OUT OF RESPECT

Okay, so out of complete respect for my family I have opted not to get a tattoo. However, even though I have chosen not to go through with it, it doesn't mean that I think it is wrong. Quite the contrary. I believe I am up against some social morays and not what is right and wrong. This article explains how I feel on the subject. http://http//www.ezinearticles.com/?Christianity-and-Tattoos&id=238941

We are living in a society that in order to teach people about God we have to come to them on a level they can relate to. I believe it is helpful for them to see that we don't put ourselves on a pedestal and are in our own churchy world. We can be in the world but not of the world, we can look and appear like them but not follow the worlds sinful nature.

How far do you take it. I mean, what about peircing. No, I am not into peircing my nose or anywhere else, but putting holes in our bodies, isn't that doing damage as well. Or what if I wanted to go get a boob job or a nose job? Where is that fine line if as a Christian I am not suppose to get a tattoo?

For those who disagreed with me getting a tattoo, as a Christian, it makes me feel like a blacksheep, like I am setting a bad example. Please, don't forget who I am. You all know my heart. You know my love for the Lord. Please don't make me feel like I am some horrible Christian who is defying God in some way. I obviously disagree. I did take the time to look into Gods word on the subject before I made my decision. I didn't find anything and yes, I even read Lev.

Much love to all who read this