tattoos??

[mounty]

Brother Shane

You must have read it wrong, as no one said we need tattoos to remind us of Jesus, but they do remind some of us at times. The point that was put out there was it can be a good conversation opener and applys to some people not all.

Are you really telling me you never not once have allowed Jesus to slip from your mind for a moment while confronted with everyday tasks and issues ? really brother?

God Bless

You know, it's a shame.
People need a tottoo now to think about the lord..
It's pretty bad when you need a tattoo to remind you of what jesus did for us.
This really upsets me.
Jesus would rather see you remember him in your heart not from a tattoo.

God bless you all!

 

[ablesd12]

not at all

We've all sinned and come short sorry for allowing my words to be misintpretated. not my intention bro sorry. I was just simply conveying that I didn't think tattoos were an issue with the Lord more than the winning of souls and the issues of our heart. If you say in your heart that you want a tattoo to glorify God I believe its acceptable. If you say in your heart you wnt a tattoo to be accepted then theres a heart issue is all I was saying . Sorry bro

 

[Shane M.]

Brother Shane

You must have read it wrong, as no one said we need tattoos to remind us of Jesus, but they do remind some of us at times. The point that was put out there was it can be a good conversation opener and applys to some people not all.

Are you really telling me you never not once have allowed Jesus to slip from your mind for a moment while confronted with everyday tasks and issues ? really brother?

God Bless

Yes. Jesus is with me day and night.
Can you honestly say the same?
not being rude but coming to a christian website and talking about jesus doesin't necessarily make you christian.
Ever since I have become chirstian, i have been ONE with the lord.
I never sin.
The lord is all around me.
You may say, what is he talking about, he thinks he is christian? He doesin't make any sence.
Can you truly say you are a christian?
Don't think you can sin and then ask for forgiveness.
God knows what is in your heart.
This may not go for all of you, but for the majority.

As for the tattoos, I was just saying that people don;t realise anymore what being a christian is all about. Evan thugs or gangster wear crosses all over their bodies and think the lord will forgive them everytime they kill someone.
But again, you can say what you whant about me now, but i think you all know i am right.
You probobly all have somthing negative to say about me now but keep it to yourself please.

God bless you all!

 

[Br. Bear]

Hi, first, Shane, dear brother, the things you wrote here don't really make much sense, you're right.

Yes. Jesus is with me day and night.
Can you honestly say the same?
not being rude but coming to a christian website and talking about jesus doesin't necessarily make you christian.
Ever since I have become chirstian, i have been ONE with the lord.
I never sin.
The lord is all around me.
You may say, what is he talking about, he thinks he is christian? He doesin't make any sence.
Can you truly say you are a christian?
Don't think you can sin and then ask for forgiveness.
God knows what is in your heart.
This may not go for all of you, but for the majority. ???

This thread is about tattoos, so let's keep it that way. I am glad you love Jesus, please show the readers of this thread this love of yours.

Can I ask a question Shane?
Do you think your words here glorify the Lord, or you?
Can you use words here to witness to Christ? Is it possible to witness here without words? Surely, from what you are dictating, you don't need to write anything here to spread the word... you see, words are a thing in print, they paint a picture of our thoughts that others might see them and if we use them to bring glory to the Lord, then it is His doing.

Also do you have any scripture in your home besides what is written in your Bible? Like a picture on the wall or something? Have you never read or seen anything that has made you think of Jesus or God, or give Him praise?

You know, it's a shame.
People need a tottoo now to think about the lord..
It's pretty bad when you need a tattoo to remind you of what jesus did for us.
This really upsets me.
Jesus would rather see you remember him in your heart not from a tattoo. Shane, I think Jesus would rather see us loving one another with a pure heart... I don't think He is too worried about tattoos or your or my opinion of them.

As for the tattoos, I was just saying that people don;t realise anymore what being a christian is all about. Evan thugs or gangster wear crosses all over their bodies and think the lord will forgive them everytime they kill someone.Do you know this, Shane? And, how many have you corrected and led to the Lord?
But again, you can say what you whant about me now, but i think you all know i am right.
You probobly all have somthing negative to say about me now but keep it to yourself please. Shane.... do unto others as you would have them do unto you, brother.

