So, am I going to hell because I have a tattoo???

Question

I was told that I would go to hell now that I have a tattoo....I am a christian, I believe in God, The tattoo was a moment in my life that I felt it necessary...yes, it was after becomming a christian...Now, I understand the Bible says don't mark your body....it also says that men shouldn't shave their hair and women should cover their heads [old testiment] In the new testiment which is where Jesus redeames the christians and takes the sin of the world upon himself...[this is also the reason we don't sacrifice animals anymore--old testiment] Why is it that getting a tattoo still a sin???? I don't get it....and I like my tattoo...and I love Jesus too...

oh, I suppose the reason I did it was, when my dad died I was really sad [he was diagnosed with cancer 5 weeks later he was gone] So being distraut I had my nickname that he used to call me tattooed on my ankle....Yes I was a christian and no I don't regret it, It is just what I did to help through that grieving process....

Answer 1

You sweet dear the fact that you have a tatoo is not revalent to God. One then that was under the Law of Moses and that was then and this is now.
Anyway it would not matter if the law of moses was still in effect unless you where a jew.
The law pretained to the jews of that time they want rules to live by rather than live by faith so God gave them what they wanted.
Only thing he gave them so many rules that it was really really hard to live by.
God wants you to live by faith and trust in him that he alone sets in control of your life.
So you have a tatoo it will not send you to hell you sweet dear God is not that kind of curl and mercless kind of God, He is Kind and forgiving.
So you see God has all ready forgave you when he died upon the Cross and rose from the dead.
You have nothing to fear from having a tatoo.

Answer 2

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 3

I am not sure about men not shaving their heads, because when a person completed a vow of a Nazarene they were to shave off all their hair (Paul did it).

I know that the O.T. says that it is a shame for men to have long hair and the N.T. says that women should not cut their hair.

Exactly how long can a man grow his hair, I do not know (it is between God and that person), but I would think shorter than shoulder length.

For the women's hair, I read a Jewish commentary where the writer did not think that it was cutting it that was wrong, but having it so short as to be a man style. I would think that it should be at least shoulder length.

I think that tattoos are still wrong.
It should be repented of.

I think God will remove them it He is asked (I have not heard of this, but I think He wants to help).

Answer 4

Jesus still loves you. Whoever told you that is just far too extreme. There is a passage in Leviticus about not getting tattoos, but it also has a historical context. In fact I have tattoos and some of the coolest tattoos I have ever seen were religious. You are not going to Hell for a tattoo. God has much more important things to get upset about like warmongers and such.

Answer 5

Marking your Body, was a sin, a venial sin, and because your Body is a especially (You), The-Self, should concider that Body (Holy) as such, in Case that Jesus or God need it, to pursue a good purouses in life. and because its a temple, you should keep-it Holly, and with no marks, made by Man. The true is that you will not go to hell, although lol..., I'm affreid to tell you this, your self and because you have tattoing your self, Jesus will not enter your Body, if needed HIM the Lord will need to find someone elses to do it so, if needed. In that way tattos are a sin.<< Know I don't know how much ofr a Christian person you are, but you said that (in your own words), "I love Jesus too"), That you Love Jesus, this is the time you need to call him to find ourt directly from him, what will you punishment can be or will be, for this reason, of marking your Body for him to to come into you directly.

Answer 6

you will not go to Hell. What about the scars from other certain sins? They are kind of like a tattoo? How about if I broke my leg in a car accident because I was drunk and I have a scar? I would be willing to bet they would feel sorry for you and assure you you would go to Heaven. It is no different with a tattoo. Sure it is not the best thing to do but, after it is done? Forget it if there is no intention to have another one done.

Answer 7

No, Your tattoo has nothing to do with your salvation. The only sin that will send a person to hell is the blaspheming of the Holy Spirit. You say you are a Christian, then you will be in Heaven. Don't let other people get you down, this is just satan using them to get to you and kill your wittness for Christ. Keep going for Jesus.

Answer 8

Your question and arguments are, from a Christian standpoint, fallacious, and you need to reconsider your motives, your behavior, and what others say about it as well.

You don't go to hell because you have a tattoo, one goes to hell because one (a) is disobedient to God; (b) one doesn't confess and repent of his/her sins. The new testament also says, more than once, that Jesus' sacrifice on the cross is not an excuse to do what you want (Rom 3:8 & 6:1).

Since the law is written on our hearts (Jer 31:33; 2 Cor 3:2), you have to go beyond mere rules (although they are helpful), and consider what it is about a tattoo that brings you closer to, or further away from God, and from recognizing and being in relationship with Jesus Christ. In other words, Christian discernment is a matter of the spirit, and not the letter, of the law.

Is marking the body God gave you a good idea? Probably not, particularly since it serves no godly purpose. Why did you do it? You don't say. Your motives (your heart) are very important in discerning the appropriateness of a course of action. Inasmuch as marking your body is a sign that you have a tendency to worship bodies (your own and perhaps others', a sign of physical vanity), you are committing the sin of (self)-idolatry, believe it or not.

The difficulty in getting to the heart of your question is that modern western (particularly U.S.) Christians are--despite the Bible's clear and repeated instructions that we are supposed to deny ourselves (Matt 16:24) and lift up others--very concerned with "self" issues, including self-esteem (found nowhere in scripture) and self-image. Therefore, if you say that having a tattoo "makes me like myself more," then I must reply that your motives are impure.

This is what it means to have the law written on your heart: It means that you go beyond mere legal rules, and you use the Holy Spirit to discern what the motives are behind the things you do, and you choose the path that gives glory to God, and that causes others to respect, like, and love our Savior Jesus. Like it or not, if you claim to be a Christian, people are constantly sizing you up and making decisions about "christianity" based on your words, actions and attitudes.

Having the law written in your heart means that you do more than just stay out of trouble, you honor Jesus by being the best you can be for Him.

You won't go to hell because you have a tattoo, but if you think you got one for the wrong reasons, I suggest you spend some time in prayer confessing to God in Jesus' name what those wrong reasons were. Paying attention to your reasons for doing things, and then doing what is best, will enhance your relationship with God. Bless you always.

Answer 9

When you got your tattoo you didn't know any better. If you've asked God for forgiveness, it is under the blood of Jesus and God has thrown it into the sea of forgetfulness to remembered no more. Now that you know better and are accountable for the Word of God that you have knowledge of, purpose never to get another tattoo. Don't worry about the one you already have and block out judgmental over critical Christians who don't know that you've already sought the Father for forgiveness. It isn't even any of their business. Oh and remember, when we go to heaven we do not go in these flesh bodies, in fact these bodies are not allowed in heaven because they are corruptible and we shall be in incorruptible new bodies (with no tattoo's). So take good cheer and thank God for the grace given you through His Son Jesus Christ. God Bless!!

Answer 10

It sounds like you are really studying and that God is in your heart. There is not another text in the Bible that clarifies on marking your body so that one still is in effect. We are not suppose to mark our bodies, we do not go to hell for one sin. Hell is for when we have committed sins (anytime) and not asked for forgiveness and been true in out heart. Only God will know who is going to hell no matter how good a believer you are, we are not to judge others - that is also a sin!