Tattoos And Christianity

A man who owns a tattoo shop located in the center contacted me. Learn more about him in a moment.

After reading his response, I could not get the subject of tattoos and piercing out of my head. I remember a British minister - a man in his late 50s at the time - which confirms that the Lord had commanded him to pierce an ear to the way the servant bond referred to the apostle Paul. Such a servant would have his ear pierced his lord as a sign that he would serve him forever. When the minister obeyed, he said that many more young people participated in its meetings as a result.

After a class I taught, one participant told me that his Christian Soleil came to a construction site where he met a man heavily tattooed-. The Christian has a conversation with the tattooed man who commented that he was surprised he spoke of him as just all done. He thought it was because of all his tattoos, giving the Christian way to serve.

I remembered a Christian biker preaches from the pulpit, his forearms covered with tattoos Popeye, as he spoke, and how young players flocked around him to talk later.

Man looks on the outside. God looks on the heart.

Getting a tattoo is fashionable these days, and many Christians are trying to decide whether to have a tattoo or not. Tattoo or not to get a tattoo? That is the question.

What does the Bible? Many Christians will quote Leviticus 19:28 to support their contention that Christians should never have a tattoo, "You do not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you:. I am the Lord "- Leviticus 19:28. Can you believe that Jesus is Lord and that He came to save the world by the grace and love and still accept this verse applies to us today? It seems difficult, but it's true. Why? The answer is simple. Christ has given us a new law, which replaces the laws of the Old Testament in Leviticus that way.

Curiously, the proponents of this verse neglect to consider some other verses of the same book, chapter 19 verse 9 there that says. "When you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very edge of the field or gather gleaning of thy harvest "Verse 19 says," Thou shalt not plant your field with two kinds of seeds can not wear clothing woven of two kinds of equipment .. "Verse 26:" Thou shalt not eat meat with the blood still in it. "Verse 27:". Do not cut the hair on the sides of your head or clip from the edge of your beard "Verse 28:" .. Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo on you, I am the Lord "

As you can see, many other rules in Leviticus are not followed today. This does not mean that the entire book of Leviticus, or even the Bible itself, not be followed. This simply means that we must carefully analyze what the theme of the Bible is, and realize what this means for us today.

The book contains the laws of Leviticus is to keep the children of Israel healthy and holy God's Tattoos are very dangerous and can cause injury, illness or death. Verse also refers to a pagan ritual to put tattoos on themselves for the dead, in order to protect the spirit world and the wrath of other gods.

Many Christians do not fully understand the saving grace that was given to us by the humanity and death, our Lord Jesus Christ. We are under a new covenant, where his sacrifice covers our sins in a different way than the old Levitical laws only as seen in the letter to the Hebrews, which states: "But the ministry Jesus has received as superior to theirs, as an alliance of which he is mediator is superior to the old, and is based on better promises. For if there was anything wrong with that first covenant, no place would have gone to someone else, 8:6-7 "Hebrews.

Now, this does not give us permission to sin (we do not have one, we all sin, in any case, what we do). We are still responsible for our behavior and how it affects our spiritual lives and the lives of others. For example, the letter to the Romans, says: "Do not destroy God's work because of the food All food is clean, but it is wrong for a man to eat anything that makes someone else to stumble and 'better not to eat the wine meat or drink or do anything else that makes your brother .. drop. "Romans 14:20-21.

From this we can see that it is important to think carefully about the implications of getting a tattoo can be a self, our relationships, and one in the future. For some, this may mean that getting a tattoo will increase the ability to show others, while in other communities where the tattoo would be considerably reduced this capacity.

If CHRISTIAN GET a tattoo?

The conclusion is therefore that it is not the answer: "If Christians have tattoos?" Each of us may need to answer this question for ourselves after taking the time to think and pray for it. But try to avoid the security of those who must sell or show the tattoos, or make a general statement that can not be a Christian, because they have a tattoo. To do this, he would "destroy the work of God", rather than taking the time to lose. The burden lies with those Christians who want to get a tattoo. They must prove to their critics that their faith is based on more than just a tattoo, is supported by good deeds as well. And they must pray as often as possible, that the fractures, but trivial matters (such as body art) has been put aside in favor of pressing problems: inequality, hunger, Christian unity and to spread good news.

Here are some verses that seem, at least the recognition of religious labels:

"And it will be for you as a sign upon thine hand, and for a memorial between thine eyes, the law of the Lord be in your mouth." Leviticus 13:09 -

"It must be a sign on your hand or a memorial between thine eyes, for with a strong hand the Lord brought us out of Egypt." Leviticus 13:16 -

In these two quotes from Exodus, God told his people that while many - especially the nations - tattoos religious use and totems, which will give the Jews something more: a celebration of the day, that and saved out of Egypt. For Jews, it is your unique style. This seems to contradict our position. However, the verses show that tattoos were a normal part of society. God never told the people that tattooing is wrong or immoral. I do not even have to say stop. He says he will do differently from others in their celebrations.

