Views on tattoos?

[andynew]

When I go to google about Leviticus I usually find 10 different opinions from people saying they've done the research hehe.

Have you got a specific link in mind?

 

[Takkles]

When I go to google about Leviticus I usually find 10 different opinions from people saying they've done the research hehe.

Have you got a specific link in mind?

Tattoos and Christians - Should Christians Have Tattoos?

That's a pretty good one that uses historic fact to form a decent article on the subject.

 

[FlowerGirl18]

Long before I was saved I really wanted one. Not anymore. I don't judge people who get/want to get tattoos, but it's just not my cup of tea.

 

[Sweet Melody]

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[Syrokal]

I have seven, and will undoubtedly be getting more, im saving up the £1.5k needed for the Sleeve I would like done, and when I take my second Initiation I plan on getting the Four Paraphernalia of the Lord's tatood as well, in ye olden time it was branded , but that tradition fell out of favor, I see no harm at all in reviving it with a tattooing trend.

 

[sand and sea]

I don't have any. I'm open to eventually getting tattooed but probably not in the near future - I'd like to choose something very meaningful to me.

 

[Justaprophet]

I would like some, way I see it it should either mean something personal or glorify God. If its just pretty or even negative/sat antic etc then nooo....

 

[Sir Robbins]

I plan to get a tatoo of a ghost on my right hand below my pinky. It is going to be very small. You must think long term if you are going to get one.

 

[jaapottery]

I have 6 thus far and plan on at least 3 more. I have shared them in threads before but here is a pic of the last 1 I got.

The key is the thing that brings me to salvation, heart for Christ, wings for God, and flames for the Holy Spirit.

 

[SavedFromChrist91]

I used to want one, but my tattoo idea was just to put remembrance of my grandfather, although now after becoming closer with the lord I can say I have no desire for a tattoo. My reasoning behind it is that I feel that since God has created me in his image, I should not want to get anything that would distort my image from him.

But that doesn't necessarily mean it's bad, I don't need to look it up since I am in no position right now to get one, but If you are, maybe scriptures, and the opinions here will help you.

 

[carebear1]

I have 2 of my own. I have a low pain tolerance so not getting anymore. I do like tattoos depending what it is and the location on the person

 

[Tiredknight]

I would only say this... Your body is a holy temple unto The Lord, best act like it. So be be careful what you adorne your temple with. I personally have eph. 6:16-17 on my left shoulder. I lastly would say if you would ashamed to stand before Christ with it, don't get it. (Now that last part I would say only applies thoughs who are believers. If you got before you were saved, that is what grace is for.)

 

[cam44]

I have 7. Havent gotten any since I got saved but I would like to. What are your views on tattoos? Do you have any? Did you get any after you became a Christian?

I look at us as 'stewards' to take care of a body that has been 'loaned' to us from God ... so never felt right about altering it with a tattoo ... hmmmm wwjd?? pretty sure he'd save the cash to donate to the united way or something a little more productive and less vain?

 

[Sketcher]

I look at us as 'stewards' to take care of a body that has been 'loaned' to us from God ... so never felt right about altering it with a tattoo ... hmmmm wwjd?? pretty sure he'd save the cash to donate to the united way or something a little more productive and less vain?

Altering it with a tattoo does not preclude one from being a good steward of the body, nor need it be spiritually unproductive. And what Jesus would or not do is moot, since he was a Jew and obliged to keep the Law. Gentile Christians do not have this obligation.

 

[cam44]

Altering it with a tattoo does not preclude one from being a good steward of the body, nor need it be spiritually unproductive. And what Jesus would or not do is moot, since he was a Jew and obliged to keep the Law. Gentile Christians do not have this obligation.

Well according to Leviticus 19:28 it would most likely be considered spiritually unproductive:
Lev19:28 “‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.

Is this really that complicated?

 

[Tiredknight]

Well according to Leviticus 19:28 it would most likely be considered spiritually unproductive:
Lev19:28 “‘Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the Lord.

Is this really that complicated?

yes it kind of is...

If your someone who holds to the Context issues... Which I am... Then verse only applies to Jews...Which it does... Since I am a gentile and under the law of grace which Jesus laid down, that does not apply to me. What does apply to me is to abstain form polluted idols, Sexual Immorality, from things strangled, and from blood. That is specifically what the first council of Jerusalem said that gentiles had to follow when coming to Christianity. Paul and Barnabas specifically fought against the law being placed on gentiles. Their argument was that the Jews could not keep it so why are you forcing it on them when that is not what Christ preached. Also Peter was heavily involved in this as well.

 

[cam44]

yes it kind of is...

If your someone who holds to the Context issues... Which I am... Then verse only applies to Jews...Which it does... Since I am a gentile and under the law of grace which Jesus laid down, that does not apply to me. What does apply to me is to abstain form polluted idols, Sexual Immorality, from things strangled, and from blood. That is specifically what the first council of Jerusalem said that gentiles had to follow when coming to Christianity. Paul and Barnabas specifically fought against the law being placed on gentiles. Their argument was that the Jews could not keep it so why are you forcing it on them when that is not what Christ preached.

Thank you -- this is good -- I did not know this ...

 

[Tiredknight]

Thank you -- this is good -- I did not know this ...

Now if you want to know where this is found and know that I am not just blowing smoke... This is found in Acts 15.

 

[cam44]

Now if you want to know where this is found and know that I am not just blowing smoke... This is found in Acts 15.

hey - Thanks! I will look into this.

 

[chaoticfirefly]

I have one, a cross with a lily and a bible verse all together on it. I plan on getting lilies going up my side once I can afford it.