Lev. 19:1,28- The Lord also said to Moses, Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy because I, the Lord you God, am holy. Do not cut your bodies for the dead, and do not mark your skin with tattoos. I am the Lord!
Now I know as I attempt to address this issue that many people will be divided in their opinion and that is ok. My heart in this is to reveal the instruction given in the Word of God and give young people an opportunity to clearly know what God’s heart on this issue is in a day where it is “cool” to go out and get a tattoo. By no means can this little blog cover all facets but can sure cause us to examine our convictions on this matter.
1. Holiness- God is telling us to be holy like Him. He is the standard of holy and He is telling us that He would never mark Himself or try to add to who He is. Tattooing your body is making a permanent addition to the way God created you. It is saying that you are not good enough in your natural state of His image and likeness.
2. Paganism- tattoos have their roots in pagan culture and demon worship. The places that glorify it the most are the places that have worshipped demons for literal millenniums and carry on that legacy through tattoos. The beginning of vs. 28 addresses a similar pagan ritual of cutting your body for the dead. God is addressing pagan culture and demon worship with this command.
3. Example- we are supposed to be salt and light in the world and when we are doing to our bodies the same as Hell’s Angels, Brittany Spears, Tommy Lee, and every other demonic icon in today’s society then we should ask ourselves how being like them is producing salt and light!
Now having said these things, I would like to say that I do not believe anyone is going to hell over a tattoo. If you have one then you are not doomed. There are many awesome Christians that have tattoos but I would implore them and anyone contemplating a new or additional tattoo to read God’s direct instructions given in His Word. Yea, some people say that it was OT, but if the God I serve gives an instruction like He did in this verse then I am going to obey it. Some have made it a cultural issue, but I would challenge you to study the roots of this practice and see how the hip hop culture has made something once taboo in Christian circles something that is now “cool” and “sexy”. Since when do we excuse and IGNORE God’s Word in order to be cool and sexy?
Bottom line: this is an issue that must be made black and white. How many tattoos are too much? How big a tattoo is not right? What is the fruit of getting a tattoo? What would make someone want to mark themselves for life with something God didn’t create them with? I leave you with a tweet from Brian Houston, the Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church Australia that very lightly yet firmly conveys his belief on this topic:
3 things I have a goal NEVER to do! 1. Parachute 2. Bungy Jump 3. Get a tattoo!
THIS IS AWESOME!!! I have had people ask me about tattoos and my opinion on it…and you have confirmation on what I said. Pastor Joel you never cease to amaze me!! I am gonna share this blog entry with every1 on my facebook and email!!
Brad B
Pastor Joel,
I want to start off by saying the purpose in me writing is not to argue, but rather to hear your response and your interpretation of the scriptures. I desire clarity and I trust your opinion.
So I want to quote you first, “but if the God I serve gives an instruction like He did in this verse then I am going to obey it.” If this issue is so black and white like you put it, look at the previous verse, verse 27. In the NLT it says, “Do not trim off the hair on your temples or clip the edges of your beards.”
If the verse right before the one you are using to say tattoos are wrong says we shouldn’t cut our hair a certain way, or trim our beards, how then can we take so literally the verse directly after it? I know from being at conferences and such that you have short hair and no beard. What is the difference between these verses that one is practiced, but the other is not?
Just wondering what you though?
Thanks,
Greg
I feel the same way…
I agree, too. I pray young people are encouraged to honor their bodies as temples of the Lord & avoid giving the devil any access however innocent it might seem. Before I was born again, I almost had my toddler daughter’s ears pierced. Later I was glad I didn’t make that decision for her. At least now I can recieve the Lord’s guidance if the question arises from her.
I have to agree with Greg on this one. I doubt God is going to close the gates of heaven on me because I have 3 holes in each ear. And since we’re quoting from Leviticus, what about the following:
“…and the swine, though it divides the hoof, having cloven hooves, yet does not chew the cud, is unclean to you.” (Leviticus 11:7)
“…do not plant your field with two kinds of seed. Do not wear material woven of two kinds of material.” (Leviticus 19:19)
Are we, as South Louisianans (sp?) supposed to avoid shellfish as well? I know most of you will say that has to do with food and not lifestyle, but why is it okay for one and not the other? I agree that there needs to be some type of modesty for Christians, but that’s like saying women shouldn’t cut their hair or wear pants or make-up because that’s what men wear, despite the fact that everyone in the Bible wore robes. I’m sorry, but I’m not going to miss heaven worrying about earrings or tattoos.
