----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2000 3:47
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Subject: Re: [RR] Tattoos
I am not saying that I am not tolerant to people who have
tattoos or piercings but for a boy who has been raised in the church and
claims to be saved, I feel that they shouldnt be considering this. What kind
of testimony is this for other boys.
Yeah for an ex-biker who has been saved and has lead boys to
christ it can be of some use . I have a freind who fits this catagory and is a
ranger commander. He is not proud of his past but uses it as an example to
tell the boys what to stay away from.
Russ Rice
Anchor of Hope Ministries
Lebanon Ohio
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2000 2:26
PM
Subject: Re: [RR] Tattoos
At 10:51 AM 1/15/00 -0500, you wrote:
I am at a loss right know.
I have been trying to find scriptural references about body tattoos and
piercing. I have a trailblazer who is intrigued by this mutilation of the
body and he was challenging me on the topic . I need prayer and scriptural
backing for this.
A wise minister of the Gospel once
said:
"Do you know the difference between heavily tattooed bikers and
'normal' church-going people? The people with tattoos don't care that the
other people don't have tattoos."
This is an area that requires
balance. Tattoos stain the skin for life, often with ugly or even evil
artwork. Sin doesn't stain forever, because the blood of Jesus washes it
away. We once had a commander in our outpost who was concerned that we might
not let him serve as a commander because he had tattoos on his arms. Thank
God for His forgiveness and for this Trailblazer commander's
service.
Is it a good idea to tattoo yourself or cut yourself all
over? No.
Leviticus 19:28 says: "You shall not make any cuts in your
body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the
LORD."
This law sets God's people apart from the heathen, who had
such practices. There is a whole false religion called "Tattoo" that still
exists. Avoid it.
As for pierced ears and noses, those have been done
for ages by many people. Some primitive people hang some amazing things from
their noses, mouths, and ears. In ancient Israel, ear piercing was a sign
that you were a slave for life.
"But if the slave plainly says, 'I
love my master, my wife and my children; I will not go out as a free man,'
then his master shall bring him to God, then he shall bring him to the door
or the doorpost. And his master shall pierce his ear with an awl; and he
shall serve him permanently." -- Exodus 21:5-6 (NASB)
Hmmm.... God
commanded ear piercing in this case. :-)
I have no tattoos nor have I
pierced my body anywhere. I don't recommend doing so, but I do recommend
being tolerant of those who do.
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Michael Paul Johnson aka Soaring Golden Eagle
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Jesus Christ is Lord! If Jesus came back today, would you be
READY?
