The verse in Leviticus certainly is a good start as has been mentioned here. The marks and or cuttings were often for ritual practices mourning the dead. The spiritual entities that often oppress people causing them to cut themselves to relieve their depression or in some cases are basically the same ones that mandate such practices to appease demons or Satan himself through such sacrificial rites.
A mark is an identification of sorts. Such is; of course reflected ultimately in the Mark of the Beast in Revelation. Those marked by God ( Rev. 7) are sealed by God as well. Since Christ is the image of the invisible God ( Colossians 1:15); we are NOT to make an image of Him on our bodies; or in any aspect of worship. Isaiah 42:8 may be the best verse about not making any carved image because God cannot share His glory with anyone else. Those who simply view tatoos as artwork still find the artist who does the work using an image that usually has a deeper meaning; or image associated with occult practices. Obviously; anything that is directly exalting an entity other than God is a bad message to the world.
The collateral damage once it is done can; with much discomfort and expense be removed. Surely; it CAN be a good witness and testimony as to how we went from darkness to light and how we are a changed person if we at a later date have come to faith.
Tatoos seem to have an addictive quality as do drugs an other materialistic pursuits; there seems to be an endless appetite to get more. Merely considering the expense of such endeavors and how spending on missions with the same amount would benefit the cause of Christ should be a sobering thought.
As to just how the computer biometrics will work with subsurface tattoos to procure the Mark of the Beast is uncertain. There seems to be an image associated with the computer chip but it could very well be a hybrid genetic change to the DNA of Satan that seals one's doom eternally. Scary stuff.
Amen. Thank God He sent His son to die for our sins when we were unbelievers! As believers we won't want to go against the bible yet for something like a tatt, that can't simply be erased, we are still forgiven, we simply don't continue doing it.
Here are some general biblical principles that may apply to getting a tattoo:
Children are to honor and obey their parents ( Ephesians 6:1-2). For a minor to get a tattoo in violation of his or her parents' wishes is biblically unsupportable. Tattoos born of rebellion are sinful.
"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). A person who desires a tattoo to garner attention or draw admiration has a vain, sinful focus on self.
God sees the heart, and our motivation for anything we do should be to glorify God ( 1 Corinthians 10:31). Motivations for getting a tattoo such as "to fit in," "to stand out," etc., fall short of the glory of God. The tattoo itself may not be a sin, but the motivation in getting it might be.
Our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. The believer's body is the temple of the Holy Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 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.
We are Christ's ambassadors, delivering God's message to the world ( 2 Corinthians 5:20). What message does the tattoo send, and will it aid or detract from representing Christ and sharing the gospel?
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.
Old Testament law prohibited tattoos: "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD" ( Leviticus 19:28).
After considering many of the Bible verses and passages that would pertain to marking the body, the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, separation from worldly/vanity endeavors, not being conformed to this world, each should ask themselves, as a redeemed, sanctified child of God, which decision would most align with the principles set forth in Scripture, be most glorifying to God, least offensive to other believers, and not being a cause for the new-in-the-faith to stumble. Also, one should ask himself, what message does my decision send to young people? Note, that if my decision is still to proceed to get a tattoo, my defense of such a decision should not include the tactic of deflection - i.e., pointing out the inconsistencies of those holding convictions otherwise.
I read the stuff that people said about tattoos so what if somebody says okay can I lose my salvation and God will forgive me right. I'm just trying to figure out why people do things
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.
John 2:21, 1Corinthians 3:16,17, 2Corinthians 6:16,17, Ephesians 2:12-22,
1Corinthians 6:9,11,
1Corinthians 6:19,20,
Hopefully these are helpful in your decisions
A mark is an identification of sorts. Such is; of course reflected ultimately in the Mark of the Beast in Revelation. Those marked by God ( Rev. 7) are sealed by God as well. Since Christ is the image of the invisible God ( Colossians 1:15); we are NOT to make an image of Him on our bodies; or in any aspect of worship. Isaiah 42:8 may be the best verse about not making any carved image because God cannot share His glory with anyone else. Those who simply view tatoos as artwork still find the artist who does the work using an image that usually has a deeper meaning; or image associated with occult practices. Obviously; anything that is directly exalting an entity other than God is a bad message to the world.
The collateral damage once it is done can; with much discomfort and expense be removed. Surely; it CAN be a good witness and testimony as to how we went from darkness to light and how we are a changed person if we at a later date have come to faith.
Tatoos seem to have an addictive quality as do drugs an other materialistic pursuits; there seems to be an endless appetite to get more. Merely considering the expense of such endeavors and how spending on missions with the same amount would benefit the cause of Christ should be a sobering thought.
As to just how the computer biometrics will work with subsurface tattoos to procure the Mark of the Beast is uncertain. There seems to be an image associated with the computer chip but it could very well be a hybrid genetic change to the DNA of Satan that seals one's doom eternally. Scary stuff.
Children are to honor and obey their parents ( Ephesians 6:1-2). For a minor to get a tattoo in violation of his or her parents' wishes is biblically unsupportable. Tattoos born of rebellion are sinful.
"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). A person who desires a tattoo to garner attention or draw admiration has a vain, sinful focus on self.
God sees the heart, and our motivation for anything we do should be to glorify God ( 1 Corinthians 10:31). Motivations for getting a tattoo such as "to fit in," "to stand out," etc., fall short of the glory of God. The tattoo itself may not be a sin, but the motivation in getting it might be.
Our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. The believer's body is the temple of the Holy Spirit ( 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 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.
We are Christ's ambassadors, delivering God's message to the world ( 2 Corinthians 5:20). What message does the tattoo send, and will it aid or detract from representing Christ and sharing the gospel?
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.
Old Testament law prohibited tattoos: "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD" ( Leviticus 19:28).
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