I’ve never used the scripture from Leviticus to back what I say about tattoos because of what is being addressed here: we ignore the other instructions in that chapter about appearance and diets, deeming it “Old Testament rules” that don’t apply to us anymore. I actually find it a little hypocritical. I know God gave these instructions for a reason, and that if we did follow them, it would be to our physical benefit. But to tell someone that getting a tattoo is a sin because it goes against the Bible doesn’t quite sit right with me.
Thankfully, however, the Lord isn’t concerned with our outward appearance as He is with our heart. This is revealed to us in 1 Samuel 16:7 which reads, “The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.” So while it might not be valid to pluck one verse from a vault of similar rules that we readily dismiss, there is still much to be said about the motive of getting a tattoo. Tattoos are still widely considered an outward sign of rebellion, sin, and/or paganism. Also, the term has become synonymous with things that describe a reprobate lifestyle. In fact, one look at a tattoo parlor would show you the lifestyle that the facility promotes. As a Christian, called by the Lord to be separate from the world, I don’t think it’s a wise choice to mark yourself in a way that would cause others to question the genuineness of your lifestyle. Again though, I believe it’s more of a heart condition. If your reason for getting a tattoo was birthed out of rebellion, then it becomes a moral issue. But your own personal motives are between you and the Lord. Frankly however, it’s usually not a good witness, it’s a permanent alteration to God’s creation, and it may supply you with a wealth of negative consequences.
So praise God for people like Pastor Joel who speak wisdom on a subject that is so often defended by our culture. It’s good to hear. =)
I am a youth pastor and I also have a tatoo…from college in a very rebellious state. One thing that I have found to be true 100% of the time, and what I counsel my youth with is this. “There isn’t anyone who I can’t minister to because I don’t have a tatoo, but there are plenty of people I can’t minister to because I have a tatoo.” It might be bad english, but seems to be good theology. Thanks Pastor Joel for speaking to this generation.
Pastor Joel I agree with your stance on this issue. I think that the key thing for me is Holiness. Why would I want to become more like the world when I have been redeemed from the world? I think that the true issue here is the issue of your heart, if you are becoming Holy for he is Holy then your outward appearance will reflect that holiness that is in your heart. I do not condemn anyone that has tattoos, my sister even has one, but my desire is for holiness in every area of my life and that is why I do not want to get a tattoo. If it produces even a hint of rebellion in my life I do not want it. P. Joel keep speaking truth.
I love this Topic! I had one of the youth in our church recently come up and show me his new Christian Tatoo, it was cool looking and everything, but i told him that while it was a NOTW tatoo, that it was actually very much a part of this world. He also had a shirt on that said something about ending world hunger, and our mission to save the world. I told him that if he really wanted to save the world, next time he wanted to spend 300 dollars on something don’t get a tattoo give that money to Missions.
My point is this…Imagine if every Christian gave the money to the Lord that they were planning on using for Tattos it would make a bigger statement globally, than looking cool in front a few freinds.
Isaiah 49:16 says that God has Inscribed us on the palms of his hands, That word inscribed means like a tatoo, so God has Tatooed us on the palms of his hands, like names being added to the book of life I see names being inscribed on the hands of God, if you want to tattoo something, get somones name inscribed into the book of Life!! Lead people to Jesus!!
The youth of Today are too busy trying to fit in when we need to be REACHING OUT!!
GO FORWARD!!
If what he has said offends you then you need to make sure where the offense is coming from. Are you holding on to some rebellion? Is this guy just being legalistic? Is the Tattoo i am so proud of part of my doing all i do for the glory of GOD or something that makes me feel cool? I struggle with this one. I really want another tattoo. I have one from my BC days. I really want another. But why? Well honestly because of the cool factor. GOD blessed me with a wife that brings me to my good senses most of the time. I have not yet gotten another tattoo but if I do I am sure I will try to justify my behavior. Its only human.
I have a tattoo on my left wrist to signify LIFE. I battled cutting for 3 years and when it came to an end I wanted something to help me remember what God took me through. I love God with my whole heart, and sometimes I feel like my tattoo helps identify with the world. But the main purpose will always go back to God. I think thats its an awesome thing when someone who doesn’t know Jesus asks me about my tattoo. I get the honor of telling them my testimony, while never allowing glory to go to anything else but Christ. I think that this blog, P Joel, helped me see that tattoo’s can have negative effects on people, and bring themselves glory more than bring thier maker glory. I think that sometimes I too get caught up in the “coolness” of having a tattoo that I loose my focus and loose the thought and reason why it is special to me in the first place.
