[for the dead.]

One press on coming up...Just for you!  

Hey--a question or two if I may--just to get your take and not necessarily to debate....k?

Do you shave your facial hair? (If you are not male then please ignore the question.  )

And...here is Lev 19:28 (the verse in question) in a couple different versions:

28   Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. (KJV)

28 " 'Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD . (NIV)

28You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD. (NKJV)

I interpret that the same way many scholars do--that we aren't to make cuttings or tattoo for the dead. (This was a pagan ritual in those times) So, if we're not doing it 'for the dead' then how does this verse really apply to us?

Just wondering what your take is, that's all.

And I will agree to disagree with you

Well, not about finding the Bible offensive, there isn't one part of God's word which offends me. It's my sword!

It's always nice getting others opinions, isn't it?  

Anyway, for anyone who may be interested here's an example of what I think I would like my next tattoo to be. (Still undecided)



Galations 6:17 reads "From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus."

God bless.  

I really like it here so far, thank you for the warm welcome.  

 

Hope you like it here.  

I'm 20+10.  

I would ask God to..................


Take all pain and suffering out of the world. Those of us that suffer from pain, everyday know what I mean by this. Those of you that don't suffer pain everyday, chances are you may not know.

Christ is Love.
DW

Romans 8:18
I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.

May God make your days more bearable in this life. I can't imagine suffering everyday, but just said a prayer for you and wanted you to know that. God bless.

HEY VIC!   Don't I know you from somewhere??  

Hi there  

I just wanted to respond to this one statement even though it wasn't directed at me, if that' sok.

What reason is there for getting a tattoo? What is at the heart of it? Is it not vanity? Proverbs 31:30 -Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, {But} a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.

I can tell you that my reasons are not vanity. You may not believe it, but it's true.   That's all...I just wanted to point out that while some people get tattoos out of vanity, not all do.

Vanity is definitely not an issue I struggle with--those who know me, know this to be true. I don't wear makeup, get my nails done, or mess with fancy hair do's. Appearances really mean zilch to me.

My next tattoo will be done as a witnessing tool...don't knock it either. You'd be surprised how well it works.

Whoa! He's a llama too!  

*wonders what the llama thing means*  

I think if a woman places herself in a "man's" position then she should take the consequences like a man. This, from a woman I know when I was in ROTC (many moons ago) the rules were the same for us as they were for the guys and I liked it that way.

If I won a competition with lesser rules then did I really win? I would rather win fair and square than to think someone let me win or that I only won because I had different rules than anyone else. JMO.  

[Religion is the story of what a sinful man tries to do for a holy God; the gospel is the story of what a holy God has done for sinful men.]

Religion is the story of what a sinful man tries to do for a holy God; the gospel is the story of what a holy God has done for sinful men.

AMEN BROTHER. I loved this post, thank you for sharing.  

Hehe, "God Rocks."  

Hey, Homeskillet, watcha cookn'?

Whatcha want?  

And...are you really a llama?  

The other question is why would you want to get a tattoo anyway? There really is no good reason why other than you probably think it's cool - and don't try to justify it by saying you want to get a "religious tattoo." Hey, you should get a tattoo that says the Leviticus 19:28 verse - hehehe  

Nope, my next one will be Galations 6:17  

Besides, aren't you relieved now? I heard getting a tattoo really hurts.

Mine didn't hurt at all.  

I am new here myself, it is nice to meet you.  

I've been involved in the prison ministry before, what a blessing that was. God bless you in your efforts.

Total ApologetiX fan here...I think they are extremely talented and extremely underrated in the Christian and secular communities.