Interpretation

My friend's little sister asked me to participate in this online bible study post on facebook, so I did willingly. But I was surprised that in my opinion that the topic was so surfacy. The question asked if it was wrong to judge someone by their outward appearance. And the topic was Modesty. My first thought was duh! Of course you shouldn't judge a person by their outward appearance. That tells you nothing. But then I thought she's like a sophomore in high school that made a facebook bible group. She's really seeking after God's face. What seems elementary for me may be groundbreaking for her. This is actually a great feat. But it also reminded me of how much I have grown over the past year. Another thing I noticed while participating in the bible study was the misinterpretation of the bible ....and by christians! You would think that we would be the ones to get it right.lol. Not so. I feel like my friends misinterpreted every bible verse she quoted, and I was astonished. I used to think she was such a holy person and here she was missing the bigger picture. God doesn't really care about what we wear on our bodies. He wants us to put forth good works and bear good fruit! I really don't think God would be angry if I got a tattoo if I stayed trued to His word and kept all His commands. Lots of people reference the Old Testament when discussing tattoo's but that was COMPLETELY different. In those days they were cutting their skin for idols. In this time a tattoo is hardly cutting of the skin and I don't think anyone who wanted a tattoo would be interested in cutting their skin. We get tattoos as a way of self expression, and I believe that can be a beautiful thing. Yes I believe my body is a temple, but I don't think by getting a tattoo 'm desecrating it in any way. What if I got a tat of Galatians 1:10 on my wrist? I feel like everything is cool as long as you check it with God first. Ask for His opinion.




In Christ,
Friend of God