Comments on The Nature In Us: Tattoos For Christians?

I appreciate the feedback because there is rarely ...

2010-02-19T10:00:30.933-05:00

I appreciate the feedback because there is rarely one side to a matter, but the bottom line for all Christians should always be to follow The Word rather than our own feelings.

I didn't ponder the information much when I posted the article from another website ... but after getting comments I decided to study to see what I saw God's Word having to say about it.

I wrote a post with my thoughts on the matter: Influence of Tattoos.

Thank you to all who are commenting! :-)

Hey all, I like this topic, very interesting. I&...

2010-02-16T08:34:20.794-05:00

Hey all,

I like this topic, very interesting. I'm a saved bible reader and believer. Because of that, I know I'm to look to Paul as he followed Jesus for right division of my bible (II Tim 3:15), and yes, there are divisions and differences you need to understand to "get" your bible, as there are no mistakes in it. I know now that God deals with people differently throughout the ages (Heb 1:1). God has made different rewards and consequences for Israel than he has for the body of Christ today. I know I'm definitely not Israel; I'm saved by faith in Christ's finished sacrifice and am a member of the body of Christ. But one thing is true for both groups, respect, tattoos were definitely NOT acceptable for Israel, and they're not desirable now for us as members of the body of Christ, period. Because I'm saved now, I would not get myself a tattoo (my gut reaction whenever I see a tattoo is slavery or prison because they do represent that). BUT I also know I can't condemn anybody who does have a tattoo. That would be how Paul would have us deal with people, saved or unsaved.

Some of the most practical and best advice Paul has for us saved folks is in Colossians 3 and 4. If you're a "new man" in Christ, you "set your affections on things above" as you mature because you're dead in Christ and already have "spiritual blessings in heavenly places," Ephesians 1:3.

The main point for the saved, bible believing man/woman in his/her individual daily walk is to TALK 1-on-1with people about their soul, which is the only thing that really matters. You know if you're saved you no longer "hang out" with people or in places that are questionable. It's about dealing with individuals, not following some crowd who thinks they're "praising" God by getting some mark on their body. To me, that's just weird. My 2 cents.

Karen, You make a really great point; it is about...

2010-02-15T18:15:56.685-05:00

Karen,

You make a really great point; it is about the outside and your walk with God. Christians can decide whether or not to get tattoos, but God said, let everything we do praise Him, so I believe getting a tattoo is something that should be well-thought out.

I've been following Jesus since I was 14, and ...

2010-02-15T16:22:15.348-05:00

I've been following Jesus since I was 14, and I'll 'fess up and admit I'm 50 now and considering getting a small dove tattoo. I don't consider this in any way "anti-Christian." It's my relationship with God and how I live it out that's important...not whether I have long or short hair, wear makeup or get a tattoo. There's my two cents!

Hello, This has always been a really good topic to...

2010-02-15T11:12:57.998-05:00

Hello,
This has always been a really good topic to consider. I am a strong Christian and I have 3 tattoos, one being the word, Agape to remind me of Christ's unconditional love for me and the sacrifice He made in dying on the cross. I believe Christians can use their tattoos for praise to God, as what my sister did when getting several tattoos, one "Jesus Saves" and a bible verse. I believe that if we are offering up our bodies to God in praise that's what He will look at, no matter if we have tattoos on our bodies or not. It's just my personal way of expressing myself and allowing for others to see the tattoo and ask what it means. Then I have an opportunity to explain my faith. :)