Tattoos, piercings.... opinions?

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Israel

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Eating unclean meat is also in the old testament. The same reasoning for tattoos should be used here as well. To each their own in that regard but do it in faith. True. However, diet was re-addressed in the NT (Acts 10) whereas cutting and tattooing are not. Therefore IT STANDS that these occultic and demonic practices are to be avoided. These practices were forbidden by God because they were acts that the pagans did in the worship of their false Gods. Scripture still stands.
1 Thessalonians 5:22
Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1 Corinthians 6:19
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own?
Exodus 25:16

And thou shalt put into the ark the testimony which I shall give thee.

The testimony God gave was the ten commandments, written with the finger of God twice. This was placed inside of the ark to show its spiritual meaning. This law did not contain any thing about eating pork or getting tattoos.

Deuteronomy 31:24-29

And it came to pass, when Moses had made an end of writing the words of this law in a book, until they were finished,

25That Moses commanded the Levites, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, saying,
26Take this book of the law, and put it in the side of the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, that it may be there for a witness against thee.
27For I know thy rebellion, and thy stiff neck: behold, while I am yet alive with you this day, ye have been rebellious against the LORD; and how much more after my death?
28Gather unto me all the elders of your tribes, and your officers, that I may speak these words in their ears, and call heaven and earth to record against them. 29For I know that after my death ye will utterly corrupt yourselves, and turn aside from the way which I have commanded you; and evil will befall you in the latter days; because ye will do evil in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger through the work of your hands.

The laws that Moses wrote were placed on the side of the ark, used as a witness against us. In breaking the spiritual law, we were then witnessed against by these laws. This is what Jesus took out of the way.

Colossians 2:8-23

Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

9For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
10And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
11In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
12Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead.
13And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses;
14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;
15And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it.
16Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath days:
17Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body is of Christ.
18Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind,
19And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
20Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances,
21(Touch not; taste not; handle not;
22Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? 23Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body: not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.

We are dead in Christ from the rudiments of the world. So why again subject ourselves to ordinances which causes all to perish with the using? If a person chooses not to have tattoos for whatever reason, by all means, that is the person's right to do so. But do it in faith. Likewise, if one chooses to get a tattoo, by all means do so; just do it in faith. But for one to condemn another in the law in regards to something that was nailed to cross with Jesus is to again subjecting that person to an ordinance that causes that person to perish!

Maggie, I'm not trying to change your mind on getting a tattoo. I believe as well to honour my body. But if I choose to one day get a tattoo, I do it knowing, in faith that I cannot lose my salvation because of it. In Christ, I am no longer subject to that ordinance. If a person has a tattoo of a skull or something of that nature and you believe it is of the occult, please don't condemn that person to waiver in his mind and come under subjection!
 
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Those that choose to disregard God's written word walk in disobedience.
1 John 3:9
No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

So if you are choosing to tattoo when His word says not to and you KNOW that it says not to, you are simply proving yourself to not be saved...to not be one with the Lord (1 Cor 6:17). Very cut and dried, black and white, in His word and of no interpretation of man.

Can't have it both ways.
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I love my cross tattoo. :) No regrets getting it.....and have plans to get another at some point in the future.
 
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I'm glad God loves us even if we do. As he still loves us if we get fat.

Cuttings makes think of like the tribes who cut all over themselves to look like aligattors. Or now a days people are cutting and putting stuff in their flesh to like lumps or what ever.

Guess all that could be the cutter demon. People cutting themselves to relieve stress and such. Like a sickness.

I like tats if they don't start going crazy and look like snakes.
 
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amy

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ah?? but where is writting on the Bible that making tattoos and piercings is bad??
well i dont know..
but once is true: what would Jesus do if HE was here?? i cant imagine that Jesus would be walking around with tattoos and piercings.
maybe is something private..cause before getting 18 i was wishing soooooooooooooooooo much to make a piercing, and now that i am allow i dont want it no more..but will people who have tattoo&piercing burn in hell??? :-( :-o??
how about the song from Dc talk.. when they sing about the man who had a tattoo saying "Jesus Saves" ?? cause since i heard this song i want to have also a tattoo like that:-D
Will i go to h..??: -(
 
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There are many people with tattoos doing Gods work these days. I think its not because of tattoos does God love a person or not of tattoos. I think God wants them all in heaven. Its whether you love God or not right??

