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I have noticed a lot of young people with tattoos lately, as well as a lot of older men who have served time in wars. I too have a couple tattoos, and am a recent convert, and have been reading and learning more and more than I ever knew before.
The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:23-25; Ephesians 2:15), the fact that there was a command against marks, or what we now call tattoos, should cause us to question. The New Testament does not say anything about whether a believer should or should not get a tattoo.
My grandfather was a Baptist Deacon and has tattoos from WWII. I know many people who are disgusted by tattoos, but I want to know, what is the church’s take on tattoos? What does God say about tattoos in the New Testament?
Thanks!!!
Chris.
The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.” (Leviticus 19:28). So, even though believers today are not under the Old Testament law (Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:23-25; Ephesians 2:15), the fact that there was a command against marks, or what we now call tattoos, should cause us to question. The New Testament does not say anything about whether a believer should or should not get a tattoo.
My grandfather was a Baptist Deacon and has tattoos from WWII. I know many people who are disgusted by tattoos, but I want to know, what is the church’s take on tattoos? What does God say about tattoos in the New Testament?
Thanks!!!
Chris.