One thing I realized after getting my tattoo was that its permanent. It will never be erased. Sometimes thats bothers me…
My encouragement for people who have tattoo’s and struggled with reading this blog would be simply this: You are in no way being condemned, judged or critosized, but if you are feeling convicted; conviction is a sign of love, and when the holy spirit convicts you, you must be obedient in that and move away from the issue… Don’t lazer off your tats, just embrace, and grow from them :)
Praise God for a Pastor that is willing to publicly talk about these issues and explain them! The word is clear in this area and like you said, it’s not a Heaven and Hell issue but it’s where your heart is at. It’s not legalistic to read The Word of God and follow it! Even if it goes against what you think is correct. No shame on the people who already got one.
We become like the religious leaders when we read The Word of God like this and do not follow it and even encourage others to not follow it. Awesome blog!!!
In Ex. 20 God commands us to not have any other gods before Him or make for ourselves any idols of any form whether in heaven, on earth or in the waters. Its a pretty well known text that is very specific. The 10 Commandments aren’t necessarily what comes to mind when you’re talking about tattoos but its very applicable.
An animal that is branded to show permanent ownership by its master. Tattoos are a brand of individuality, of identity, of self-opinion, of memories feared to be forgotten, of pain unworthy to feel, of perceived courage to be proven, of “art” … of so many justified reasons. Its a brand to show permanent ownership of ones body or justification and the right to do whatever pleases us.
Even a ‘religious’ tattoo such as a cross, scriptures, angel, etc. is still trying a self-glorifying act. God has always been too Holy to be captured in an image – the Jewish know this much. We are to ‘see’ His image in spirit and in truth, by faith, in His creation (people, animals, plants). His covenant is written upon our hearts, as the scriptures exhort, not our flesh. Its interesting though that the Lord has directed people to get a hair cut, wear certain clothes, live in a certain place, eat certain foods, give up certain things but not one example of “get a tattoo “. We are not our own, we’ve been bought with a price.
The price is now permanently on Jesus’ body. Tattoos aren’t like the scars of life we receive as we pass through this life. They are not like a deformity that stirs compassion within another person. They are not like a handicap that challenges a person to overcome. Tattoos do not, seemingly, even leave a legacy or a mark to say the person existed or made a difference. At least a tombstone does that much. Tattoos are a person’s own glorification. They represent ownership of control – idolatry. 1 Cor 6 talks about out body not being our own.
It is comforting to know that we are forgiven of our sins. The Lord is merciful and gracious. And yes, “as far as the East is from the West He remembers our sins no more.” “He is faithful and just to cleanse us from ALL our unrighteousness.” But He doesn’t stop the consequences now does He? There are certain punishments for certain sin. God equates idolatry to rejection of Him. The consequences of idolatry is God punishes the children for the parents iniquity even to the 3rd & 4th generation, according to the above mentioned text from Exodus. He doesn’t say He’ll close the doors of Heaven or Hell but punishment is due for the penalty for rejecting His ownership of you. Could it be its rejection instead of judgment that people feel/perceive about tattoos?
(BTW the Lord cleared up His intention in Lev about what foods to eat, etc when He told Peter to eat the unclean foods with the Gentiles. Also when He instructed Paul and other people in the Scriptures to “be all things to all men who are without the law.” These passages are found all throughout the NT. But He didn’t leave any instructions to alter ones flesh accept to crucify it daily for His glory.)
I LOVE Chris Appleton’s word on this blog! You rock Pastor!
