10-14-2008, 05:22 AM
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Thanks for the info....Could you supply any instance through history among the Jewish people, where it was done...perhaps the Mishnah or the Talmud speaks of it being ok or not ok?
I have always been un-dogmatic about this practice among followers of Y'shua...I just wonder if God cares what we do to our bodies with these many piercing and ink markings all over. I find it a bit odd myself and wonder why it is so important to do so...what is the motivation behind it I wonder? I have never gotten either of this type thing done to myself and looks like I wont before I die....I'm 43 next year...I just dont see the use of it really.
My brother-in-law has them all over his arms, and they are filled with Biblical themes. He says it helps him in witnessing.....perhaps.
I don't tell anyone that they should not do it, but wonder if it is a good thing to do and if God cares at all...
Iv'e never felt lead of the Holy Spirit to do so at any rate...
blessings.
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Thanks for the info....Could you supply any instance through history among the Jewish people, where it was done...perhaps the Mishnah or the Talmud speaks of it being ok or not ok?
I have always been un-dogmatic about this practice among followers of Y'shua...I just wonder if God cares what we do to our bodies with these many piercing and ink markings all over. I find it a bit odd myself and wonder why it is so important to do so...what is the motivation behind it I wonder? I have never gotten either of this type thing done to myself and looks like I wont before I die....I'm 43 next year...I just dont see the use of it really.
My brother-in-law has them all over his arms, and they are filled with Biblical themes. He says it helps him in witnessing.....perhaps.
I don't tell anyone that they should not do it, but wonder if it is a good thing to do and if God cares at all...
Iv'e never felt lead of the Holy Spirit to do so at any rate...
blessings.
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