However, some "discourse" that occurred on Facebook several weeks ago has made me take pause and consider my approach to writing.
So, I was on Facebook and saw a video where recording artist Lecrae was "teaching" on the subject of tattoos. I commented on my Facebook page that I thought the video was a hot mess (among other things, he took scriptures out of context and he used inaccurate illustrations). Well, some of the Christians automatically took my comment as being legalistic, biblically erroneous, and proceeded to get "fly" on my Facebook page (and one person even made a Youtube video about me).
Now, I'll keep it real and say that, honestly, I wasn't totally prepared to biblically defend my comment like I know I could. Well, it wasn't so much the "hot mess" comment that I had to defend, but why I teach against tattoos. I've done research on the topic of tattooing (or marking, which is the term used in the Holy Bible), but didn't have my source material on hand; the saints weren't willing to receive what I had to say on faith (and I can't get too mad at that, considering all the false doctrine going forth these days). Then, it seemed as though some folks still wanted to feel some kind of way even after I brought forth scripture and other sources on the matter.
That situation on Facebook did make me think though. I was wondering if I should stop writing off the top of my head and be intentional in what I write. On one hand, I want to be free to write whatever is on my mind (whether on a blog, on Twitter, or on Facebook). On the other hand, I'm a minister of the gospel, an ambassador of Christ; I always have to represent the faith first. Some people may try to misconstrue MY random thoughts and opinions into a judgement against Christianity or even against God, which I most definitely don't want to happen.
I'm praying on this, and I'll see how God leads me. Until then... .
Laton.
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