Joel, I do not disagree with you. You are speaking from the word of God and that cannot be argued. On the questions that arised from “cutting you hair and beard” or “eating pork because its unclean”. I think it is important to remember that the people of God were rebellious and had no respect for God, so even rules that we think do not make sense, had to be there! I refuse to justify tattoos at all, especially with the name of Christ. I have ALOT of tattoos, full sleeves, full legs, and full back. and while 95% of these tattoos reflect scripture and/or christian themes, I refuse to call them”christian tattoos” or say that I was inspired by God to be tattooed. Fact is alot of people that get a cross tattooed on their arm try to justify their actions to everyone, because they got a “christian tattoo”..when did the ink become saved?? I got tattooed because “I wanted to”, Jesus didn’t ask me to. Now, I am not ashamed of my tattoos, or regretful. But a big thing we have to take to heart as Believers and Followers of Christ, that NO MATTER WHAT the topic or ideal is, if you do something from rebellion..it is SIN! and if we do something, knowing that a brother or sister will get offended..IT IS SIN! even if it’s drinking a Dr. Pepper and eating fried shrimp with someone that thinks caffeine and shellfish are wrong. If it causes someone to stumble, stay away from it! Just because we are no longer “under tha law”, doesn’t give us the excuse to do whatever we want, dispite the circumstance. Keep true to the Word of God, it will never fail you! Much love, Joel! I have an awesome respect for your ministry. God Bless.
All I can say is I never liked tatoos even when I was unsaved!
It’s so sad to see people argue with a man of God about such a godless act such as tatoos. The sad thing is that people say things like it’s not my conviction, but those same people are the ones that have not pressed in to that conviction or would even listen to the conviction if it hit them on the head. I don’t know the verse off the top of my head. But there is a place in the word of God that says If we do not know if something is a sin or not, it’s best not to do it. But people do the opposite. They say, I don’t know if it’s a sin, so I will just do it. When I began to pray about this topic, the Lord said to me: look at the type of people that go into and work at tatoo parlors. Have you seen these people and thought wow look at their stance for Jesus, no! I personally went one time with a so called christian friend of mine to get a tatoo and he argued about the whole, “well the same verse about tatoos also talks about not cutting your hair”. The truth is, the whole time in that place, I could see and feel the demonic oppression in that place. And we as christians go into these places and let these people put needles into our bodies. But to ease our consciouses, we say we are going to witness to these people. Let’s begin to exam our hearts and get real with ourselves!
I can see Pastor Joel’s point of view and I can agree with him in certain aspects. However, I also believe the type of tattoo and the intent behind the tattoo is something that should be questioned. For instance, I have my daughter and son’s name inked on me and my wife has our kid’s hand prints/foot prints inked on her. I do not feel this is an attempt to look cool or anything but rather an attempt to firmly remind ourselves of the beautiful gifts that God has given us. Of course these tattoos can easily be covered over with clothing in case they offend anyone in our presence. So while I do agree with certain aspects of this posting, I really believe a large part of it is the intent behind getting one. I was almost 30 years old when I got the tattoo so I had plenty of time to think about my intent and what it was going to mean to me. Definitely something to give lots of thought to before doing it so I commend you Pastor Joel for bringing up this topic as a lot of people these days just go out and ink themselves with no thought except their appearance and how they can stand out in front of others.
I completely agree with Pastor Joel Stockstill. I don’t put my trust in men but in God and His word. I have read that particular verse before and God spoke to me in the same way. Our body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit. It is no longer “ours” but “God’s.” This brings back the subject of having an “I” mentality. “What I want… What I think is best…” We should never place ourselves and our own desires before God.
Leviticus 11:7 and Leviticus 19:19 (which was mentioned above), is about keeping yourself clean. In the old Testament, they didn’t have the crucifixion of Jesus Christ or His blood. They had to follow certain rituals to cleanse themselves. When Jesus (God as a man) came to earth and died for our sins, ALL THE OTHER sacrifices and rituals were not needed. Jesus’ blood took care of the cleansing. They used to have to sacrifice animals and birds in order to be cleansed and forgiven. Jesus became the ultimate sacrifice. None of that “before Jesus” sacrifices are needed.
This seems to be a very sensitive subject among people. I personally don’t know why. I believe this is where wisdom “should” come in. Disagree but don’t get all upset because you think someone is attacking you… saying your going to hell if you have a tattoo or piercing. Pastor Joel Stockstill, or anyone else, never said that.
This is my opinion and I also follow and believe the Word of God.
