I have gone back and forth and back and forth on whether or not I want to get a tattoo or not. I'm still undecided. So what I did decide on was to research it. If I were to get one I would want it on my left wrist. Don't ask me why, I don't know. I just want it there. Or my back, but like the middle part where it wouldn't be seen. Either would hurt, but if I really want it, it would be worth it. Or you know, I just don't know yet. Just somewhere where it doesn't look trashy or to visible. I'm not sure what I want to get either. Either a Jesus fish, Cross, Quote (Faith is moving without knowing), or some passage of Scripture (James 1:2-4). Mainly I would want one to remind me of struggles and how I got through them and how to overcome future ones.
Okay, Lets hear the bad news first. Well the obvious, the pain. If I were to get one on my wrist it would be shown and they could effect my job. I don't remember any of my elementary teachers having tattoos. If the equipment is not cleaned properly you can contract a blood disease from a previous user (i.e. hepatitis, or HIV). Skin infections and skin allergic reactions that can last for a year and if you get an infection you have to remove the tattoo. Now, the Biblical standpoint. We are not under Old Testament law, so Lev 19:28 doesn't really apply. BUT it still should be considered. And then I just have to ask myself, Does it please God? Is this praising God? 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (Our bodies are a temple)
The good news! If I were to get it, I wouldn't regret it. I would always like it and when I'm old I wouldn't be ashamed of it. It would be a daily reminder of my struggles and how I overcame them. It could open up some witnessing opportunities because of how popular tattoos are today. I could hide it if it wasn't on my wrist. Some tattoos don't look trashy, especially if they're thin.
Well I'm still not sure. What are your thoughts?
Thanks for Reading
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ReplyDeleteAs far as the Bible stuff goes, if you look at the verse right before Lev. 19:28 (19:27), it says, "You shall not round off the side-growth of your heads nor harm the edges of your beard." Basically, in context, it does not look applicable to modern society.
I recently read I Cor. 6 and, once again, you have to look at it in context. The entire chapter talks about sexual immorality and how it is the only sin that is committed within the body. Thus, it is quite a stretch to think this passage is anti-tattoo. That's my thing. Take it as you will. =]
WHAT??? Ok, when you are on your own, do what you will, but girl........when u in my house u ain't gettin no tattoo...(said with a very slangish southern accent and 3 snaps in a circle)......!!
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