12/28/2023 0 Comments Bible verse tattoos◦ We are Christ’s ambassadors, delivering God’s message to the world (2 Corinthians 5:20). 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. The believer’s body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19–20). ◦ Our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. The tattoo itself may not be a sin, but the motivation in getting it might be. Motivations for getting a tattoo such as “to fit in,” “to stand out,” etc., fall short of the glory of God. ◦ God sees the heart, and our motivation for anything we do should be to glorify God (1 Corinthians 10:31). A person who desires a tattoo to garner attention or draw admiration has a vain, sinful focus on self. ◦ “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). For a minor to get a tattoo in violation of his or her parents’ wishes is biblically unsupportable. ◦ Children are to honor and obey their parents (Ephesians 6:1–2). Here are some general biblical principles that may apply to getting a tattoo: Because of Scripture’s silence, getting inked falls under the category of a “gray area,” and believers should follow their convictions in the matter, respecting those who may have different convictions. Therefore, we cannot say that getting a tattoo is a sin. ![]() The New Testament does not say anything about whether or not a believer in Jesus Christ should get a tattoo.
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