Shane, you are loved by the Lord, as is everyone who reads this. You have been fearfully and wonderously made, and the Lord is gracious towards you and me and all others who call upon Him. Bless you

Now, please let's stick to the subject.
We can all find reasons to justify or condemn. But whether or not we are into tattoos or not, Jesus is into people, and loves someone not because they have or don't have tattoos. Remember this. We love Him because He first loved us.
By all means save some. I know that we don't need a tattoo to witness to Jesus. I also know that having one can help break the ice. The ice that is so hard and cold because people are left to die while others bicker over useless and vain things.

Now, consider this, a man covered in tattoos who visits the sick, visits those in prison, feeds the hungry and clothes the naked, AND a person without even a little tattoo (or ear ring) who claims to have done all sorts in Jesus name.To who is Jesus going to say, "Well done!"?

What if the woman who saves a child from drowning in the churning seas has tattoos all over her back and arms? Would we thank her at least?

I do not recommend anyone get a tattoo, and as far as whether or not I have one, that is God's business, if He cares to tell you, BUT, for all those who mock and judge people with tattoos, it is not your place to judge. IT is the Lord's place, and we ought not steal from Him...eh?

Scripturally, our bodies are made up of dust, will perish and by grace alone will be renewed. Except for a few, all bodies thus far, have, if they lived long enough, grown weak and wrinkled, and died/expired. Tattoos or not.
I thank the Almighty God of Jesus Christ the Lord that He does not fuss over bodies, but is the LOVER of my soul...and yours.

Bless you ...><>

Br. Bear

 

[Chad]

Yes. Jesus is with me day and night.
Can you honestly say the same?
not being rude but coming to a christian website and talking about jesus doesin't necessarily make you christian.
Ever since I have become chirstian, i have been ONE with the lord.
I never sin.
The lord is all around me.
You may say, what is he talking about, he thinks he is christian? He doesin't make any sence.
Can you truly say you are a christian?
Don't think you can sin and then ask for forgiveness.
God knows what is in your heart.
This may not go for all of you, but for the majority.

As for the tattoos, I was just saying that people don;t realise anymore what being a christian is all about. Evan thugs or gangster wear crosses all over their bodies and think the lord will forgive them everytime they kill someone.
But again, you can say what you whant about me now, but i think you all know i am right.
You probobly all have somthing negative to say about me now but keep it to yourself please.

God bless you all!

Your response is completely bogus and full of pride.

I never sin.

1 John 1:8-9

8If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Don't think you can sin and then ask for forgiveness.

Your off track, not speaking truth again. Do you even READ your bible.

Acts 13:38-39

38Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
39And by him all that believe are justified from all things, from which ye could not be justified by the law of Moses.

Shane, you are full of pride and arrogance. Shame on you. You are not welcomed to post in this thread again. If you do, consider your account closed.

 

[Ncdataman]

Yes. Jesus is with me day and night.
Can you honestly say the same?
not being rude but coming to a christian website and talking about jesus doesin't necessarily make you christian.
Ever since I have become chirstian, i have been ONE with the lord.
I never sin.
The lord is all around me.
You may say, what is he talking about, he thinks he is christian? He doesin't make any sence.
Can you truly say you are a christian?
Don't think you can sin and then ask for forgiveness.
God knows what is in your heart.
This may not go for all of you, but for the majority.

As for the tattoos, I was just saying that people don;t realise anymore what being a christian is all about. Evan thugs or gangster wear crosses all over their bodies and think the lord will forgive them everytime they kill someone.
But again, you can say what you whant about me now, but i think you all know i am right.
You probobly all have somthing negative to say about me now but keep it to yourself please.

God bless you all!

I find your post full of pride and discept dear brother. You never sin??? Really? I find this answer laughable and down right silly. If you could stop yourself from sinning then you would have no need of Christ. Have you even read the bible yet? I find it best to know what you speak of BEFORE you post.

