TATTOOS AND DEMON POSSESSION

I believe tattoos certainly are an outward manifestation of what is on the heart. The Spaniards were right on the subject. Just as circumcision was given by God as a symbol of what is to take place spiritually in our hearts, tattoos are a symbol (presumably given by demons for the most part) of the sorry spiritual state of our degenerate hearts, and why they need renewal.

I can't understand why one whose heart is renewed would vandalise God's temple with pagan symbolism.

No, tattoos confer nothing but ink onto the skin of the recipient. Spirit possession comes from opening one's self up to demons, by whatever form that takes, whether getting tattoos, engaging in seances, or simply a request for demonic power. It's never good to pursue worldly practices once one has become born again, and such things should be discouraged, whether secular music, tattoos, or language that is unbecoming.

But let it be known that doing artwork on the skin bears no relation to demonism. There may be legitimate reasons for a Christian to get a tattoo, whether out of remembrance of something, cosmetic purpose, or maybe as a model or band member.

If one is trying to reach out to the world, a Christian may become "like them" to some degree, to win them. We shouldn't fear-monger or place condemnation on Christians--just encourage them to live holy lives and keep their mind singularly on Christ.

This CC Forum seems to be like a wild glass menagerie. You can see that there are all kinds of ‘people’ here. Those normal (few) and those ultra-normal (I wouldn’t say abnormal, because that’s a strong word).

If people cannot accept God’s truth and confess their sins/failures, I wonder how they can call themselves Normal Christians. Is there a kind that can be categorised as Abnormal Christians? The evasions, the obfuscations, the lies, the slanders, the irreverent talk, the self-justification, the bullying, the extreme paranoia, the headaches & tears (from feminine or effeminate people, not sure); the inability to submit to truth — what can I say?

If Moses Young hadn’t turned up, I would have thought I was in bedlam.

I feel these ultra-normal people should interact with real, live, flesh-and-blood Christian folks in their community, and not escape into the frivolous world of virtual reality.

The abnormal is the new normal.

Since you asked the question, and since I started the OP, I must say that a ring would have been far better. It's actually kind of stupid to tattoo 50. Because if you've been married 55 years, and you have a 50 tat, I wonder what your wife will think of it! Tattoos, to put it mildly, are stupid!

Since you asked the question, and since I started the OP, I must say that a ring would have been far better. It's actually kind of stupid to tattoo 50. Because if you've been married 55 years, and you have a 50 tat, I wonder what your wife will think of it! Tattoos, to put it mildly, are stupid!

Im not pious enough to post on this thread. Back to the abnormal for me. 🙋‍♂️

This is a clear case of faulty human judgment trying to override God's Authoritative Word!

Thanks for the admission. The abnormal is the new normal in CC.
Frankly, except for Moses Young, nobody else here seem to fear God.

I find you to be very agressive for a lover of Christ Jesus whos only message is peace

You don't have to be pious. If you are normal or near-normal, it's enough.
Otherwise the cacophony of this bedlam around me is quite deafening.

Your beliefs, not Gods!

Thanks for the admission. The abnormal is the new normal in CC.
Frankly, except for Moses Young, nobody else here seem to fear God.

If you don't have the fear of God, it's useless to talk about the love of God.
The fear of God and the love of God GO TOGETHER.
Just as Repentance and Faith GO TOGETHER.
And Salvation and Holiness GO TOGETHER. (If you are living unholy, worldly lives, you'll be in for a big shock in the future!)

And you wish for God to judge you as you judge others?

Careful, sir. His only message is Peace?
Beware of the wrath of the Lamb (the Lamb being our Lord Jesus Himself).
He is a consuming fire against all unholiness, worldiness and 'cover-ups for sin'!
He will judge everyone by the Word of God, which is His own Word.
Yes, the Word which is a sharp two-edged sword.
Okay?

I find you to be very agressive for a lover of Christ Jesus whos only message is peace

Tut-tut! Moses Young spoke the truth. Based on God's Infallible, Inerrant, Everlasting & Authoritative Word. Got it?
Not your faulty imagination or foolish judgments.

Thanks!

I judge myself.
And I have spiritual people who judge me, and I accept their judgments.
And I ask God to judge me daily and show me where I am failing.

But I never try to DENY GOD'S WORD as many here seem to be doing.
There's a saying in several Asian countries, that when the truth is preached, 'the rats come out of the woodwork'.
(That applies not only to rats, but other rodents, reptiles, pests, etc.)
That's a saying; 'just saying'!

I think you got me wrong. I am not aggressive; I am defending the apostles' doctrine! Acts 2.42. The entire Word of God.
Not the abysmal opinions of a degenerate world.

And to show you that I am for peace, here's a poster! View attachment 228402

I find you to be very agressive for a lover of Christ Jesus whos only message is peace