farouk Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,398 Content Per Day: 12.14 Reputation: 3,269 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2023 Okay, so on another thread -with restricted posting - there was a topic about addictions. On the one hand we often rightly seem to think of addictions in terms of alcohol, drug abuse, etc., as being addictions and indeed thus bad. On the other, it said if we spent more time diligently searching the Word of God as a compelling pursuit, this might in some ways be spoken of as an 'addiction', but the outcome is clearly very good. I was thinking that sometimes compelling pursuits can have good outcomes. E.g., some Christians really like getting Bible verse tattoos that they use as witness tools. It's sometimes said that if you get a tattoo, you might not stop at one. Some compelling pursuits can have good outcomes... (Thoughts, ppl?) (cc @sweetycakes ; @Rosie1jack2pauline3 ) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,398 Content Per Day: 12.14 Reputation: 3,269 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 @Rosie1jack2pauline3 So do you think that in some circumstances a "compelling pursuit" can be positive? (e.g., getting Bible verse tattoos...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,398 Content Per Day: 12.14 Reputation: 3,269 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 @Marilyn C FYI...........does this new thread make any sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyn C Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 30 Topic Count: 267 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 13,205 Content Per Day: 3.49 Reputation: 8,497 Days Won: 12 Joined: 12/21/2013 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/06/1947 Share Posted February 3, 2023 25 minutes ago, farouk said: @Marilyn C FYI...........does this new thread make any sense? yes, farouk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdHoc Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 4 Topic Count: 10 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 3,036 Content Per Day: 3.33 Reputation: 1,454 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/29/2021 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2023 6 hours ago, farouk said: Okay, so on another thread -with restricted posting - there was a topic about addictions. On the one hand we often rightly seem to think of addictions in terms of alcohol, drug abuse, etc., as being addictions and indeed thus bad. On the other, it said if we spent more time diligently searching the Word of God as a compelling pursuit, this might in some ways be spoken of as an 'addiction', but the outcome is clearly very good. I was thinking that sometimes compelling pursuits can have good outcomes. E.g., some Christians really like getting Bible verse tattoos that they use as witness tools. It's sometimes said that if you get a tattoo, you might not stop at one. Some compelling pursuits can have good outcomes... (Thoughts, ppl?) (cc @sweetycakes ; @Rosie1jack2pauline3 ) We are not subject to the Law of Moses. But the Law serves to show the mind of God. In Leviticus 19:28 mutilations, including tattoos are forbidden for those under Law. But whether or not you tattoo scripture on your body, it is moot. The gospel is to be HEARD and from HEARING comes faith (Rom.10:17, Gal.3:2, etc.). If you have already done the deed, confess it and walk away. If you have doubts, remember what Paul had to walk away from ... killing Christians. Our Lord Jesus is enough. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bropro Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 16 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 212 Content Per Day: 0.10 Reputation: 314 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/29/2018 Status: Offline Share Posted February 3, 2023 7 hours ago, farouk said: Okay, so on another thread -with restricted posting - there was a topic about addictions. On the one hand we often rightly seem to think of addictions in terms of alcohol, drug abuse, etc., as being addictions and indeed thus bad. On the other, it said if we spent more time diligently searching the Word of God as a compelling pursuit, this might in some ways be spoken of as an 'addiction', but the outcome is clearly very good. I was thinking that sometimes compelling pursuits can have good outcomes. E.g., some Christians really like getting Bible verse tattoos that they use as witness tools. It's sometimes said that if you get a tattoo, you might not stop at one. Some compelling pursuits can have good outcomes... (Thoughts, ppl?) (cc @sweetycakes ; @Rosie1jack2pauline3 ) One example I can recall actually uses the word "addicted," but in a positive sense. The meaning here is more to devote oneself to a good thing. The difference may be that when addicted to drugs, alcohol, etc. this is something that has a strong hold on a person even if they try to get free from it. The verse below indicates these people chose to addict (devote) themselves to something that they don't want to be loosed from. 1 Corinthians 16:15 (KJV) 15 I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,) Gary 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The_Patriot21 Posted February 3, 2023 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 28 Topic Count: 338 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 15,710 Content Per Day: 2.46 Reputation: 8,526 Days Won: 39 Joined: 10/25/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 02/27/1985 Popular Post Share Posted February 3, 2023 I always laugh at christians claiming they're getting it as a witnessing tool. They're not. They're getting it because they want to. In fact, they're actually the opposite. People might see the tattoo and ask about it...but as soon as you tell them most of the time they no longer care. Why? Because using the tattoo draws attention to yourself. And they recognize that. That's not real effective witnessing. I can be far more effective without tattoos by simply walking up to someone and asking them about their tattoos, and genuinely listening to the stories behind them. Why? Because that builds a relationship with them. Relationships being far more people to Christ then random Bible verses tattooed to people's bodies. So if you want a tattoo...fine. but, stop pretending it's for "witnessing" because its really not. 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neighbor Posted February 4, 2023 Group: Worthy Ministers Followers: 18 Topic Count: 953 Topics Per Day: 0.35 Content Count: 13,589 Content Per Day: 5.03 Reputation: 9,056 Days Won: 6 Joined: 12/04/2016 Status: Online Birthday: 03/03/1885 Share Posted February 4, 2023 Maybe one would be more spiritual if done in original languages, or at worst KJV? . . . . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted February 15, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,398 Content Per Day: 12.14 Reputation: 3,269 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 @Rosie1jack2pauline3 We shall see, I should be getting an appointment soon through the post, hopefully see her before spring, then I will ask if i can get a tattoo, just a small one. I hope the appt. goes/went well with her. I'm sure the tattoo plan is not the main reason for seeing her! But anyway these days receiving a little tasteful inking seems to be not unlike just getting an extra ear stud put in; and of course for the believer a little wording inked in or something like a little Christian fish sign <><, etc., at a modest placement can be a repeatedly available conversation/witness tool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farouk Posted February 15, 2023 Group: Royal Member Followers: 8 Topic Count: 26 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 6,398 Content Per Day: 12.14 Reputation: 3,269 Days Won: 31 Joined: 11/18/2022 Status: Offline Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 13 minutes ago, Rosie1jack2pauline3 said: The reason I am seeing her is, to have another heart scan, to make sure the mitral valve repair is still in place, I’ve still not received an appt yet. I would love a JESUS in words on my wrist, we shall see,🙏💗 @Rosie1jack2pauline3 Oh I know what waiting for specialist/consultant appointments is like............The Bible commends patience....but sometimes it can be hard to wait, when there is a medical need.......... Seems like emerg. treatment can be gotten fast; but the follow ups can really drag out............. Sounds anyway like the experience of having such an inking gently pumped in at that placement would give you anticipated joy as a tattooed Christian woman at last; and if you go talk to an artist initially to consult beforehand for a couple of minutes, you would both have a better idea of what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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