TRUTH- what does this mean to you? Is truth black and white, grey or multicolored?
I have a hard time with this one to be honest. I like Black and white! It seems simpler when the rules are one or the other. Almost like I don't really need to make the decision, I just need to choose one of the two choices and be done with it. Very little thinking is required in my black and white mind.
BUT--LIFE! Life does not allow for all things to be black and white. This causes me some stress sometimes. Like I said, black and white is easier for me. Sometimes grey is the color for the day and this requires thought, prayer and actually making a decision. Hard Work!
I have been pondering this concept a lot lately because I feel that many times, way too often actually, we are raised with ideas or "rules" that we have become accustomed to that we never really thought much about. I have begun to question many of my beliefs in a ton of areas simply to see where the idea came from, is there truth to it, and do I still believe that way.
As you all know, I love Jesus and believe in the Bible as the ultimate book of truth. When the Bible says NO, then that is simple.....black and white. But what about the areas that the Bible doesn't give a definitive answer on. One example that I have recently been pondering is something as simple as tattoos. I was raised believing that they are wrong, no questions asked. Many of my family members have tattoos and are still considered taboo in some areas. I have a tattoo and get a big kick out of the responses I get when people realize that.
I got my tattoo in my wilder days and have struggled with the idea of it every since I got serious about my faith. Is it okay? Is it Biblical? Should Christians have tattoos? What about when my kids say they want one (this happened recently and has poised all of this thought process in my brain)?
I have been told that the Bible says absolutely not, and had Scripture pointed out to me. I have been told that the Bible speaks of people being tattooed in the name of Christ and had Scripture pointed out to me. I have had people tell me that it all depends on the reason and WHAT the tattoo is, and they have showed me the Scripture tattooed on them. I have seen Christians and Hellions both with tattoos and some that were Hellions who became Christians who have tattoos they are not proud of.
I don't have answers, so I hope you weren't looking to find them here. I am currently struggling with more questions than answers. I would love to know your opinions, NICELY please! But this brings me back to my point........What do you do with the grey areas? As I walk through life as a "teenager's mom" I am realizing that grey areas are prevalent!
I believe that wisdom is available to those who seek it and ask for it...........so, I am on a journey of seeking and asking to really evaluate so many "truths" in my life. It has been a very interesting journey to say the least, but it has been so eye opening for me.
Think about one truth that you have always lived by.......where did it come from? Why do you believe it? Is it ACTUALLY truth or were you just told somewhere along the way that it was and you never questioned it? I would encourage you to start to questions your "truths"!
I have a hard time with this one to be honest. I like Black and white! It seems simpler when the rules are one or the other. Almost like I don't really need to make the decision, I just need to choose one of the two choices and be done with it. Very little thinking is required in my black and white mind.
BUT--LIFE! Life does not allow for all things to be black and white. This causes me some stress sometimes. Like I said, black and white is easier for me. Sometimes grey is the color for the day and this requires thought, prayer and actually making a decision. Hard Work!
I have been pondering this concept a lot lately because I feel that many times, way too often actually, we are raised with ideas or "rules" that we have become accustomed to that we never really thought much about. I have begun to question many of my beliefs in a ton of areas simply to see where the idea came from, is there truth to it, and do I still believe that way.
As you all know, I love Jesus and believe in the Bible as the ultimate book of truth. When the Bible says NO, then that is simple.....black and white. But what about the areas that the Bible doesn't give a definitive answer on. One example that I have recently been pondering is something as simple as tattoos. I was raised believing that they are wrong, no questions asked. Many of my family members have tattoos and are still considered taboo in some areas. I have a tattoo and get a big kick out of the responses I get when people realize that.
I got my tattoo in my wilder days and have struggled with the idea of it every since I got serious about my faith. Is it okay? Is it Biblical? Should Christians have tattoos? What about when my kids say they want one (this happened recently and has poised all of this thought process in my brain)?
I have been told that the Bible says absolutely not, and had Scripture pointed out to me. I have been told that the Bible speaks of people being tattooed in the name of Christ and had Scripture pointed out to me. I have had people tell me that it all depends on the reason and WHAT the tattoo is, and they have showed me the Scripture tattooed on them. I have seen Christians and Hellions both with tattoos and some that were Hellions who became Christians who have tattoos they are not proud of.
I don't have answers, so I hope you weren't looking to find them here. I am currently struggling with more questions than answers. I would love to know your opinions, NICELY please! But this brings me back to my point........What do you do with the grey areas? As I walk through life as a "teenager's mom" I am realizing that grey areas are prevalent!
I believe that wisdom is available to those who seek it and ask for it...........so, I am on a journey of seeking and asking to really evaluate so many "truths" in my life. It has been a very interesting journey to say the least, but it has been so eye opening for me.
Think about one truth that you have always lived by.......where did it come from? Why do you believe it? Is it ACTUALLY truth or were you just told somewhere along the way that it was and you never questioned it? I would encourage you to start to questions your "truths"!
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