"It's going to say:" I am the Lord ", another will be called by the name of Jacob, and another will write on his hand,

'Lord', and the same surname the name of Israel. "Isaiah 44:5

"Behold, I will I have graven on the palms of my hands, your walls are continually before me." Isaiah 49:16 -

Here Isaiah speaks God's words to the more conscious minority in Israel, while in exile, are worried about being lost in the midst of pagan Babylon. Through Isaiah, God reminds his people that he will never forget because he loves them and as proof he will never leave them, he said he designed the Jews [cut out .. . written permanently] on his hands, a reminder to save them.

"And the Lord said," Go throughout the city, through Jerusalem, and put a mark on the foreheads of the men who sigh and groan over all the abominations committed there. "Ezekiel 09:04 -

The mark in this verse refers to the letter "T" or the Hebrew letter "Tau", which appears as the shape of a cross, which was painted in the blood of the lamb on the doorposts to save the "rest" of Israel, when God destroyed all the firstborn of Egypt in the last wound. In this case, the brand will be believers who are saddened by the sins committed in Jerusalem.

"From now on, that no man trouble me: for I bear on my body the brand marks of Jesus." -Galatians 6:17

Here, Paul discusses probably the beatings and punishments he endured for the sake of the gospel of Christ (cf. 2 Cor. 11:24-28). It suddenly pointed at those who believe they are justified by other brands, is circumcision. Undeniable, however, is the imagery of tattooing. Brand marks are what Roman slave owners tattooed on their property to show the property.

"Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, with the seal of the living God, and called aloud to the four angels who had been given to hurt the earth and the sea, saying:" Do no harm to the earth or the sea or the trees till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads. "Revelation 7:2-3-

"And on His robe and on His thigh a name written, King of Kings and Lord of lords." -Revelation 7:16 pm

The last verse of the Apocalypse is part of the prophecy of John about the destruction of the Roman Empire and the Roman-far invincible armies. The verse shows Christ as the "Master of the Universe" whose name is the Word of God (and, in essence, of everything) is more than just a title on a royal garment. Instead, it is something that belongs to Jesus alone, and is inextricably linked to the one Lord of all ... through a unique marking on his body.

Again, I want to emphasize that these verses do not show that God supports the tattoos, but tattoos have become an accepted part of society in biblical times, and there is little evidence that God disapproves specifically as body art.

USE OF VEHICLES evangelism

Finally, it is important that Christians realize that Jesus does not want to hide our faith or keep our faith to ourselves. Just the opposite. He commands us to do everything we can to our brothers and sisters know the word of Jesus Christ.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations."-Matthew 28:19

"What I tell you in darkness, total light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim upon the housetops." Matthew 10:27

In fact, even if we wanted to keep it to ourselves (for selfish reasons or for fear of persecution), when the Spirit moves us, we can no longer remain silent:

"No one lights a lamp, puts it in a basement or under a bushel, but on a lampstand so that those who enter may see the light."-Luke 11:33

So if we choose the emails or tattoos, God the Holy Spirit enables us to discover the dynamic shapes and let others know it. One thing is certain, though: as Christians, we need to fully proclaim our beliefs, every day of our lives.

There is no doubt that tattoos are a sin and that Christians express their faith with some ink under the skin did not succumb to the cunning of Satan (or at least not because of the tattoos). But remember that just because we are allowed to be tattooed, does not mean that is what is best for everyone. Paul tells us that we must be careful that our actions do not lead others away from the faith:

"No, because of the food, destroy the work of God Everything is really clean, but it is wrong to make any fall, what you eat, the flesh is correct not to eat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother stumble. ". Romans 14:20 - 21

In this sense, we pray that through the intercession of the Holy Spirit, each of us can understand God's purpose for us, and if the call contains a series of permanent ink under our skin.

That's it. The issue of human motivations can only be resolved in the individual and their God

Rest of the story ...

In addition, the owner of the tattoo shop I testified that after his wife left him, he was desperate to find God. A miracle of the day, the couple reconciled. Within hours, he had a terrible investment that left his car smashed the wheel. Miraculously, she walked away without a scratch. Since then, two groups of parents, siblings and other relatives who have already decided to follow Jesus, some were baptized and is now seeking training for ministry. He writes: "I want to preach! 20 years I have struggled for something. Real men love Jesus and proclaim boldly for God's love and grace, and good news! So I'll be the first to say that God has no effect answer to prayer! As for your question that all Christians are fat? Here I am ..... I preach the gospel! "

Friends, if it's a tattoo shop, bar or an adult bookstore, God sent his only begotten Son to death those who have, often, or who work in these places. He simply is not big enough to be moved by what happens in a specific place! He can be trusted, and he loves the owners of these establishments have to do anything to save them.

We have the compassion to pray for the salvation - or pass their curse fiercely and also pray for their downfall?