Comments on: Tattoos and Christian Youth http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/ after darkness, light Tue, 05 May 2009 10:29:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Kris http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-880 Kris Tue, 05 May 2009 10:29:18 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-880 I come from a strictly-Pentecostal family and I have got to say…I have wanted a tattoo from the day I understood that once they were on, they weren’t something so cheaply removed. I also want something to resemble my faith in Christ. I find there’s no point in getting a tattoo of anything else, because everything but God himself falters and fails somewhere at some point and time. I also think that it’s a great outreach to those who may be, let’s say, a little harder to witness to. A man once was told by God to get tattoos, and so he got them all over his body. And the outcome? He was able to witness to many, and many came to Christ. Tattoos aren’t evil or rebellious. And a Christian tattoo doesn’t necessarily mean you’re trying to PUBLISH it to the world that you’re a good Samaritan, to announce what good works you do. To me, it means you’re not gonna hide in the dark and shun the light within. I come from a strictly-Pentecostal family and I have got to say…I have wanted a tattoo from the day I understood that once they were on, they weren’t something so cheaply removed. I also want something to resemble my faith in Christ. I find there’s no point in getting a tattoo of anything else, because everything but God himself falters and fails somewhere at some point and time. I also think that it’s a great outreach to those who may be, let’s say, a little harder to witness to. A man once was told by God to get tattoos, and so he got them all over his body. And the outcome? He was able to witness to many, and many came to Christ. Tattoos aren’t evil or rebellious. And a Christian tattoo doesn’t necessarily mean you’re trying to PUBLISH it to the world that you’re a good Samaritan, to announce what good works you do. To me, it means you’re not gonna hide in the dark and shun the light within.

]]> By: Liza http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-879 Liza Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:27:26 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-879 Not that I'm impressed a lot, but this is more than I expected when I found a link on Digg telling that the info here is quite decent. Thanks. Not that I’m impressed a lot, but this is more than I expected when I found a link on Digg telling that the info here is quite decent. Thanks.

]]> By: fightforChrist http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-878 fightforChrist Tue, 07 Apr 2009 04:04:18 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-878 i looked this topic up because i wondered if getting a tattoo was unBiblical. i think that based somewhat on what i have seen, that a tattoo is unnecessary and somewhat contrary to how Jesus wanted us to act. remember in romans 12 that Paul urges us not to conform to the world around us but to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. unfortunately, i see that more young people like me are being influenced to become more a part of the world and less sanctified as the followers of Jesus Christ. i am not saying that people who have tattoos are al evil, just that christians should show more discretion in the vessels the Lord has provided for them. maybe instead of trying to get ourselves to look more like the world, we should look les like the world, and let the sanctification bring others to ask tough questions. we al sin but that doesnt mean thata prostitute continues to sell sex as they witness to others. those that love Christ hate the world, and those that love the world cannot love Christ As They Should i looked this topic up because i wondered if getting a tattoo was unBiblical. i think that based somewhat on what i have seen, that a tattoo is unnecessary and somewhat contrary to how Jesus wanted us to act. remember in romans 12 that Paul urges us not to conform to the world around us but to be transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. unfortunately, i see that more young people like me are being influenced to become more a part of the world and less sanctified as the followers of Jesus Christ. i am not saying that people who have tattoos are al evil, just that christians should show more discretion in the vessels the Lord has provided for them. maybe instead of trying to get ourselves to look more like the world, we should look les like the world, and let the sanctification bring others to ask tough questions. we al sin but that doesnt mean thata prostitute continues to sell sex as they witness to others. those that love Christ hate the world, and those that love the world cannot love Christ As They Should

]]> By: betharam http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-873 betharam Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:45:12 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-873 I am actually in the middle of writng a book on christianity and tattooing, have been doing so for a few years..... it keeps getting bigger! What i have found is very surprising indeed, as a person who used to be anti tattoos, i now have some myself and plan on more............ knowledge is truth, not tradition or social religious opinion! There is a strong difference!!!! And, we have much to learn! Peace! I am actually in the middle of writng a book on christianity and tattooing, have been doing so for a few years….. it keeps getting bigger!

What i have found is very surprising indeed, as a person who used to be anti tattoos, i now have some myself and plan on more………… knowledge is truth, not tradition or social religious opinion!

There is a strong difference!!!!

And, we have much to learn!

Peace!

]]> By: danielle http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-851 danielle Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:48:11 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-851 I'm glad I stumbled upon this website. I have been toiling over getting a tattoo because of Levitical scriptures and the use or possible misuse of Romans 14:13, 23 and 1 Corinthians 6:19. I am enthusiastic about the statement of ceremonial law vs. moral law. And should I get peace in my heart - I will more than likely get a fabulous tattoo as a declaration of my whole-hearted trust in Jesus Christ, The Father and The Holy Spirit. Thanks for the comments & food for thought. I’m glad I stumbled upon this website. I have been toiling over getting a tattoo because of Levitical scriptures and the use or possible misuse of Romans 14:13, 23 and 1 Corinthians 6:19. I am enthusiastic about the statement of ceremonial law vs. moral law.
And should I get peace in my heart – I will more than likely get a fabulous tattoo as a declaration of my whole-hearted trust in Jesus Christ, The Father and The Holy Spirit.
Thanks for the comments & food for thought.

]]> By: kristin lyons http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-850 kristin lyons Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:41:57 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-850 In my personal opinion i think that in any way shape or form showing love for Christ is the most powerful feeling! i just got my second tattoo, my first being a cross with the trinity in the center and the second is pretty much the same as the one above. Waking up every morning and being reminded constantly that i am here on Earth because of him, continues to make me happy!!! In my personal opinion i think that in any way shape or form showing love for Christ is the most powerful feeling! i just got my second tattoo, my first being a cross with the trinity in the center and the second is pretty much the same as the one above. Waking up every morning and being reminded constantly that i am here on Earth because of him, continues to make me happy!!!

]]> By: anthony http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-849 anthony Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:15:40 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-849 yeah, i like that tattoo its simple and its message is powerful yeah, i like that tattoo its simple and its message is powerful

]]> By: Jill Sites http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-845 Jill Sites Thu, 10 Apr 2008 19:35:58 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-845 I think that it is very true that many older christians judge those of us who have chosen to tattoe are selfs to show are love for Christ. My husband jast got his salvation date done on his wrist it is open so many doors for him with nonbelivers I think that it is very true that many older christians judge those of us who have chosen to tattoe are selfs to show are love for Christ. My husband jast got his salvation date done on his wrist it is open so many doors for him with nonbelivers

]]> By: maneater http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-301 maneater Fri, 13 Apr 2007 12:41:39 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-301 As long as it isn't a Bama tatoo, they'll probably make you proud As long as it isn’t a Bama tatoo, they’ll probably make you proud

]]> By: Charlie Wallace http://candrewjones.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-257 Charlie Wallace Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:39:42 +0000 http://candrewjones.wordpress.com/2007/04/04/tattoos-and-christian-youth/#comment-257 Good thoughts. I, too, fear that the younger generation does not just simply exchange the shackles of legalism for the plank of antinomianism. Good thoughts. I, too, fear that the younger generation does not just simply exchange the shackles of legalism for the plank of antinomianism.

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