michaelvpardo
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@michaelvpardo Do you think that in a general sense at least, these days it would be widely regarded as all part of the flourishing of a wife's personality?My wife had a few, and I had no problems with the ones that she had..
Including with Christian wives.
(Leaving aside for a moment the difficulties you mentioned also.)[/QUOTE]
I avoid the reference myself, but some call a tattoo on women a "tramp stamp." I believe Christians are to attempt to live a life that is above reproach, but I also believe that we have no right to judge people for their choices "before the time" (of judgment). A decade ago I was far more concerned about my testimony than I am now. However, I believe that God is able to preserve a good testimony for what it is and preserve His name by bringing a "bad testimony" to an early conclusion. Societal standards of behavior have been rapidly deteriorating during my lifetime and while I wouldn't want to hasten such moral collapse, I certainly am in no position to stop it. Let our testimony be true and our behavior acceptable in Christ. Our primary concern should be to live with a clear conscience before God. If you can do that in day to day life, I believe that you're doing well, and if not, there remains confession and abounding grace from a loving Father.