God gave this law to the children of Irael so as to stop them from practicing what the Idolatrous nation about them did in consecration for the idols. Today the Idolatrous nation around us christians is the World. We christians are not to copy the way of the world in our hair style. When you go to a barbing saloon there are so many hair styles available there, those are what the devil, the prince of this world made available to his followers. But we are the disciples of christ and we need to abide in christ and follow his precepts. when some men go to the barbing saloon instead of being modest they tend to give their side bears a type of design or shape that tend to woo the opposite sex all these should be avoided by the followers of christ.
God is never wrong, in verse 28 we need to ask the spirit of God bear witness with us Christians, it's not a matter of judging. When we read Romans 12:2 it tells us not to be changed by the things of this world, not even the tattoos as they are having meaning. So as child of God I don�t promote it. Peace!
I�m just wondering why all the discussion about what people believe this means. The bible was written for all to understand. Let it be as it is. Do not justify certain actions by convoluting the scripture to fit certain human beliefs.
I think these verses mean different interpretation to everyone (meaning their belief, and way of living). But to me, I'm afraid it talks to me plain and clear. Don't abuse God's temple, don't neglect God's House of Prayer. 1 Samuel 16:7 says, �God looks at the inside" but we as living Christians need to remember we are "ambassadors" for God, Christ and the Holy Spirit. If we believe in our hearts that God accepts us as we are when we became His child, we need to move forward from where and when we became God's child. We are still humans that make mistakes, but doing thing with an intent is different from true confession. God knows us, each and everyone, alone and he sees everything that other people don't see in and through us. Think about this: If we judge another person, we are tattooed with negative marking as well. Is this different from an actual tattoo? I don't think so, spiritual negativities are, I think more dangerous than seen sins. That's what I mean by, God see all in us and through us.
hey you know Lev 19:19 sounds a bit like the way scientists keep trying to mix breeds to creat new species of animals, like ligers and such. next thing you know those guys are gonna be mixing narwals and horses to make unicorns. the world is really getting crazier and crazier. the end times are coming soon, and weve all got to stay holy until it does.
This passage is pertaining to mourning rituals. In ancient days people, mainly in pagan rituals, would cut their skin or produce bald spots on their heads, and also inscribe the names of the dead on their skin..This passage refers to these rituals, which God's chosen were not to do..
I believe the "do not" is tied to the practice of doing it for the dead....a form of mourning or Pagan ritual....it was a direction given in Levitical law.... That is not the same motive most people today have in getting a tatoo.
This verse can be interpreted in many different ways. The verse directly before it talks of not cutting your hair or beard. Many people still do this everyday, but want to try to twist the meaning to fit what they want to believe. "I don't like christians with tattoos, but want to cut my hair for work". This is how I take most other christians interpretation of these verses.
If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon them.Levi 20:13.
i put a comment couple of minutes ago. just want to make sure we understand this word. they shall surely be put to death means was for the old testament times. it is not for now. Jesus died for our sins that means for all our sins, so we do not have to make a sacrifice or kill anyone but he once and for all died for our sins so no man should be put to death or any animal be put to death for the sin they commit. all we have to do is ask forgiveness for the sin committed and promise to live holy for Him.
13 If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood [shall be] upon them. Levi 20:13
how do you justify this? God's ways are not confusing.
This 19th chapter of Leviticus is very pertinent to today. For instance, many people are making cuttings in their flesh (tattoos) and printing marks on their body. (vs 28 prohibits this). If we do not hate our fellow man, we will rebuke them (vs 17) of this and other sins done today, for which our whole nation stinks before God with abominations.
i put a comment couple of minutes ago. just want to make sure we understand this word. they shall surely be put to death means was for the old testament times. it is not for now. Jesus died for our sins that means for all our sins, so we do not have to make a sacrifice or kill anyone but he once and for all died for our sins so no man should be put to death or any animal be put to death for the sin they commit. all we have to do is ask forgiveness for the sin committed and promise to live holy for Him.
how do you justify this? God's ways are not confusing.