NC

 

[spitnot]

2 weeks of vacation and traveling and no internet connection. it's been a while. thank Jesus i'm here again.

indeed! the issue of pride. you may not have a tattoo and you think you're better, then you've just allowed the devil to have a foothold of you... but you're full of pride and their goes the heart issues now exposed.

i've read that having a tatto doesn't get you any closer to the Lord. true indeed. but not having a tatto doesn't get you any closer or make you holier either. for what matters most is what is in your heart. i've seen some Christians who are heavily tattooed and they looked so rugged yet i admire their passion in advancing the gospel and sharing the love of Christ. they go to the street corners and boldly speak Jesus to the gangsters and youths and win hearts and souls for Christ. what a pity to those who judge their own brothers and become self-righteous and yet they just sit in the church and warm the seats and didn't even bother to snatch souls. being busy of nothing but criticism.

indeed we are saved to serve... and therefore we become ambassadors of Christ, and we must represent Him properly.

when we pick verses from the bible, lets not be bias by quoting some to meet and justify our opinions (that's taking the verse out of context and worse, putting God in a box).

THE LAW; it is for those who are perishing, for if you are under the law then you are under the power of sin and we know that those who are under sin has no life in them. but we who are saved by Grace through faith are not under the law, because Christ (Eph 2:14-15) "For He Himself is our peace... by abolishing in His flesh the law with its commandments and regulations." Freedom in Christ indeed, righteousness not from the law but by grace.

tattoo - if you can't handle it because you don't like it, keep it that way and it's good for you, but nonetheless should you say it's wrong for Christians to have one. if you're a Christian and you like tattoos and you want to have one, check your heart! seek Jesus! let His peace abide in you! make sure it will not be a stumbling block to anybody and make sure it's not a spur of the moment desire.

most of all, let LOVE rule above everything you'll do.

Speak Christ, speak Love.

 

[Nathi]

i think we are so concerned about things of which wont even get us closer to God. i really think that a new creation is what matters to God. God looks on the inside. and for the Scripture in Leviticus, one needs to understand what the author was reffering to, tattooing was different in those days. "If we were to obey the laws of the Old Testament we would also be bound by rules that would restrict shellfish and pork eating, hairstyles, wearing of clothes made from two different fabrics". we should be models on Christ, not Pharises!

God Bless

 

[Bunnytus]

Thank you for sharing this...I completely agree! :wink:

i think we are so concerned about things of which wont even get us closer to God. i really think that a new creation is what matters to God. God looks on the inside. and for the Scripture in Leviticus, one needs to understand what the author was reffering to, tattooing was different in those days. "If we were to obey the laws of the Old Testament we would also be bound by rules that would restrict shellfish and pork eating, hairstyles, wearing of clothes made from two different fabrics". we should be models on Christ, not Pharises!

God Bless

 

[Farmer4Jesus]

tattoo

I have given this tattoo discussion a lot of thought because I have two myself. I had my tattoos done prior to becoming saved. Now in today's society, tattoos are common along with all sorts of other evils. Trying to reach a lost child these days is absolutely the hardest thing to do. That child might happen to like tattoos or they may think you are different because you are a Christian with one. For example: Look at the new age Christian rock music. There is some debate whether some of it glorifies God or not. Some of it sounds like headbanging heavy metal. But...............The kids love it. Sometimes it takes different angles to reach the lost of today's society. Having a tattoo of Jesus may interest a child enough to where they start asking questions about Him. Could be a good witnessing tool. I don't think I will ever get anymore tattoos but you can bet if I do, they will be of a type that atleast tries to glorify God. God Bless

 

[shipwreck]

Farmer i agree with you. I myself have many tattoo's and I recieved them after my salavtion many years ago. I happen to like them some of them glorify the Lord some may agree with that and others may not I have Jesus saves on my hand and one of the reason's for this is it is a reminder of who I belong to and every time I see it It also reminds me to stay in line. Also as you had said it has the effect of reaching a different crowd most people would atomatically assume much different becuase of the tattoo's but when they get to know me they get to know the Lord.Some say tattoo's are bad others not but let's let God be the judge of that. love in Christ.

