Should a Christian get a Tattoo?

Should a Christian get a Tattoo?

What about if it's to cover up an old tattoo they got before they was a Christian? A tramp stamp even.

What about if it's to signify your faith or something? As a kind of symbol and reminder of your faith if you will.

I have an old tramp stamp on my left arm from when I was about 15 years old that I have forever regretted!

But I've never really been into tattoos that much (I like them, just more on other people than on me).

Besides, I've always believed that the body is a temple for the Holy Spirit and shouldn't be "defiled" or "marked" in any way.

But then that doesn't mean that I would be less of a Christian or lose my salvation because of it.

I was just thinking of getting something to cover up this ridiculous thing on my arm with something subtle like. Nothing majorly big anyway.

Would love to get people's feedback on this and hear what the majority has to say on the matter.

Cheers!

Should a Christian get a Tattoo?

What about if it's to cover up an old tattoo they got before they was a Christian? A tramp stamp even.

What about if it's to signify your faith or something? As a kind of symbol and reminder of your faith if you will.

I have an old tramp stamp on my left arm from when I was about 15 years old that I have forever regretted!

But I've never really been into tattoos that much (I like them, just more on other people than on me).

Besides, I've always believed that the body is a temple for the Holy Spirit and shouldn't be "defiled" or "marked" in any way.

But then that doesn't mean that I would be less of a Christian or lose my salvation because of it.

I was just thinking of getting something to cover up this ridiculous thing on my arm with something subtle like. Nothing majorly big anyway.

Would love to get people's feedback on this and hear what the majority has to say on the matter.

Cheers!

Should a Christian get a Tattoo?

What about if it's to cover up an old tattoo they got before they was a Christian? A tramp stamp even.

What about if it's to signify your faith or something? As a kind of symbol and reminder of your faith if you will.

I have an old tramp stamp on my left arm from when I was about 15 years old that I have forever regretted!

But I've never really been into tattoos that much (I like them, just more on other people than on me).

Besides, I've always believed that the body is a temple for the Holy Spirit and shouldn't be "defiled" or "marked" in any way.

But then that doesn't mean that I would be less of a Christian or lose my salvation because of it.

I was just thinking of getting something to cover up this ridiculous thing on my arm with something subtle like. Nothing majorly big anyway.

Would love to get people's feedback on this and hear what the majority has to say on the matter.

Cheers!

If it's on your arm it's not a tramp stamp.

I think of tattoos as I do graffiti on a beautiful structure, David said: Psalms 139:14 - I will praise thee; for I am fearfully [and] wonderfully made: marvellous [are] thy works; and [that] my soul knoweth right well.

When I consider how miraculous and beautiful is the human form, to ink it seems atrocious to me. Our Creator says: "You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am Yahweh." Lev 19:28

Some say Leviticus is ancient and no longer valid. I say, Oh really? Where did Jesus say that?

According to what I've read about it tats can pose a health risk, and depending on the ingredients of the ink can leach toxic junk into your system from now on. My thoughts on the subject are probably in the minority on CC. Ultimately, you have to decide and as you know, live with from now on. Last but not least, when we repent and turn from our sins He is faithful to forgive, of that I know well.

Paul said we no longer under the law....

Should a Christian get a Tattoo?

What about if it's to cover up an old tattoo they got before they was a Christian? A tramp stamp even.

What about if it's to signify your faith or something? As a kind of symbol and reminder of your faith if you will.

I have an old tramp stamp on my left arm from when I was about 15 years old that I have forever regretted!

But I've never really been into tattoos that much (I like them, just more on other people than on me).

Besides, I've always believed that the body is a temple for the Holy Spirit and shouldn't be "defiled" or "marked" in any way.

But then that doesn't mean that I would be less of a Christian or lose my salvation because of it.

I was just thinking of getting something to cover up this ridiculous thing on my arm with something subtle like. Nothing majorly big anyway.

Would love to get people's feedback on this and hear what the majority has to say on the matter.

Cheers!

Paul said we no longer under the law....

Based off what?

Jesus is the fulfillment of the law...he didn't say it has been abolished. This is rather clear but somehow gets forgotten often.



As to Tattoos it can go a long way to open up a dialogue with a stranger when you ask them about their ink or show an interest.

Leviticus is clear enough to me. Same goes with cross dressing...that's also not in the NT but in the OT, and drinking blood


I've known some well respected christians who let their children get tattoos and it's all just rather confusing. Am I being judgemental or legalistic? I don't think so. It seems clear.


What's unclear is how most believers see it. The only encouragement I've given people is to tattoo a scripture reference to your favorite scripture if you aren't going to take no for an answer. Binding his word around you in a sense.

I personally thought about getting Job 31:1 around my wrist, but it just didn't ever feel right. Practical? Sure, but I just wasn't ever able to do it.

I look at my skin closely in those moments and I'm like...WOW.

It could just be it's not my thing but there are other things in leviticus I've been super curious about doing only to not do them because they are there. May be a minority opinion but there you go.

It's not about following everything in the law for me...it's about doing my best to agree with the word. I fall short certainly and am not trying to live under the law anymore (in a save yourself fashion) but if it's spelled out for me I can't just not give it serious thought.

Paul said we no longer under the law....

Yet Jesus said He did not render the law moot...