Is getting a tatoo wrong?

Answer 1

What if it was a tattoo of Gods face?

Answer 2

I don't think it's wrong. If you want one, it's your call. But think real hard before you decide - you are the one who has to live with it the rest of your life. Consider how would you react to reactions from your family/friends. What if they don't like your tatto? Some employers don't allow visible tattoos in work place. What if you get bored with one you have? You know you can't just erase it. There are alot to think about. If you are ok with whatever the consequences, I'd say nothing is wrong with getting a tattoo. Oh, yeah, and you should be an adult.

Answer 3

Leviticus 19:28
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD


Question: "What does the Bible say about tattoos / body piercings?"

Answer: The Old Testament law commanded the Israelites, “Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. 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 tattoos should cause us to question. The New Testament does not say anything about whether a believer should or should not get a tattoo.

In relation to tattoos and body piercings, a good test is to determine whether we can honestly, in good conscience, ask God to bless and use the particular activity for His own good purposes. "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). The Bible does not command against tattoos or body piercings, but it also does not give us any reason to believe God would have us get tattoos or body piercings.

Another issue to consider is modesty. The Bible instructs us to dress modestly (1 Timothy 2:9). One aspect of dressing modestly is making sure everything that should be covered by clothing is adequately covered. However, the essential meaning of modesty is not drawing attention to yourself. People who dress modestly dress in such a way that they do not draw attention to themselves. Tattoos and body piercings most definitely draw attention. In this sense, tattoos and body piercings are not modest.

An important Scriptural principle on issues that the Bible does not specifically address is that if there is room for doubt as to whether it pleases God, then it is best to not engage in that activity. "For whatsoever is not of faith is sin" (Romans 14:23). We need to remember that our bodies, as well as our souls, have been redeemed and belong to God. Although 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 does not directly apply to tattoos or body piercings, it does give us a principle, "What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." This great truth should have a real bearing on what we do and where we go with our bodies. If our bodies belong to God, we should make sure we have His clear "permission" before we "mark it up" with tattoos or body piercings.

Answer 4

No.

Your skin. Your decision. But if the tatoo is on an area that is prominent/not easily hidden, then it becomes your prospective employers decision not to hire the guy with the tatoo. Also, they are alot more expensive to remove than they are to get them.

Think about it.

;-)

Answer 5

Depends whats on the tatoo

Answer 6

I'm not sure this is the forum to ask this question. I do know of a 60 year old who regrets it........but that could be because she now has to manually smooth out her skin to show it off. I do know it is not a fashion accessory.....it is a permanent part of your body.....a body that will change over time. Would you want to spend the rest of your life with the hair style you have now? Why not go for a henna tattoo and change it at your whim?

Answer 7

Well, it all depends on your morals and beliefs. And perhaps your religion and spirituality. Many believe that it is wrong to get a tattoo, but yet many believe that it is okay as well. So, what do YOU think? "Is getting a tattoo wrong?" Only you can state the true answer to this question, because only you know what your morals and beliefs are.

But if you want a personal answer from me, I don't think it is wrong to a get a tattoo. But again, that's what I believe.

Answer 8

Yes very thought I knew the Bible but now am reading it for the forth time it says not to cut scar or mark or tattoo our bodies as the heathens did heathens are someone that does not know or beleive in God wish I could get all mine removed regret my wifes also.

Answer 9

Naaaah bro i got Samoan tatoos on me arm
Unless you have like satan tatoos. or those evil lokin tatoos

Answer 10

The Bible says not to get tattoos. Leviticus 19:28: "And YOU must not make cuts in YOUR flesh for a deceased soul, and YOU must not put tattoo marking upon yourselves. I am Jehovah."

Hope that answers your question.


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Answer 11

It should be done with a lot of consideration put into it, and if you are an adult and capable of giving consent, I can't imagine it being a moral issue.

Tattooing pets for ID is great.