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How can I show the world what my treasure is?
That's why I'm here, in England, as a missionary. Because I want to do something for God, because he gave me this life, and I should be using it for Him. But what about the rest of my life? The food I eat, the clothes I wear, the music I listen to, the websites I visit, the words that come out of my mouth - even when I am alone?
My prayer is that God will help show the world where my treasure is.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Tats Baby
I got bored of reading through the Bible. And I stopped.
I just had a good discussion with my dad, about tattoos. And whether or not they are ok, what about ones that are Bible Verses or say 'I love Jesus' ?
And I found this verse:
Leviticus 19:28
You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD. (NKJV)
Basically, God says not to do it. So is it a salvation issue, or an obediencce issue, or both, or what. And the conclusion we came to, is we don't know. I mean we know it's not something God wants us to do, but would we really go to hell for it? Well the Bible doesn't say. I know that if someone had never read that verse, God would not hold them accountable for something they didn't know. But if I know God created us the most perfect way he could think of, and that was with out tattoos, wouldn't that suggest that I am messing with the perfection of the creator of the universe? Or maybe it is as simple as tattoos can lead to a different life style, you get one done, you want another one, you meet a guy who likes that you have a tattoo, you go out, he likes to drink, you have one drink, all of a sudden you party and stop going to church, far fetched? Maybe. Could it happen? Definitely. Say yes to one thing and you are one step closer to saying yes to everything else. Plus tattoos can give you skin issues, infections, rashes, they can look really gross when you are old, you can change your mind about liking it, it's simply not meant to be there, it is kind of not healthy. You put it on your skin, it gets into your skin, into your blood, into your body. I am not saying I am going to judge people who have them, I won't preach to you, I won't say it's wrong, cause who am I to decide that?
My Conclusion? Why risk it. Why go there. Be happy with how God made you. It's not just tattoos...what else counts? Piercings? Nail Polish? Make up? Fashion?
Who gets the glory, the attention, God? You?
Analyze.
I just had a good discussion with my dad, about tattoos. And whether or not they are ok, what about ones that are Bible Verses or say 'I love Jesus' ?
And I found this verse:
Leviticus 19:28
You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD. (NKJV)
Basically, God says not to do it. So is it a salvation issue, or an obediencce issue, or both, or what. And the conclusion we came to, is we don't know. I mean we know it's not something God wants us to do, but would we really go to hell for it? Well the Bible doesn't say. I know that if someone had never read that verse, God would not hold them accountable for something they didn't know. But if I know God created us the most perfect way he could think of, and that was with out tattoos, wouldn't that suggest that I am messing with the perfection of the creator of the universe? Or maybe it is as simple as tattoos can lead to a different life style, you get one done, you want another one, you meet a guy who likes that you have a tattoo, you go out, he likes to drink, you have one drink, all of a sudden you party and stop going to church, far fetched? Maybe. Could it happen? Definitely. Say yes to one thing and you are one step closer to saying yes to everything else. Plus tattoos can give you skin issues, infections, rashes, they can look really gross when you are old, you can change your mind about liking it, it's simply not meant to be there, it is kind of not healthy. You put it on your skin, it gets into your skin, into your blood, into your body. I am not saying I am going to judge people who have them, I won't preach to you, I won't say it's wrong, cause who am I to decide that?
My Conclusion? Why risk it. Why go there. Be happy with how God made you. It's not just tattoos...what else counts? Piercings? Nail Polish? Make up? Fashion?
Who gets the glory, the attention, God? You?
Analyze.
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