Christians and Tattoos

Should Christians have tattoos? I'd like to know if you think so....

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[BloodCovenant86]

IM NOT CAR TO BE PUTTING NO BUMPER STICKER ON ME. I AM A CHILD OF GOD A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD. THIS BODY IS DEDICATED TO GOD FOR THIS IS THE TEMPLE WHERE THE SPIRIT DWELLS. FIRST ON THE INSIDE THEN ON THE OUTSIDE. WE ARE TO BE EXAMPLES OF THE WORLD NOT A FOLLOWER OF THE WORLD.

[JoelTheCalvinist]

@BloodCovenant86 Why are you yelling?

[OfWrathAndGrace]

Joel, don't take this as a critisism. I'm curious as to your thoughts. You seem to think that tats should never be used for aethstetic purposes. Why do you choose your hair do (or lack there of in this vid)? Why do you trim your beard the way you do? Why do you select the clothes you wear? Wouldn't it be for aethstetic purposes? That doesn't automatically make it vanity. What is the difference with tattoos?

[JoelTheCalvinist]

@OfWrathAndGrace - The aesthetic problem with tattoos is they are permanent. And you know it is very different for me to shave my head than to put artificial chemicals permanently in my skin.

The vanity is because it is expensive and serves no other purpose. I shave my mustache because it's free and my wife doesn't like to kiss it. I shave my head when it's hot. I wear clothes because it's the law. There is a big difference and you know it, but you're pushing for justification.

[Enoch2]

They do give a ministry opportunity. We need open doors to share the Gospel, and the Alpha-Omega example you give is one that I would imagine God might use as a door. But I would say that this is a redemption of the sin: He takes what was not good and uses it for good.

[JoelTheCalvinist]

@Enoch2 - So you agree, they are not good?

[6stringheat]

Christ sees things from the inside out. He knows your heart and your motives, even when you don't. However, the world sees things from the outside in. What you do on the outside may help or hinder them in entering the Kingdom of God. This decision of getting a tattoo needs to be more than looking cool. Tattoos could help, tattoos can hurt. If a tattoo could help lead one person to Salvation, then it is worth it..

[1994DavidLotro]

Also this may be just because it is your typing and not actually you talking to me, but you seem to give out a negative impact on me instead of a positive.

I mean you said earlier I came and accused you of a lot of things, which actually to me is just asking questions, because I am only 15, I am still learning. So there is no need to keep out giving me a negative impact because you aren't just giving me an answer you are giving me a negative impact making my mood drop.

[joshuavillela]

the conclusion is this my apprence does not determine who i am and whos i am however it is my walk that proves everything remember they could not recieve Jesus because of how he looked religious spirits judge the extarnal if we go based on the exsternal it will violate all that Christ achieve on the Cross love you God Bless

[joshuavillela]

well that question is great but lets think broader if its wrong for me to spend money on tattoos because it impliments self vain glory then all your unessicery spenditure should be acounted for. Whats the purpose of having things that you like INTREST thats the purpose. is tattoing a sin in levitcus 19 it also says that we should not eat meat bearing blood so if tattooing is a sin there than the stake you eat is a sin also

[IIILostIIIEdgesIII]

You judge a mans spirit by the fruit it produces not by his appearance. if someone can use tattoos as a tool for the spirit you should not hinder him in any way.

[IIILostIIIEdgesIII]

All things are acceptable but not all things are beneficial.

or

In the name of the Lord, tell them not to argue over words that are not important. It helps no one and it hurts the faith of those who are listening. Do your best to know that God is pleased with you. Be as a workman who has nothing to be ashamed of. Teach the words of truth in the right way. Do not listen to foolish talk about things that mean nothing. It only leads people farther away from God. Such talk will spread like cancer.

[BloodCovenant86]

@JoelTheCalvinist HUH? THEIRS NO EXCLAMATION MARKS I WAS JUST SHARING.

[osamabinmichael]

i love when people try and preach to people on youtube lolz

[CalamityStriker]

Leviticus 19:28 - talks about not marking or cutting your body for the dead. Tattoos are a controversial issue for Christianity. I think it depends primarily on what your intentions are and what it is you are getting tattooed. Most people idolize something by getting it tattooed. So, if it doesn't glorify God, if it's significance is not eternal or is not beneficial for uplifting the body, it shouldn't be done. However, I have 2 tattoos, both of which make me focus more on God and glorifying Him

[crystalsky84]

Ah, I always say BC too! When I'm trying to explain my previous (screwed up) thinking. Btw, I totally agree with you. God Bless You!