 

[Farmer4Jesus]

Amen brother. Let's let God judge us. I would hate to think God said, I sent my one and only son to die a brutal, sacrificial death so that all of those that believe in Him-except the ones with tattoos-shall have eternal life. The sad truth is that we live in a judgemental world. To prove this, I challenge you to send a dirty, stinky, and unkept homeless man into a suburban church and see if they make room for him in the pews. Some will but most will not. Simply put, judgement is killing modern day Christianity. If you were to meet the guy that lead me to the Lord in a dark alley, you would run for your life. He is tattooed, decked out in motorcycle leather, and as rough looking as you can find. But..........This guy gets the job done for the Lord. I have not seen many people with a passion like his for the Lord since. When I share Jesus with people, I try to get them where they are most comfortable. I also try to blend in with their types and relate to their environments and circumstances. Something as wierd as having a tattoo could make the difference in whether or not they listen. Personally, I would tattoo my entire body if I thought it would bring one sinner to repentance. Jesus is not only the way, He is the only way.

 

[shipwreck]

Farmer I agree it's not what's on our skin that matters. What matters is if we get the job done and like you said some people feel judgement from the church but when they have someone they can relate to they feel comfortable.

 

[rizen1]

Just a reminder this is the teen hang out.

God bless

 

[chickuhdee20]

Spitnot, I agree with you. I see nothing wrong with tattoos. I have some and I plan on getting more. No one can judge me, but God.

 

[Truehearts]

This is my take on tatoos:

Romans 14:13

Therefore let us stop passing judgement on one another. Instead, make up your mind not to put any stumbling block or obstacle in your brother's way.

We can always say 'nothings wrong' with tatoos, but as a testimony we have to remember that we must be cautious, not just to the unbelievers but with our fellow believers.

If tatoos are being a stumbling block to our brothers we must think about getting tatoos..

For example:
Teenagers think that tattoos are cool, so they get the coolest (most of the time - demonic) signs to put on the different parts of their body. And show it off to their friends... And so it goes they saw a Christian guys with tatoos too and they will say to themselves,
"We'll tatoos are okay, Christians are no different from us."
Or there will be a new Christian whom will say, "Hey, my friends got some tatoos and I want one too, except mine will be OneWay Sign, or WWJD...because I am a Christian"


I, for one is distressed of seeing tatoos on Christians...
first of all it is a a form of superior alteration, we hurt our skins to the point of burning it... And we must remember our physical body is God's temple,
second we don't need to hurt ourselves in showing how much we love God or to be identified as Christians, we are only identified by the Holy Spirit within us, not some sign or symbol.
third and most importantly we must always consider what tatoos mean on other culture, what people will say on people who have tatoos, OUR TESTIMONY MATTERS...

ask yourselves...

Will Jesus get a tatoo?

 

[unionjack]

First off: have 2 tattoos. Neither of them are visible (they are on my ribs). Neither of them are "anti-Christian". I am acting in the hope that God will judge me not according to the fact that I chose that particular way to honor my ancestors. I do understand those who argue that the Bible says not to mark ourselves; that's their choice to interpret it that way. Honestly, it comes down to the fact that no one will know if tattoos are really that bad until we face Him. I hope He will judge us by our good deeds and not by our ink...

 

[JosephJay]

If tattoos are something that will trigger a negative feeling about the others around you then I won't recommend inking it on.

Also, you have to remember that these decisions are decisions that might stick with you for a lifetime(unless you can pay for those expensive laser tattoo removing thingy).

It really depends on the individual's conviction of the Holy Spirit, if you have no problem with it, carry on. If it really bugs you to not get inked on, then don't.

 

[Nathi]

I just think that before we reply to something we must read the entire scripture and understand what is said. you cant quote one part and leave out the rest. As for me, i think what matters is a changed heart, If i make a tatoo that honours God i dont see it as being wrong. But the key here is if you feel that is is wrong dont do it because the bible says if you go against your heart you are sinning, i have paraphrased is though i cant remember where the scripture is. The is also a dvd by Louie Giglio on this subject of tatoos

 

[Orla01]

I am very grateful to God for this thread! I'd wanted to ask this question but could not paste the question as hard as I tried. I do have a witness 'cos I asked a sister on this forum to help me out. But the good Lord, who sees our hearts saw through my questioning heart and made someone who's more computer savvy ask the same question, indeed......4There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; 5One Lord, one faith, one baptism, 6One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. [Ephesians 4:4-6].
This thread has completely helped me to clarify all I need to know in the light of God's Holy words. Thanks everyone.
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