Verse in question: “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:28). Notice the ban is on cutting yourself for the dead, not tattooing yourself for the dead.
What about the passage, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” -1 Corinthians 6:19-20? Is this more spiritual than a physical moral? I wonder to what extent (if any) body modifications can defile the temple that is our bodies, or if it is completely moral ethics which determine such.
@@jaaaaysselam3372 I know that much, but I don't think it solely applies to sex. Being that our body is a temple, that implies we treat our body well. Being sexually immoral is not the only way to harm your body.
We as Christians must be very careful what we teach, because we'll be held accountable for everything that we tell others. I would hesitate before answering certain questions and really seek the Holy Spirit before telling people certain things on a potentially sinful subject. Not saying that IP is wrong here, but the only reason Christians want tattoos so bad is that it's very popular in the world. God wants us to be set apart from the world - that's in both the old and the new covenants. I'd be cautious to put these on my body. My temple belongs to God. Yes, I know people won't like this answer, but there's nothing wrong with saying we must be careful and obey what the Holy Spirit says FIRST.
I can agree, there is a reason why in some places it's illegal to get a tattoo under a certain age, because if you're going to get a possible permanent mark on your skin you better be sure it's something you can live with. That's why I don't understand why some couples get tattoos of each other's names because what are you gonna do with that if you don't stay together 🤷♂️.
@Señor Why Me biblically, it kind of is. Being like the world refers literally only to adopting an anti God rebellious way of things. If you aren't trying to do that, you're not being like the world.
@@Duvessa-darkbeauty you do you it 100% fine only your god will decide and im sure he know you are a good person dont listen to those false elitist know it all .
@@Butters_OhHamburgersReject the flesh, and praise the Spirit. You will not have this body in the next life, but a different one created perfect and without fault exactly as God wants you to be. I highly doubt tattoos are going to be a part of that, because they are unnatural and serve to elevate our flesh not our spirit.
I agree, I really don’t think the Bible is completely against tattoos, but at the same time I would be very skeptical when getting one. A tattoo is something that is permanently engraved onto your skin which is quite hard to remove, so I will probably warn against getting them.
Id warn about the type of tattoo people get. A lot of people like gothic imagery with skulls and death etc, and a lot of people like tattoos with flowers and positive imagery.
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless. You have good taste
@@marvalice3455 What would Christ do, my one and only role model. The answer is clear and tats are all about pride, carnal desire and just makes the temple look ghetto. I'm more than 1 million% positive, there will be none of it in the heavens so none should be on earth either. You know, the whole 'May your will be done in earth as it is in heaven!
I got a tattoo after kicking my drug habit. It was to remind me of the evil that comes out of me when I use. What others saw was a dragon ripping out of my arm, and as I distanced myself from that life, I got tired of explaining it. Also, tattoos weren't popular then, so I got a lot of unflattering comments and other annoyances with it. I had it removed 5 years after getting it. I should've known better than to get it.
@@joywebster2678 It would imply there isn't anything inherently wrong with tattoos, so much as the meaning or function of the tattoos. ie in their orthodoxy it is an expression of their faith, not of legalist decree but personal conviction, same as in Isaiah 44:5. So yes, it does mean it's okay for others outside their orthodoxy across the world.
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless.
This is balanced out by not letting our own conscience be a burden to other believers. Absolutely if you're with someone who can't stand tattoos, cover it up/don't get one. But if you're the one who can't handle it, you shouldn't burden the body of believers with your own conscience. Causing others to stumble is mostly applied to intimate settings as far as how I've read scripture, and a lot of christians with tattoos evangelize better than ones without. I'd be careful using just that verse to justify something. Restricting everyone's freedom in Christ is a dangerous thing to do.
For me is hard to harmonize that, and (with tattoos is clear) "if your right eye causes yo to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away" the sin is of the person that seduces with a tattoo, *for example* or of the person that looks, and you know... falls?
Definitely no way I could ever get tattoos. I Already struggle with independence and prideful thinking. Tattoos to make me more physical attractive would just pump up my ego more. The last thing I need is to give myself more temptation at this point my life.
@Dj akademicks , I'm grateful. As I said, I am so sensitive to my sinful nature that I don't even want to tempt the spirit of sin so I couldn't do that. If this preacher gets tats, it'll be in heaven. 😅
This is a personal issue for each. It is between them and God. We need to be saving our fights for things that actually affect our salvation. This does not. I had tattoos before being saved and have covered them with ones that show my faith in Christ. All of my tattoos honor Jim and remind me who I belong to. When He returns I will get a new body and they will be gone. Sharing the gospel with the lost should be our first priority because He is coming back soon and God cares more about our salvation then what tattoos we did or did not get.