There are some real evil people who don't have tattoos.

I think some of the problem is from older days people who had tats were considered the bad people. Not so.
 
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amy

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yeah i agree with you!!
 
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Israel

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Those that choose to disregard God's written word walk in disobedience.
1 John 3:9
No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

So if you are choosing to tattoo when His word says not to and you KNOW that it says not to, you are simply proving yourself to not be saved...to not be one with the Lord (1 Cor 6:17). Very cut and dried, black and white, in His word and of no interpretation of man.

Can't have it both ways.
Maggie
What is sin? the transgression of the law.

Galatians 3:18-19

For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
19Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

Now be honest with yourself. If sin is defined in the Bible as the trangression of the law, and then the Bible says that the law was ADDED because of transgression, either there is a contradiction or this is speaking of two laws. The key to understanding this is that it says that this law was ordained by angels IN THE HAND OF A MEDIATOR.

God is a Spirit and His law is also spiritual... The ten commandments.

Exodus 31:18

And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of communing with him upon mount Sinai, two tables of testimony, tables of stone, written with the finger of God.

The law of God had NO MEDIATOR as God gave it to Israel Himself.

Deuteronomy 5:22

These words the LORD spake unto all your assembly in the mount out of the midst of the fire, of the cloud, and of the thick darkness, with a great voice: and he added no more. And he wrote them in two tables of stone, and delivered them unto me.

This is God's law! a spiritual law that He wrote down TWICE with His own finger! We also see that of His spiritual law HE ADDED NO MORE! Moses was not the mediator of the ten commandments. He was the mediator of the temporary laws or sacrificial laws.


Deuteronomy 31:7-9

And Moses called unto Joshua, and said unto him in the sight of all Israel, Be strong and of a good courage: for thou must go with this people unto the land which the LORD hath sworn unto their fathers to give them; and thou shalt cause them to inherit it.

8And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. 9And Moses wrote this law, and delivered it unto the priests the sons of Levi, which bare the ark of the covenant of the LORD, and unto all the elders of Israel.

Deuteronomy 4:12-14

And the LORD spake unto you out of the midst of the fire: ye heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only ye heard a voice.

13And he declared unto you his covenant, which he commanded you to perform, even ten commandments; and he wrote them upon two tables of stone. 14And the LORD commanded me at that time to teach you statutes and judgments, that ye might do them in the land whither ye go over to possess it.

The laws that Moses wrote and was commanded to teach were of the law that stood as a witness against us. And this was done away with in Jesus Christ. The ten commandments are spiritual laws and it is these that we must understand and obey in faith. The law Moses wrote is the one added because of the transgression of His spiritual law. So for one to judge according to this law is to put themselves in subjection to it. And as such they will be judged according to it. Do you celebrate Christmas? By the law of Moses, it is a sin. Easter? sin. Trinity? sin! What is stated above? That you heard the voice of the words, BUT SAW NO SIMILITUDE; ONLY THAT YOU HEARD A VOICE! New years? sin. Sunday a day of rest? sin. Working on Saturday? sin. Tattoos? sin. Eating pork? sin. So for you to judge one for having a tattoo, you must in turn, judge yourself in regards to the rest as well. So why again be in subjection to what was nailed to the cross? And again I say to the person who likes tattoos, do it in faith. To the person who does not believe in tattoos, do it in faith.

Romans 14:19-23

Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

20For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.
21It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.
22Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. 23And he that doubteth is ****ed if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.



 
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Those that choose to disregard God's written word walk in disobedience.
1 John 3:9
No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.

So if you are choosing to tattoo when His word says not to and you KNOW that it says not to, you are simply proving yourself to not be saved...to not be one with the Lord (1 Cor 6:17). Very cut and dried, black and white, in His word and of no interpretation of man.