Be blessed in all you do. =D
<3 Mindie
Im not sure if I would even consider something as insignificant as tattoos being “sacred” or “(un)holy” at all. Do we look at the Mona Lisa and say, “daVinci wasn’t a Christian so this is a totally irrelevant piece of artwork”, or do we recognize it as a culturally relevant painting for its time? Or another example, our kid draws something in his preschool class. Do we not still put it on our refrigerator no matter how messy it may look? All we know is that it means alot to him for us to recognize it. Tattoo artists, saved or unsaved, still have a talent. They are artists… not Pagan skin inscribers. A lot of Pagan traditions are still practiced today, but are okay because its just what is normal (i.e. the decoration of trees and gift giving in late December. We have “Christianized” this celebration called “Christmas”) Just because original Christmas traditions were started by Pagans, should we stop doing them? No! Because it means so much more than some practice that was practiced thousands of years ago. Tattoos are more accepted in todays society than they ever have been. They can also be a great ice breaker for witnessing. They open doors to subcultures that a typical middle/upper class “businessman” type cant get through to. Its simply a great way to show express yourself creatively and permanently. Good art doesn’t last for a little while then fades away. Good art lasts forever.
What is really sad is when people take one verse out of a passage in the Bible and try to live their life by it, but then they totally disregard the scripture before it, after it, etc.
If you think tatoos are evil because of this Bible chapter, then people who like their steaks rare are in trouble. People who get hair cuts and shave are in trouble, what about those with home gardens? You cant plant two types of seeds in one field, doh!!!
This is why it is a sensitive subject. People with tatoos come into church and get funny looks or have Christians look down on them with pity or disgust.
Thank you for adressing this issue! Can you also speak out on secular music too? I have many friends in my youth group who listen to it and the pastor even uses it during some services! I guess he’s just trying to be relevant and fun, but it totally lacks the Spirit of God ! What am I supposed to do? Just say, well that’s just a gray area!?
I completely agree with Pastor Joel! The justification for tattoos that I am reading in some of these responses are scary. Even before I got saved, I never understood why people would mark their bodies with something that will never be taken off. If you want something memorable, why don’t you have someone draw it out for you and place it in a frame instead of on your body? I just don’t get it. There is no tattoo “artist” that I would like to honor for his work, when it contradicts the Word of God. It is very obvious from some of these responses that sanctification and salvation needs to be prayed for! Awesome blog…I need to copy this and put this on my facebook page!!!
So if a doctor needed to cut your skin open for an organ transplant to save your life, you’d refuse because it’d leave a permanent scar and “change the way God made you?” People dye their hair and put on make-up. Doesn’t that also mean you are changing the way God made you; even ALSO covering up “imperfections”?
I think the theme Pastor Joel pointed out is that tattoos are tied to Paganism. There is no justification for getting a tattoo after knowing Jesus Christ as your Savior. Once you accepted Christ your flesh is no longer in control.
It doesn’t matter what theme you choose to mark yourself with whether its a “christian” symbol or a family member…that’s not the point…it’s the act of getting inked that has ties to supernatural world of paganism…
I love my tattoos, I got them when I wasnt following the Lord whole heartedly. But now I love the Lord enough not to get anymore and to honor my body as the temple of the holy spirit. I f I didnt go through my past I wouldnt be the Jesus lover I am today.
Firstly I have to preface my comments by saying that your other posts have been great and have encouraged me as a Christian
However… I think your black and white stance on this issue is not only conservatively biased, but a possible (and completely unnecessary) stumbling block to fellow Christians.
I do not have any tattoos, and I tend to agree with the majority of the sentiment behind your post, but I have an issue with the way you (and some of the commeters) have made tattoos to be detestable to God.
I think the Lev references have been adequately squashed, so there’s no need to revisit that ground, and John covered the importance of cultural context in regards to pagan traditions becoming part of culture (as per the example of Christmas trees). In terms of using them for beautifying ones self, it was also noted & there seems to be no difference (in this sense) to wearing makeup.
I personally feel that a tattoo is what you (which includes your own context) make of it, and I would be more worried about the context and content of a tattoo than whether or not somebody had one.
If you live, work and socialize in conservative circles, then I think tattoos are probably inappropriate for you, as would wearing a studded leather bracelet, but there are many contexts where it would be appropriate to have ink in order to be the Light to people who would otherwise not have any.
My biggest concern is your statement “I would like to say that I do not believe anyone is going to hell over a tattoo”. I think you have clearly stated that you believe tattooing is a sin, yet you say that nobody is going to hell for this one? Might I remind you that sin has no weighting scale applied to it? One sin ranks on the same scale as another, and the punishment of sin is death. If you’re going to preach in black and white, you can’t soften the fallout with a throw-away comment like that.
