Tattoos
What Does the Bible Say about Tattoos? Obtaining a tattoo can spark gospel-centered conversation and act as a missional ice-breaker, but Christians without tattoos are identifiable without ink on their skin. It is all about the heart that declares Christ's name. Candice Lucey Contributing Writer “You will not make cuttings in your flesh, for the dead, nor print marks on you” ( Leviticus 19:28 ). Is this God’s final word on tattoos? What is the Lord talking about here? In this article we will consider the three parts of God’s law in Leviticus 19:28 as it refers to tattoos: “cuttings in your flesh;” “for the dead;” and “print marks” to try and establish a biblical stance for Christians today. Cuttings in Your Flesh The worship of Baal has been dated to at least before the Exodus, making it contemporary with the time in which Moses was given the law. This Canaanite religion involved many rituals including self-mutilation. One ancient verse describe...