Is it really a sin to have tattoos?

Answer 1

http://www.religioustattoos.net/Bible_Support/index.php


Read that. Also I agree with the other person that mentioned that about cutting your hair also being against the Bible. If you follow the "treat your body as a temple" 100 percent then you are going to hell for drinking a pepsi. Look in your heart and consider your faith and talk to God, dont take my word or anyone elses word for it.

Answer 2

I will NOT be dogmatic about this, but in my opinion having tatoos is NOT A SIN becuase it has no moral relevance whatever.

If we say that body tatoo is a sin under the theory of self mutilation, then, so would piercing ones ears and haircuts be sin - a ridiculous notion for most people.

If we say that body tatoo is a sin because the New Testament says that our bodies are the "Temple of the Holy Spirit," I would answer that the context of that particular passage and verse is sexual immorality. Now everyone (almost everyone) agrees that sexual immorality is a MORAL issue. But tattoos?

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

The Bible says not to mark your body. It also says your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit.

Knowing that, and knowing that non-believers have no issue with this, you have to ask yourself which group would you be more likely compared to?

Do you really want to be looked upon as a nonbeliever, or at the very least, as a believer who disregards God's Word?

Having tatoos and piercings may not seem like that big of a deal. But to someone who's looking to you as an example of Christianity, what kind of message are you sending?

Answer 5

No. The bible says nothing about having tattoos. Some people might take the the scripture about how your body is a temple and say that you shouldn't desecrate it, but that is just silly when applied to tattoos.
If your church is really putting you down just for having tattoos, ask yourself: is this really who I want to be?
Do you really want to associate with people who want to control your life and your body that much? Trust me, you are better off without them.

Answer 6

In the old testament it says not to mark your body..Jesus came and we are under his law not the old testament even though it is good to follow,we can't just follow some of the bible, we should follow it all..Jesus didn't come to condemn you,there are more in this world that do enough of that..but you have to be cafeful of what you do,,if you are doubting then I would say no dont do it..

Answer 7

yes it is..according to Leviticus..it says that body piercings,cutting of the flesh and markings is of the pagans.(unbelievers and other santanic rituals) If you are a christian and you know this you are deliberately going against God and is a sin. i guess it depends on your conscience as well if you know whats right and wrong.

Answer 8

Jesus died for the Spirit not the Flesh, flesh and blood will not enter the kingdom of God but the spirit.
If your saved, you have to work out your own salvation.
You can not go asking the flesh, People,
you have to ask God and Jesus who are Spirit.

check out Psalms 1; 1-3

Answer 9

many consider most tatoos to count in the category of self mutilation.

which by the old testament laws, is against the rules.

Answer 10

The passage most people refer to in the Bible (Leviticus) actually refers to tattooing oneself out of grief, so if you believe, then as long as you are not doing it out of grief, it's fine. The same section also says you're damned if you cut your hair, so I wouldn't worry about it regardless.