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Bible Study Leviticus 18 & 19

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Hello everybody. I was reading in these two chapters today and found some interesting verses that I think I understand it, but I am not sure, so here they are. The last one was from 1 Corinthians.

1."You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination." Leviticus 18:22 - Does this refer to homosexuality? If not what does this refer too? Is there any other areas in the bible that talks about homosexuality? Please respond with whether my understanding is correct or wrong and/or any other areas of the bible that refer to homosexuality.

2. "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh on account of the dead or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the LORD." Leviticus 19:28 - Does this refer to tatoo's or piercing's? Does this forbid tatoo's or any sort or am I mistaken on the interpretation, does this go against piercings and tatoo's today? If not, than is it ok for tatoo's?

3. Does not nature itself teach you that for a man to wear long hair is degrading to him, 15 but if a woman has long hair, it is her pride? For her hair is given to her for a covering. 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 - Does this mean all men should wear their hair short? Is this bad if a man does not wear his hair short? Does this quite possibly mean Jesus had short hair?
 
There are MANY references to 'abominable', abomination', and 'abominations' in the scriptures, J6o7h8n3 (?). You'll find that many Christians have their own 'cherished abominations', however, and often present them on this forum with much enthusiasm. The 'lying with a male as one would a woman' is an oldie but a goodie that is bandied about a lot.

Problem is ...in their zeal for doing so, many Christians ignore scores of other 'equal abominations', some of which might even apply to them ...heaven forbid! It's often a case of 'pick out your favorite abomination and run with it.' In the end I guess it all comes down to the fact that, as sinners, we're ALL of us subject to committing 'abominations' in the eyes of God. The hardest thing for some of us is to actually confess to this fact.
 
SputnikBoy said:
There are MANY references to 'abominable', abomination', and 'abominations' in the scriptures, J6o7h8n3 (?). You'll find that many Christians have their own 'cherished abominations', however, and often present them on this forum with much enthusiasm. The 'lying with a male as one would a woman' is an oldie but a goodie that is bandied about a lot.

Problem is ...in their zeal for doing so, many Christians ignore scores of other 'equal abominations', some of which might even apply to them ...heaven forbid! It's often a case of 'pick out your favorite abomination and run with it.' In the end I guess it all comes down to the fact that, as sinners, we're ALL of us subject to committing 'abominations' in the eyes of God. The hardest thing for some of us is to actually confess to this fact.
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Actually, I don't think we ignore them at all. It's just that society is trying to get people to buy into the lie that homosexuality isn't a sin. So currently, the texts that show what God thinks about homosexuality are quite relevant in today's society. :)
 
Hi J6-

Interesting questions you bring up. Romans chapter 1 also speaks of
homosexuality (vs 26 and following). Verse 18 is a key verse here:
'For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and
unrighteousness of men, WHO HOLD THE TRUTH IN UNRIGHTEOUSNESS.

Though vs 18 eludes to homosexuality, the heart of Paul's remarks here is directed to those who know the truth but refusing to avail it's power to
bring about holiness, they become deceived by their sin. And it could be this way with any number of sins, not just homosexuality (though it IS the extreme example).


As far as tatooing goes- it is my understanding that the verses in Leviticus are referring to a ritualistic custom of pagan priests. The cutting of the flesh, and peircing were done in rituals of worship to pagan gods, and to their dead. I'm not sure that today's trend of tatooing and peircing really comes under this judgment. IMHO, I'm inclined to say it does not.

Hope this helps :)
 
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