inked Christians

[mio]

Heps, ma sira na sad ni kai gi sugdan na sad.

[cRoSs_eYed_cYcloPs]

Your missing the point here. TS wants to hear our reaction regarding a Christian having or will be having a tatoo. We are Not talking about conviction, or salvation, our topic is about the Bibles teachings on body painting.

You said about 'living with Christ everyday' nya ultimu iyang teachings sa bibliya wa nimu sunda - gi unsa man pagka live with Christ ana? murag way logic nga statement.

Since naa may nahisulat sa Bibliya naa jud nay Purpose, ug since gisugo man tah dapat cguro sundun natu - Gawas lang cguro if makapamatuod tah nga kana nga sugo OPTIONAL ra na ug pwedi ra i SKIP.

Murag over rasad na imoha reaction. So if strikto jud kaayo are you saying dili ma-save ang usa ka-taw kay naa siya tatoo?

I don't think i missed any point. Being a christian apil jud na conviction and salvation. The Bible is all about salvation... dili ba?

Murag sad kag kinsa mo ingon nga walay logic nga statement da.

I am not for it nor I am against it. I'm not here to debate or argue like sa style nimo. Wa sad nako gibang-ga si TS or anyone.

[noy]

-ur body
is a temple
of d holy spirit.
naa ra nmo
kung imo hugaw
hugawan
or limpyohan.
God bless-

i get this a lot..hehehe yep i agree that our bodies are the temple of the holy spirit..
that's why i take care of my body, i don't drink,i don't smoke and i do regular exercise to keep my body healthy..

[cRoSs_eYed_cYcloPs]

Sometimes we have the tendency to get verses from the Bible and not getting the whole context sa verse and why it was written.

Read this article.
-----------------------------http://christianity.about.com/od/faqhelpdesk/f/tattoochristian.htm ----
What does the Bible say about tattoos? Is it a sin to get a tattoo?
Besides looking into what the Bible says about tattoos, together we'll consider the concerns surrounding tattooing today and present a self quiz to help you decide if getting a tattoo is right or wrong.
Answer: The answer, I believe, is yes and no.

To Tattoo or Not To?
This is a question many Christians struggle with. I believe tattooing falls into the category of "disputable matters" where the Bible is not clear. But wait a minute, you might be thinking. The Bible says in Leviticus 19:28, "Do not cut your bodies for the dead, and do not mark your skin with tattoos. I am the Lord." (NLT) How much clearer can that be?

It's important, however, to look at the verse in context. This passage in Leviticus, including the surrounding text, is specifically dealing with the pagan religious rituals of the people living around the Israelites. God’s desire is to set his people apart from other cultures. The focus here is prohibiting worldly, heathen worship and witchcraft. God forbids his holy people to engage in idolatrous, pagan worship and sorcery which imitates the heathens. He does this out of protection, because he knows this will lead them away from the one true God.

It's interesting to observe verse 26, "Do not eat meat that has not been drained of its blood," and verse 27, "Do not trim off the hair on your temples or trim your beards." Well, certainly many Christians today eat non-kosher meats and get haircuts without participating in the forbidden worship of pagans. Back then these customs were associated with pagan rites and rituals. Today they are not.

So, the important question remains, is getting a tattoo a form of pagan, worldly worship still forbidden by God today? My answer is, this matter is disputable, and should be treated as a Romans 14 issue.

If you are considering the question, "To tattoo or not to?" I think the more serious questions to ask yourself are: What are my motives for wanting a tattoo? Am I seeking to glorify God or draw attention to myself? Will my tattoo be a source of contention for my loved ones? Will getting a tattoo cause me to disobey my parents? Will my tattoo cause someone who is weak in the faith to stumble?

In my article, "What to Do When the Bible is Not Clear," we discover that God has given us a means to judge our motives and weigh our decisions. Romans 14:23 states, "...everything that does not come from faith is sin." Now that's pretty clear!

Instead of asking, "Is it okay for a Christian to get a tattoo," perhaps a better question might be, "Is it okay for me to get a tattoo?"

Since tattooing is such a controversial issue today, I think it's important to examine your heart and your motives before you make the decision.
Self Exam - To Tattoo or Not To?
Here is a self-exam based on the ideas put forth in Romans 14. These questions will help you decide whether or not getting a tattoo is a sin for you:

How does my heart and my conscience convict me? Do I have freedom in Christ and a clear conscience before the Lord regarding the decision to get a tattoo?
Am I passing judgment on a brother or sister because I don't have freedom in Christ to receive a tattoo?
Will I still want this tattoo years from now?
Will my parents and family approve, and/or will my future spouse want me to have this tattoo?
Will I cause a weaker brother to stumble if I receive a tattoo?
Is my decision based on faith and will the result be glorifying to God?