Can't have it both ways.
Maggie
Excuse me ma'am, but who are you to say someone isn't saved because they have a tattoo? you are not God. If you would read the word of God in it's proper context, and do some research on things, and not pick and choose certain verses to use and leave others out. What if someone got them before they got saved? You know, tattoos do NOT enter the soul, they only go on the skin. God looks at the heart, a tattoo doesn't enter there either.What about preachers,pastors, etc. that have them done AFTER they get saved and they're still saved, serving God with their whole heart? I have FOUR tattoos and I love,worship, and serve God alone. The true God, I am indeed, without a shadow of a doubt SAVED. what about those that kill, steal,rape,get drunk,get high, etc? how come it seems so many say ''well they can be doing that and be saved, they just aren't living totally right'' now how come that is yet a tattoo means you aren't saved? NOT TRUE!

Back in the Bible days, a tattoo was when they CUT the body OPEN and poured the ashes of the dead inside, worshiping a FALSE god. That's not at all what a tattoo is today. I've seen others covered in tattoos, head to toe some of them, and they have such a heart for God, they give TRUE worship, TRUE praise, and at least they aren't out living a hypocritical life like most do these days.

Lastly, on a side note, ma'am you need to check on what you said first...you're basically saying we are without sin....cause if we're of God and saved, then we CAN'T sin you said...WRONG! we all sin DAILY. Also, you know what that verse is actually saying? it's saying those that are saved, and accepted God, can't choose to live in a habitual sin lifestyle. Because then, they're serving satan and not God.You must turn from that habitual(or addictive) sin and break free of it, allowing God to set you free. For those the Lords sets free, are free indeed.
 
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Excuse me ma'am, but who are you to say someone isn't saved because they have a tattoo? you are not God. If you would read the word of God in it's proper context, and do some research on things, and not pick and choose certain verses to use and leave others out. What if someone got them before they got saved? You know, tattoos do NOT enter the soul, they only go on the skin. God looks at the heart, a tattoo doesn't enter there either.What about preachers,pastors, etc. that have them done AFTER they get saved and they're still saved, serving God with their whole heart? I have FOUR tattoos and I love,worship, and serve God alone. The true God, I am indeed, without a shadow of a doubt SAVED. what about those that kill, steal,rape,get drunk,get high, etc? how come it seems so many say ''well they can be doing that and be saved, they just aren't living totally right'' now how come that is yet a tattoo means you aren't saved? NOT TRUE!

Back in the Bible days, a tattoo was when they CUT the body OPEN and poured the ashes of the dead inside, worshiping a FALSE god. That's not at all what a tattoo is today. I've seen others covered in tattoos, head to toe some of them, and they have such a heart for God, they give TRUE worship, TRUE praise, and at least they aren't out living a hypocritical life like most do these days.

Lastly, on a side note, ma'am you need to check on what you said first...you're basically saying we are without sin....cause if we're of God and saved, then we CAN'T sin you said...WRONG! we all sin DAILY. Also, you know what that verse is actually saying? it's saying those that are saved, and accepted God, can't choose to live in a habitual sin lifestyle. Because then, they're serving satan and not God.You must turn from that habitual(or addictive) sin and break free of it, allowing God to set you free. For those the Lords sets free, are free indeed.
I agree with u completely.

It's a matter of personal conscience. The levitical passage Im sure that has to do with paganism.
We're not under the old law anymore.
I have two tattoos and I love them.. And I've been christian since I was born so..
Even though people have so many different opinions about it I dont see why your relationship with God will change for having one.. Mine hasnt change, he stills being my dad, my best friend, my guide and my life..
But if u're not sure about it u should not do it 'coz it will be there on u until your death so.. it's not like a piercing.
I dont see any problem with it, tattoos are not related with bad ppl anymore.
 
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Graffiti on the temple.

A tattoo says, "Look at me"

A Born Again says, "Look to Christ"

Are there God-loving people that have tattoos? ..... yes. Should a Christian desire to get one or another? ..... no.
 
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(occasional sneaking out on a harley when no ones looking) grannie
I want such a granny !! :D
Although, I don't have a harley. So, you may have to sneak out on something else ..