@@zaig.s5329 the pain of the tattoo sound like good experience your god did felt pain on that cross .i think op gesture is an hommage i think your loving god will understand his heart ,let him be
It's a conscience issue, so one person's line won't be another's. However, if one's line is much further out than those in their life, it may be best to either not pursue the tattoo (or get it somewhere easily covered) even if it doesn't violate their own conscience so as to not become a stumbling block for those whose line is short or non-existent. That said if you're getting, say, racial slurs or pornographic tattoos, you've certainly crossed a hard line.
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless. Peace
@HairGreaseTBMOTH You're funny, going around commenting on my comments while judging me and trying to sling mud. You are very hypocritical and two faced, you must have tats and your conscience is burning if you even have a conscience.
That's a tricky one. I tend to lean towards Dante's view that all art is the grandchild of God (since by creating art, we reflect the creative nature that is God's image within us). So I personally would say that if your tattoo doesn't make an explicitly anti-God statement (e.g. like 'sexual promiscuity is good,' or 'hail satan,') then I would say as art it glorifies God.
For me tattoos aren't a matter of whether or not the Bible prohibits, but rather whether or not my wallet does. I just haven't been able to justify the cost. Neither, have I had a need of some words or image permanently tattooed to my skin. I guess instead of tattoos my thing is scars. Scars from boating, fishing and kite-boarding. They're my battle-wounds and I'm proud of them.
Well that can still be inappropriate, depending on your heart at the time, if it's a situation like you want tats to make people look at you I'd argue that it's still inappropriate
@@3nterprisevideosTattoos of that historic time period were not what they are today. Tattoos back then were non-consentual. Tattoos today are consentual. Very different.
Some people feel in their gut that tattoos are wrong. Others feel opposite. Both think they are receiving the answer from the Holy Spirit. The debate won't die.
Maybe the answer is that we're supposed to love each other even when we think the other side is wrong, because Jesus being our savior is more important. I mean, it'd at least be fun to see more churches try that approach.
Jesus saves ex-satanists covered in tattoos lol meanwhile pure evil pedophiles walk the earth with no tattoos. It is the SOUL of the person, not their skin.
that is why the Magisterium exists. The reason why there was only suppose to be One Church. Think of a Three-legged stool where without one it wouldn't stand. In the Catholic Sense the three-legs of truth is: Holy Scriptures (written tradition) Holy Tradition (oral tradition) Holy Magisterium (teaching/interpretive authority) All inspired and guided by God.
Correct but I would add this.. Even if your getting a “Good tattoo” it’s cool but it goes much deeper than that. 1. Following senseless trends 2. Get a tattoo to feel accepted, cool or even “hard looking”? Dig deep into your intentions 3. Some ppl enjoy the pain of it.. it goes back hurt or trauma from the past .. look into it I’m not against tattoos just be wise in your decisions
Everyones forgetting about piercings? The way we dress? Also the way we cut our hair, and almost every other thing that we do everyday, all it takes is “yes I believe in god, and yes the lord is my savior” and that’s ALL you need to be saved, it’s not even the hardest thing in this world to do, they just make you think that it is.
I would generally discourage people from getting tattoos. Mostly because it’ll probably be something goofy they took 5 minutes to choose off the wall and they’ll spend the next 60 years wearing lol
I personally do not like tattoos. Not only that the procedure is painful, it looks dirty, and could dirty your blood. But if I like to have tattoos, I have to make sure that my motivation is in the correct place and I will not regret having it until my death.
And if ya wear glasses take that s*** off, god made ya perfect… and foreskin, for some reason he forgot to give us less foreskin better cut ya kids junk before they have a say in the matter…
It says right in the Bible that Jesus himself had a word written on the inner part of his thigh. I have a bunch of tattoos as well as two bold crosses on the top of my hands. God still loves me
A lot of evil pedophiles have no tattoos, meanwhile loads of Christians and charitable people have many tattoos. I would prefer to judge a person for their SOUL, not their appearance. If Lucifer was more beautiful than Christ, would you go running to the devil because your eyes mislead you to thinking he was a "luxury car?" It is not your place to judge people. You cannot see their soul. It is not your place.
As someone whos recently been coming into their true relationship with god, I am extremely thankful for you as your videos have helped me understand some more truthful christain views on certain aspects of life.
I agree with you both. Also Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless.
@@viov1975 that’s a verse taken out of context. That verse talks about sexual sin specifically. You need to find the corresponding verse that fits with your argument. It’s a big problem amongst Christians.
Those who are really looking into this should look up what Fr. Ripperger says about getting tattoos. He is very clear and speaks from years of experience as an exorcist. He say that they have also been condemned in the moral law and by the Church.
