I squirmed in the driver’s seat. I was glad to have a reason to sway my thirteen-year-old from wanting a tattoo, but didn’t find his statement accurate.
“Our teacher showed us a verse that says you shouldn’t mark your body.”
I knew what he was talking about, but I also knew it was found in the Old Testament, part of the Old Covenant, a set of laws we are no longer bound to as new creatures in Christ. I had a decision to make. Should I let him believe tattoos were a sin and save myself a possible adolescent battle later or should I tell him the truth?
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5 comments:
Ooooh, it's not up yet and now I want to know the rest of the story! ;) I'll have to check back later.
My friend, the tears are streaming as I reflect on your wisdom in parenting and in life. I so want to be like you when I grow up (or at least as my kids grow up)! Thank you for being so real in your revealing Christ leading you.
I linked here from Quiet Quill where I read your post. Very good!
I whispered yes over and over while reading this.
So gentle. So smart. So grounded.
Tami, Holy cow! This is so beautiful to my heart this morning.
Hugging you so big
I would love to read the rest of this article but cant seem to get the link to work. Is it available somewhere else?
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