Probably the car .. :p
 
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MaggieMye

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OK, you guys need to reread what I wrote. Excuse me ma'am, but who are you to say someone isn't saved because they have a tattoo? I said people that chose to DISOBEY are not saved. Many people have tattoos when then come to Christ. God accepts them. But the spirit behind the tattoo needs to be dealt with and its assignment over that person's life canceled. It may sound strange, but it is truth. you are not God.To even say that is silly. If you would read the word of God in it's proper context, and do some research on things, and not pick and choose certain verses to use and leave others out.Sweetie, I've been a Christian for longer than you've been alive. I have a degree in Practical Ministry, working on my masters and am also half way through getting certified as a pastor with Assembly of God. I do know how to read scripture. Don't accuse just because things sound unfamiliar or uncomfortable to you. What if someone got them before they got saved? You know, tattoos do NOT enter the soul, they only go on the skin.Not true. Every tattol has a spiritual meaning and almost always some demonic entity behind it. Why do you think it was so popuar among the pagans? It was done in honor of their false gods!! God looks at the heart, a tattoo doesn't enter there either.What about preachers,pastors, etc. that have them done AFTER they get saved and they're still saved, serving God with their whole heart?Yes, He looks at the heart. Is the heart obedience or not? I have FOUR tattoos and I love,worship, and serve God alone. The true God, I am indeed, without a shadow of a doubt SAVED. what about those that kill, steal,rape,get drunk,get high, etc? I will tell you this: IF you prayed and asked God if it was OK to get a tattoo and you 'heard' "Yes", you were not hearing from God. Why can I say this? Because for Hiim to say 'yes' is a contradiction to HIs written wordl. If you had them prior to salvation, that is a different story. I do know that some who have had tattoos felt led of the Lord to have them removed and despite the cost and pain involved, resolved to follow His command to do so. how come it seems so many say ''well they can be doing that and be saved, they just aren't living totally right''Scripture tells us that one born of God WILL NOT SIN. THere is a difference between the sins of ignorance (not knowing any better) and the sins of intent (knowing it is wrong and doing it anyway...which shows the condition of the heart as being disobedience and therefore not saved. God is very loving, but very black and right; righteous and soverign. now how come that is yet a tattoo means you aren't saved? NOT TRUE! For those that have read the scripture (Lev. 19:28) and choose to get one anyway, they are in disobedience and should repent...of the action and the rebellious attitude/pride/idolatry (elevating their own opinion above God's word). For those that got them prior to salvation and reading that verse (don't forget...people perish for LACK OF KNOWLEDGE: Hos. 4:6, Prove 5:23, 7:7, 9:16, `10:21...yeah FIVE TIMES, it's in there), there is God's grace and that person should seek His will on the matter of to leave it or get rid of it. IMO, it a tat is of any type of negative picture or words, it should be gotten rid of....words have power and can open the soul to undesireables.

Back in the Bible days, a tattoo was when they CUT the body OPEN and poured the ashes of the dead inside, worshiping a FALSE god.No, that was a 'cutting' or 'piercing' that drew blood. Life is in the blood and is not to be shed for any reason. Tats are done with INK. That's not at all what a tattoo is today.It is the same today. Do not be fooled into thinking otherwise. I've seen others covered in tattoos, head to toe some of them, and they have such a heart for God, they give TRUE worship, TRUE praise, and at least they aren't out living a hypocritical life like most do these days. Do you know when they GOT those tats??
Case in point: Todd Bently said that God gave him his tattoos. This is a deception from the pit of hell: 1 - God will not 'give' something to someone without their consent; 2 - God will not put upon a person something that His own word calls sin and idoaltry; 3 - to make marks upon the temple of the Holy Spirit is an abomination to the Lord...graffiti on His house.'You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD. NASB
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.KJV
It's quite simple to understand. You do or you don't obey. This is not a ceremonial lawor a sacrificial law. This is a spiritual law, not one that Christ fulfilled as He did the ceremonical and sacrifical laws.