Ultimately, the decision is between you and God. Though it may not be a black and white issue, there is a right choice for each individual. Take some time to honestly answer these questions and the Lord will show you what to do.

Hope this will help.

[noy]

I don't see anything wrong with tats... It's just what you see outside... so unsa lugar? people are judged for their skin or how they look? No way... It's the person inside that matters. Ink ain't nothing but a form of art, freedom of expression, a sign that you belong to a certain group, some ink themselves to remind them of the most important event in their life... It's a passion.

Personally, I don't have any tattoo in my body, cuz my dad's gonna kill me! hahaha! That's one reason I learned henna tattooing. But if ever si Ruth "Ruthless" Pineda ang magtattoo nako, I won't EVER hesitate getting inked by her!!!!


Ruth "Ruthless" Pineda

hahaha.pero kung kasab.an ka maski pag si ruth ruthless mo tattoo nimu...ayaw lang gihapun pag pa tattoo oi...'cause obedience is better than sacrifice..hahahaha..

[Scott Bernard]

Ok rana TS oi... Basta happy ka.

Naa man gani uban magpa tatoo ug demonyo... walay manaway. Pero kung si Jesus na daghan na dayon reaction.

[jaylordgoring87]

naa ra na sa tao unsa iya panan.aw...

[noy]

Sa ako lan ha, I will Not agree anang body markings based ani nga verse:

Leviticus 19:28
‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.'


If we believe in God, we should follow his commandments.

i agree with you bai sio when it comes to bible teachings,if i could somehow explain my understanding on it hehehehe...but thanks sa comment bro...the verse in leviticus has teachings about not shaving our beards too...see
Leviticus 19:27 it says, 27 “‘Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.
so does it follow that shving is also a sin? i think those laws were presented by God to moses to create a separation between pagan worship and true worship among jewish people..when Jesus came, a lot of people acused Him to be fraud because His disciple doesnt wash their hands before eating, He heals in sabbath.i personally would think that the law may apply to Jewish people and specifically arounf those times..'cause if we would actually follow all the Jewish law, a lot of those might not be that applicaple today one of which is to not shave.. i'd lke to see it this way, in OT salvation is technically based in good works such as following every law presented.in NT goodworks is merely the result of having faith and hope in Jesus as the messiah..and all the commandments are summarized into 2..Love God with all your heart....and to Love your neighbor as yourself...and besides if i have a tattoo...it would be easier for me to share God's word to those who have tattoos...hehehe...and i try my best to be a good Christian, and because of my tattoos..some people finally realised that not all people who have tattoos are drug addicts..hehehehe

[michaelocana]

ang tattoo ok rAna as long as wla ka nka pasakit ug taw. wla ka naglupig ug taw.. as long as u respect others and u obeyed God 's teaching...

basin nana sad mo ingon nga kung ni obey wla unta ngpa tattoo... literal ra ku ni sil bah basin purist ni sila..

[michaelocana]

i agree wd u bro, literal ra kau ni ang uban....
i would like to see them nga wla ngpa shave or unsa dha kay literal ra kau mosabot...

i agree with you bai sio when it comes to bible teachings,if i could somehow explain my understanding on it hehehehe...but thanks sa comment bro...the verse in leviticus has teachings about not shaving our beards too...see
Leviticus 19:27 it says, 27 “‘Do not cut the hair at the sides of your head or clip off the edges of your beard.
so does it follow that shving is also a sin? i think those laws were presented by God to moses to create a separation between pagan worship and true worship among jewish people..when Jesus came, a lot of people acused Him to be fraud because His disciple doesnt wash their hands before eating, He heals in sabbath.i personally would think that the law may apply to Jewish people and specifically arounf those times..'cause if we would actually follow all the Jewish law, a lot of those might not be that applicaple today one of which is to not shave.. i'd lke to see it this way, in OT salvation is technically based in good works such as following every law presented.in NT goodworks is merely the result of having faith and hope in Jesus as the messiah..and all the commandments are summarized into 2..Love God with all your heart....and to Love your neighbor as yourself...and besides if i have a tattoo...it would be easier for me to share God's word to those who have tattoos...hehehe...and i try my best to be a good Christian, and because of my tattoos..some people finally realised that not all people who have tattoos are drug addicts..hehehehe