way that you would have us to go, closer to you. In JESUS name I pray, Amen.†💙
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