I appreciate your conviction and heart, but I believe that you’re preaching out of a conservative fundamentalist mindset rather than someone who’s aim is to show Jesus love to the world.
“The Power of sin is the Law” (I corinthians 15:56)
I completely agree with Pastor Joel… And am SOOO thankful that there are men of God like him that are willing to stand up for the truth, and not only that, but are also sensitive and obedient to the Holy Spirit.
What saddens me, is that almost always in the church of America (yes, I am a foreigner here… :)) everybody thinks they know what is right – and there is no respect for men in authority that God has placed. It is not just about being in a place of authority – but Pastor Joel, as we all know, is mightily used by God; there is much fruit in his life that we can see even with the naked eye.
When reading the scriptures, the main thing is to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit – not worry about the historical, cultural backgrounds… and about all the theology that come with it (although all of those are very important! I myself am studying early church history…).
Having lived in many countries as a foreigner, there is one thing I have come to realize – I am a foreigner on earth. And my citizenship is in heaven – even taking ‘souvenirs’ to heaven just doesn’t make sense; much less adding to the body that the Lord has said is “beautifully and wonderfully made”.
I also agree that if you really want to make an impact on this world (or at least your family!) spend the money you would’ve spent on getting the tattoo on missions – or supporting your church. There are so many people in this world that are DYING EVERY DAY (physically, as well as spiritually) and here we are, arguing whether it’s ok or not to get a tattoo…
I must preface this to say that some might be offended by what I am about to say, however I must say it….I see a lot of foolish views. Sounds like some pharisees have written above. I am left wondering if the Christian folks here also shun homosexuals, bikers, strippers, those covered with tattos, etc. who try to come into church. Do you invite those to church or speak to them about Jesus. How will you approach them? Can you approach them? Have you ever tried? Do you ever say the words ‘good Christian’? Isn’t that a funny one? But that’s another topic.
I think a lot of you are the exact folks that those lost folks I speak with tell me about..those who keep them out of the church… Those folks need to be in church desperately. As Jesus said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.” Then he added, “Now go and learn the meaning of this Scripture: ‘I want you to show mercy, not offer sacrifices.’ For I have come to call not those who think they are righteous, but those who know they are sinners.”
My husband was lost before we met. He was agnostic. God chose to use me to bring him to Christ. My husband thought we could never be friends because he wasn’t religious like me. I corrected him quickly. I am not religious. He was intrigued by that response. I love the Lord, I trust God, I depend on God, I believe God for life and that is how I live and speak. Loving others, having mercy on the lost, being bold, taking a stand when necessary. My husband accepted Christ and then about a year later, he shared with me how he felt led to get a tattoo with the scripture that spoke to him so shortly after his spiritual eyes were opened – Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”
My husband is the most faithful, loving, non judgemental (however strong in his beliefs and character) person I have ever known…and I grew up in church. God has taken someone who was so lost for 40 years and brought him into His kingdom – but my husband is bringing others into the kingdom by the Holy Spirit’s guidance, his faith, and his boldness. His tattoo is an excellent tool that is used as a testimony for Christ.
If we’re going to do away with all things pagans, how about we change the days of the week because they’re all named after some pagan god.
Tuesday – Norse god of war and love Tyr.
Wednesday – Anglo/Saxon god Woden
Thursday – Norse god Thor
Friday – Norse goddess Frige (day of Venus)
Saturday – Roman god Saturn
And next year, how about not giving children any Easter candy or allowing them to participate in an Easter egg hunt because that’s pagan. Just like Halloween. But I guess since we love Easter, we can look past all that. So it’s easy for you to say you dislike tattoos because you don’t have any. But the same said for painting one’s finger nails, cutting hair, dying hair, putting on make-up, getting plastic surgery…but that’s different? Because you said it is that makes it okay? Right. Because I’m at church EVERY Sunday and I don’t see a lot of women sans make-up or long hair and with pierced ears. So how are they able to alter their appearance and not get called out?
I heard about this blog and just had to comment!
I just did the internship there and before I did it I agreed with everything you said. I personally have more then 5 tattoos all over my body. I am covered with them from when I was an unbeliever. I was heavy into the culture of tattoos and I loved them. But when I got saved and delievered I realized that they were wrong. Witches in ages past would get the name of there chief warlock tattooed on there skin when he would die as a sign. Amen Pastor Joel! Tattoos on the believer can be summed up as a lack of conviction. Black and White is true.