Lastly, on a side note, ma'am you need to check on what you said first...you're basically saying we are without sin I never said we are without sin. I said we don't PURPOSELY sin.....cause if we're of God and saved, then we CAN'T sin you said...WRONG! we all sin DAILY.Most of us do sin daily. HOWEVER, because of What Christ Has Done, we ARE able to live a day, one day at a time, without sin. Easier said than done, of course, but IF the heart is right with God, it is possible. Also, you know what that verse is actually saying? it's saying those that are saved, and accepted God, can't choose to live in a habitual sin lifestyle. Because then, they're serving satan and not God.You must turn from that habitual(or addictive) sin and break free of it, allowing God to set you free. For those the Lords sets free, are free indeed. While that is a good implication, it is an implication. His word says
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. And that is pretty cut and dried...black and white and simple to understand. It says...DON'T DO IT. Argue all you want and try to justify getting tattos when you know scripture says not to.
Maggie
 
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I want such a granny !! :D
Although, I don't have a harley. So, you may have to sneak out on something else ..
Probably the car .. :p
Its ok Clement, I have a Harley... perhaps this granny will will it to ya when she kicks the bucket... Only of course after reaching the ripe old healthy age of 94. ;)
 
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Graffiti on the temple.

A tattoo says, "Look at me"

A Born Again says, "Look to Christ"

Are there God-loving people that have tattoos? ..... yes. Should a Christian desire to get one or another? ..... no.
sorry that's not always true. My tattoos have led others to ask about the Lord. They say to look to Christ. why should a Christian not desire to get something? I got mine AFTER I got saved. Do I want more? yes probably one day. My tattoos do not effect my relationship and walk with the Lord, nor do they hinder my witnessing to Christ. In fact, just a little bit ago, I lead my 15 year old cousin to the Lord. It's not ''graffiti'' either. I respect your opinion, but I don't have to agree :)
 
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I think all of you need to acknowledge the word of God, the Old testiment is that we would know God. Yes, we are under the new covenant it does not invalidate Gods word on issues and should not stop the efforts to pursue the will of God in all matters. I agree that at this I often fail. I have to tell you guys I agree with MaggieMye on what the Bible says about these things. I dont know about the loss of salvation mind you. God only knows. Pray for discernment in these things and pray that if there should be a veil of pride in these matter or any others that it would be lifted and the truth would be revealed in Christ Jesus name. Grow in faith & I will try to grow in grace as well. My opinion also is that I dont think Grace is going to hell for her cross tatoo.
 
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OK, you guys need to reread what I wrote. Excuse me ma'am, but who are you to say someone isn't saved because they have a tattoo? I said people that chose to DISOBEY are not saved. Many people have tattoos when then come to Christ. God accepts them. But the spirit behind the tattoo needs to be dealt with and its assignment over that person's life canceled. It may sound strange, but it is truth. you are not God.To even say that is silly. If you would read the word of God in it's proper context, and do some research on things, and not pick and choose certain verses to use and leave others out.Sweetie, I've been a Christian for longer than you've been alive. I have a degree in Practical Ministry, working on my masters and am also half way through getting certified as a pastor with Assembly of God. I do know how to read scripture. Don't accuse just because things sound unfamiliar or uncomfortable to you. What if someone got them before they got saved? You know, tattoos do NOT enter the soul, they only go on the skin.Not true. Every tattol has a spiritual meaning and almost always some demonic entity behind it. Why do you think it was so popuar among the pagans? It was done in honor of their false gods!! God looks at the heart, a tattoo doesn't enter there either.What about preachers,pastors, etc. that have them done AFTER they get saved and they're still saved, serving God with their whole heart?Yes, He looks at the heart. Is the heart obedience or not? I have FOUR tattoos and I love,worship, and serve God alone. The true God, I am indeed, without a shadow of a doubt SAVED. what about those that kill, steal,rape,get drunk,get high, etc? I will tell you this: IF you prayed and asked God if it was OK to get a tattoo and you 'heard' "Yes", you were not hearing from God. Why can I say this? Because for Hiim to say 'yes' is a contradiction to HIs written wordl. If you had them prior to salvation, that is a different story. I do know that some who have had tattoos felt led of the Lord to have them removed and despite the cost and pain involved, resolved to follow His command to do so. how come it seems so many say ''well they can be doing that and be saved, they just aren't living totally right''Scripture tells us that one born of God WILL NOT SIN. THere is a difference between the sins of ignorance (not knowing any better) and the sins of intent (knowing it is wrong and doing it anyway...which shows the condition of the heart as being disobedience and therefore not saved. God is very loving, but very black and right; righteous and soverign. now how come that is yet a tattoo means you aren't saved? NOT TRUE! For those that have read the scripture (Lev. 19:28) and choose to get one anyway, they are in disobedience and should repent...of the action and the rebellious attitude/pride/idolatry (elevating their own opinion above God's word). For those that got them prior to salvation and reading that verse (don't forget...people perish for LACK OF KNOWLEDGE: Hos. 4:6, Prove 5:23, 7:7, 9:16, `10:21...yeah FIVE TIMES, it's in there), there is God's grace and that person should seek His will on the matter of to leave it or get rid of it. IMO, it a tat is of any type of negative picture or words, it should be gotten rid of....words have power and can open the soul to undesireables.

