Question: what “rules” from the Old Testament do we keep? For example, we say that getting tattoos is bad because the Bible says not to pierce or mark our bodies (but we pierce our ears with no compulsions…), but just a few verses earlier it says not to wear clothes made from two different fibers (polyester anyone?), which we regularly seem to do. So, are we picking and choosing the laws to enforce? Why do we enforce or defend the ones we do – is it simply because we are uncomfortable with them – like the tattoo issues (Do people with tattoos make you uncomfortable? There are some amazing people at my church with incredible tattoos and I have a hard time believing God considers them to be breaking His law – especially as they have such a wonderful ministry with others). Anyhow, I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts. If we keep one but throw out another, is it arbitrary? Or in not keeping them all are we violating God’s will – or is that part of grace? But then, what about the 10 Commandments (don’t murder… that certainly still stands)? Any thoughts on that one?