![]() It is a matter of Christian freedom and should be guided by biblical principles and rooted in love. The bottom line is that getting a tattoo is not a sin, per se. While New Testament believers are not under the Mosaic Law, we can take from this command the principle that, if a Christian chooses to get a tattoo, it should never be for superstitious reasons or to promote worldly philosophy. As He reminded them in the same verse, “I am the LORD.” The Israelites belonged to Him they were His workmanship, and they should not bear the name of a false god on their bodies. ![]() God demanded that His children be different. It was probably common for the pagans to mark their skin with the name of a false god or with a symbol honoring some idol. The reason for the prohibition of tattoos in this passage is not stated, but it is likely that tattooing was a pagan practice connected with idolatry and superstition. We cannot leave the discussion of tattoos without looking at the Old Testament law that prohibited tattoos: “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. Acts 18:18 - And Paul after this tarried there yet a good while, and then took his leave of the brethren, and sailed thence into Syria. (Read More.) 1 Corinthians 11:15 - But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. ◦ Whatever does not come from faith is sin (Romans 14:23), so the person getting the tattoo should be fully convinced that it is God’s will for him or her. 1 Corinthians 11:1-34 - Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ. What message does the tattoo send, and will it aid or detract from representing Christ and sharing the gospel? ◦ We are Christ’s ambassadors, delivering God’s message to the world (2 Corinthians 5:20). How much modification of that temple is appropriate? Is there a line that should not be crossed? Is there a point at which the proliferation of tattoos on one body ceases to be art and starts becoming sinful mutilation? This should be a matter of individual reflection and honest prayer. The believer’s body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). ◦ Our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. The tattoo itself may not be a sin, but the motivation in getting it might be. Motivations for getting a tattoo such as “to fit in,” “to stand out,” etc., fall short of the glory of God. ◦ God sees the heart, and our motivation for anything we do should be to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31). A person who desires a tattoo to garner attention or draw admiration has a vain, sinful focus on self. ◦ “Outward adornment” is not as important as the development of the “inner self” and should not be the focus of a Christian (1 Peter 3:3–4). 8 Bible Verses about Tattoos Most Relevant Verses Leviticus 19:28 You shall. For a minor to get a tattoo in violation of his or her parents’ wishes is biblically unsupportable. Verse (Click for Chapter) King James Bible Ye shall not make any cuttings in. ◦ Children are to honor and obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1–2). Here are some general biblical principles that may apply to getting a tattoo: Because of Scripture’s silence, getting inked falls under the category of a “gray area,” and believers should follow their convictions in the matter, respecting those who may have different convictions. Therefore, we cannot say that getting a tattoo is a sin. info under CC BY 3.The New Testament does not say anything about whether or not a believer in Jesus Christ should get a tattoo. ![]() Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 - For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: (Read More.) Hebrews 10:26 - For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, Titus 1:1-16 - Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness (Read More.) Romans 10:4 - For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? (Read More.) 1 Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 1 Timothy 2:9 - In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array 1 Corinthians 6:20 - For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's. Leviticus 19:28 - Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
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