Back in the Bible days, a tattoo was when they CUT the body OPEN and poured the ashes of the dead inside, worshiping a FALSE god.No, that was a 'cutting' or 'piercing' that drew blood. Life is in the blood and is not to be shed for any reason. Tats are done with INK. That's not at all what a tattoo is today.It is the same today. Do not be fooled into thinking otherwise. I've seen others covered in tattoos, head to toe some of them, and they have such a heart for God, they give TRUE worship, TRUE praise, and at least they aren't out living a hypocritical life like most do these days. Do you know when they GOT those tats??
Case in point: Todd Bently said that God gave him his tattoos. This is a deception from the pit of hell: 1 - God will not 'give' something to someone without their consent; 2 - God will not put upon a person something that His own word calls sin and idoaltry; 3 - to make marks upon the temple of the Holy Spirit is an abomination to the Lord...graffiti on His house.'You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the LORD. NASB
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.KJV
It's quite simple to understand. You do or you don't obey. This is not a ceremonial lawor a sacrificial law. This is a spiritual law, not one that Christ fulfilled as He did the ceremonical and sacrifical laws.

Lastly, on a side note, ma'am you need to check on what you said first...you're basically saying we are without sin I never said we are without sin. I said we don't PURPOSELY sin.....cause if we're of God and saved, then we CAN'T sin you said...WRONG! we all sin DAILY.Most of us do sin daily. HOWEVER, because of What Christ Has Done, we ARE able to live a day, one day at a time, without sin. Easier said than done, of course, but IF the heart is right with God, it is possible. Also, you know what that verse is actually saying? it's saying those that are saved, and accepted God, can't choose to live in a habitual sin lifestyle. Because then, they're serving satan and not God.You must turn from that habitual(or addictive) sin and break free of it, allowing God to set you free. For those the Lords sets free, are free indeed. While that is a good implication, it is an implication. His word says
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. And that is pretty cut and dried...black and white and simple to understand. It says...DON'T DO IT. Argue all you want and try to justify getting tattos when you know scripture says not to.
Maggie
Yeah like I said, someone needs to really read their Bible in it's TRUE context and do some research. I have, so I know what I"m talking about. I know without a doubt my tattoos are NOT a sin. If that were so, I would of been convicted and told no. I prayed for a long time before I had them done. Also, if that were the case we couldn't eat meat for the most part,we couldn't cut our hair, or anything else.
 
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yahweh_is4me

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I have at a tat and piercing and its a personal thing pray about it and see what God has to say about it..Remember your body is the temple of gods .. but if you feel like God is telling you its ok then I say go for it but I would say pray about it .. everyone has different conviction ..
 

themusicmiss

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I don’t think you should get a tattoo. Sixty years from now you might not want it.

True...

There was a music gig in college and this popular drummer was playing in it and two days ago the only thing that got my attention was a huge cross on his arm- I couldnt read it clearly...but im sure on the inside it had Praise the Lord and a few other words on it. I thought, for all the athiests it was a good witness ,right? somehow at least.
but ill be honest id be tempted to get other things ..for my own enjoyance..like, even music notes n stuff.
thanks for the replies, some very different opinions. Its interesting. cheers guys