But i still have statement to make here. As you see in Mark 5 states that a man possessed by a demon the man was certainly using a rock to drawing on his skin that kinda says that a tatto is certainly a demon possesion act
Taking care of the temple also includes decorating it. Therefore, put some tattoos. I am just joking. My point is that you have a hidden assumption that many would argue as false. Your hidden assumption is that putting tattoos is not a good thing to do to a body.
@@retrictumrectus1010 absolutely. I would also add, that if tattoos are considered damaging the temple, then you would also have to add: earrings, being overweight, and eating unhealthy food. I mean, one could even argue that any kind of minor surgery that changes your looks, like braces, could also be considered damaging the temple.
the explanation within judaism (at least iirc) is that that leviticus verse is specifically referring to tattooing by scarification, which is what most people getting tattooed back then would've done. now the process is so much different for tattooing that having tattoos and getting tattooed is permissible under most interpretations of jewish law, afaik.
I dont think tattoos are wrong or a sin but my parents dont want me to get one... Im over 18 and have a job but i still live at home... would it be wrong for me to get one then because my parents dont like it? I wanted to get a verse maybe on my rib or another hidden spot, but yeah im not sure if its sinful if my parents dont want it. The bible says to honor ur parents
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How do we know that Isaiah verse is talking about tattoos? Some versions say “write *with* his hand” instead of “on his hand.” Even if we go with with “on his hand,” is there something about the Hebrew wording or the context that would lead us to conclude that this is about tattoos?
Everything related to form (like a work in the body) must be seen in the light of the content within: Is this a change in form that helps me live God deeper, or is it a neurotic ego booster?
An argument I hear against getting tattoos is our bodies being a temple for God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). I don’t know much about the harm tattoos do to your body if they do anything, but idk if this is a strong or weak argument against getting tattoos.
Can you speak on Isaiah 44:5? Most bible translations say write with their hand. Only NLT says on their hand. Seems the word with or on is added. Is there any indication in the passage of if we should say with or on?
Im Christian and have over 30 tattoos..on one demonic etc, but the more wise I grow in Christ, the more you study deeper than jus the Levitical law…the more and more I’m convicted. It’s been a struggle of mine’s internally for about 15 years now in terms of it’s wrong or not and in what context. Initially started from hearing different things from a actual pastors and mentors on the matter. This is one debate in the world and more importantly the Body of Christ that I do not see ending.
There's no debate on this subject if Jesus wouldn't do it, do not do it. So every time you get into a grey area and your not sure just ask yourself would Jesus do it?
It mainly was a practice of sorcery, where you bind yourself to sone god or spirit and it to you in a covenant of sorts but more like a ritual spell. Hebrews already had circumcision as their brand of ownership by/bond with YHVH.
@@Nunya_Bidness_53 I've no doubt that they have been used in such capacities, but so have many other things. The fact is that tattoos well predate the earliest written records we have preserved so we can't really know what their earliest significance was.
@@vedinthorn We know what the significance to which God objected was, ritual magic and idolatry. They serve essentially the same purpose today. If you believe something is wrong when you do it, it's wrong for you. I don't see a "right" way to do it, so I don't.
Does JESUS have a tattoo IP: Rev 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. Rev 3:12 I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, Rev 14:1 the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. Rev 19:12 and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. Rev 22:4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
I got some floral ones but now i regret it a little since I've started paying more attention on how easy everything connects to eavil spirits. Even things like yoga and meditation. I've always been religious but always a little rebellious. As im growing older i appreciate the simple living more, feel the same about piercing my ears. Nothing of this seams offensive but its not necessary. Its still chemicals under my skin.
The way I see it, is Jesus literally saves ex-satanists and even prisoners still serving time..I HIGHLY doubt Jesus judges his sheep for having pretty consented works of art on their skin. It doesn't harm anyone. Personally, I think people who think otherwise are being wrongfully judgemental and it is not your place to make a judgement especially if there is no victim.
Wait Jesus knows I’m a Christian 😃 bc I had a dream so Jesus ask me do u have tattoos and I was like no and he picked me up and he was like father father and I don’t remember the rest
Jimmy Akin also has a great video on this. Shows how we should reason these things out with our intellect. Tattoos ARE permissible. If you personally don't want one, fine. They are still ok morally.
Can I get a nortic tattoo it's called the mark of the berserker but as a Christian I know it a pagan mark but it's also from a show so I just wanted to know if it's okay I'm not getting it for the pagen part it's just from a book I like reading
Guys and gals pls help ok I love gow and Atreus has really cool tats and I want them but I’m scared to because they’re runes but I DO NOT practice magic nor do I want to nor do I tribute to false gods so is it safe for me to get them as long as my intentions are appropriate
While I don't think that the bible is against tattoos in the old *or* new covenant, I don't think Isaiah 44:5 counts because it seems like it's part of a prophecy about the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, which is during the new covenant.
