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The point I got from Nathanael’s post is, “We should not conform to the world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." Tattoos are a pagan practice of the world and as Christians we should not be indulging. Be blessed. Toby

I disagree that tattoos can be a good witness tool. All of mine have been nothing but a hindrance to me. Following is why I feel this way. Imagine if you will that each one of us is a large window made up of many smaller panes of glass. On one side of the window are Jesus and His glorious...

Good post, Farouk, Not only did John teach about the dangers of loving the world, but this was something that was prominent in Paul’s and James’ teaching also. I really like what James, the brother of Jesus, had to say about the subject. James said: “What causes quarrels and what causes...

I will agree that as Christians we are afforded certain freedoms as outlined in Romans 14. However, these freedoms come with the prohibition of obedience. One needs only to look to God’s first couple to see how this works. Adam and Eve were given the freedom to enjoy the Garden of Eden, but...

Good afternoon, Sparrow, Please correct me if I’m in error, but it sounds like you are suggesting that I am negatively judging those with tattoos. I have reread all my posts and I can find nowhere where I have judged anyone. The question was asked “Should Christians have tattoos?” and I gave...

Good afternoon Deborah, This started in the Tattoo Thread. My stance was that tattoos are of the world and Christians should not get them. I cited Rom.12:1-2 as my reference. One of the replies to my post was, “Christian liberty is at stake here and only a legalist will try to take that away...

I didn’t want to highjack another thread so I thought I would post this question here. Legalism and Christian freedom came up in a different thread along with where to draw a line between the two. My point of view is that if we take too many “Liberties” and let too much of the world into the...

Good afternoon Farouk, You are correct, the verse I mentioned says nothing about tattoos; it says much more. It is just one of many ways we are instructed to live and to be obedient to The Most High God. In the verses you mentioned, I believe Paul is doing the same to Timothy. Paul charges...

Sparrow, I’m not trying to answer for Jethro, but I agree with him. Paul teaches we are to spiritually worship God by presenting our bodies as living sacrifices. Furthermore he goes on to teach that we are not to conform to the ways of the world. I appeal to you therefore, brothers,by the...

I answered no to the Question “Should Christians have tattoos?†only because there wasn’t a choice that read, “Should Christians “get†tattoos?†<O:p</O:p I don’t believe Christians should get tattoos, but many have them, including me. <O:p</O:p I have several tattoos, all of which...

Good morning Farouk. You wrote, “Just hypothetically, if some of your tattoos had been faith based and they continued to bring about faith related conversations with people (even though now you wouldn't get any more tattoos and maybe you even would regret faith based tattoos, if you had...

Good afternoon Farouk, As Christians, we are called to be different than those of the world. What we have is special, and those who have yet to find Jesus should look at us and our actions and want what we have. If Christians adopt the ways of the world in an attempt to evangelize, we become...

Paul writes about not passing judgment on one another in Romans 14, but he also warns us not to cause another to stumble in that same chapter. Paul wrote, “Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by...

Jethro, I agree whole heartedly with everything you have written on this issue. I waited until I was 52 to give my life to Jesus, and in those 52 years I became very much a part of the world. I was addicted to alcohol, pornography, and had acquired several large tattoos. After surrendering...

Re: Joint motivation: "wife, sister-in-law and their mother all have the same tattoo" Farouk, As you know, I have changed my mind on this subject. I went from a supporter to one who is opposed to a Christian getting a tattoo. I attribute this change of mind to my growth in Christ. The...

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Stove, I’m sorry to hear of your troubles. I don’t post much, but I do read many of the posts, and I want you to know that I have learned a lot from reading what you have posted in past threads. I don’t believe you're wrong for feeling the way you do, in fact you’re in good company...

I think I’m missing something here because I don’t understand how one can hold something that is full of errors as foundational.

Thank you, farouk. We are really enjoying growing in Christ together. Praise God. Be blessed. Toby

At the age of 52, I had what I consider a “Damascus Road†conversion. It was a lot like hitting a brick wall at 60mph and turning around and heading the exact opposite direction at the same speed. It was the best thing that has ever happened in my life. <O:p</O:p My wife and I spent the...