@@magnificentuniverse3085 It's referring to tattoos or self-harm as a form of ancestor worship. Taking a tattoo is fine under both covenants; so long as you don't use it for ancestor worship, idolatry etc. Not that I'm interested in tattoos myself though.
@@IamGrimalkin hmm but as IP pointed it out in tge video, the verse actually says not to cut ourselves for the dead, but doesnt say the reason why not to tatto ourselves, it simply says dont make a tattoo without a reason. And as he also pointed out there arent any historical archeological proofs that people in that time made tattoos for their ancestors which also proves that the verse isnt saying that thats the reason why God prohibited tattoos
Just cerious tho. Was not the first tattoo a mark placed on Cain to show as a sign that he was cursed by God for killing his brother Able. For that reason wouldnt marking your body with tattoos be considered sinful?
These are the kind of statements you’ll make when you ignore the scriptures to give your opinion.He said “it depends on what you get” but the Bible says, “ you should not make any cutting on your flesh for the dead” that’s one but it says nor “tattoo any marks on you” that’s another negative alternative on top of not cutting yourself for the dead. So you have 2 instructions here. One is not cutting yourself for the dead but for the tattoo is simply not doing it, it doesn’t specify wether it’s for the dead or not, but it’s generalized.
So I am a youth leader and the kids wanted me to do a lesson on Satan. What about the idea of tattoos reflecting us to be more prideful? It is odd how for years people were against this and recently we have been on a different path to this. Btw I have tattoos so not knocking anyone here.
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK CAN BE THE SABBATH DAY - AND THERE IS NO OTHER REQUIREMENT THAN "REST" FOR THAT DAY "9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:" These commandments are to be upheld by the INDIVIDUAL not the nation as a whole. "Do not lie" is for the individual to uphold. "Honor thy father and thy mother" is for an individual to uphold not the nation to create 'Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother Day' celebrations. This commandment only says you can work for six days in a row but you must rest on the 7th following the sixth. NOTHING MORE. Doesn't say there is any specific day of the week you must choose to start your work week. If an individual chooses to start his work week on Monday then Sunday becomes THAT person's Sabbath day of rest (and nothing more than rest is required of him). Same if a person chooses his work week to start on Sunday then Saturday is his Sabbath day. Individuals can come together for their convenience to agree to start their work week on any specific day and have their Sabbaths coincide..... but that doesn't give any individual or group authority to decide that work week starting point for others.
Ancient Hebrews didnt have names for days in the week (like Monday etc.), they called them first day, second day...seventh day. When God says that seventh day is a Sabbath he means that special day of the week that Hebrews called the seventh day, and not the one we choose as sevent. All Jews ever and Christiand in Scriptures and beyond understood it as such.
talk about appropriate when I've seen people tattoo their eyes. I'm thoroughly convinced that if evolution is true that some human brains didn't developed over lizards.
I would like to tattoo Jesus and symbols of each of the 12 apostles as well as Judas Maccabees as a memorial. Would this be “tattooing myself for the dead”?
Agreed. Please stay away from the possible mark of the B, aka Nose test that goes right up your forehead, and the ge ne therapy aka "V". I write in code but you probably know what i talk about. The thing people rolled up their sleeves to receive. We think it was the mark.
Verse in question: “You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:28). Notice the ban is on cutting yourself for the dead, not tattooing yourself for the dead.
What about the passage, “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” -1 Corinthians 6:19-20?
Is this more spiritual than a physical moral? I wonder to what extent (if any) body modifications can defile the temple that is our bodies, or if it is completely moral ethics which determine such.
@@EXTREMEKIWI115 read the verse before this. it's clearly talking about sexual immorality.
But it says or tattoo yourselves
@@jaaaaysselam3372 I know that much, but I don't think it solely applies to sex. Being that our body is a temple, that implies we treat our body well. Being sexually immoral is not the only way to harm your body.
You open yourself up to spirits people in deliverance know demons will say they have legal right to stay due to a tattoo.
We as Christians must be very careful what we teach, because we'll be held accountable for everything that we tell others. I would hesitate before answering certain questions and really seek the Holy Spirit before telling people certain things on a potentially sinful subject. Not saying that IP is wrong here, but the only reason Christians want tattoos so bad is that it's very popular in the world. God wants us to be set apart from the world - that's in both the old and the new covenants. I'd be cautious to put these on my body. My temple belongs to God. Yes, I know people won't like this answer, but there's nothing wrong with saying we must be careful and obey what the Holy Spirit says FIRST.
I can agree, there is a reason why in some places it's illegal to get a tattoo under a certain age, because if you're going to get a possible permanent mark on your skin you better be sure it's something you can live with. That's why I don't understand why some couples get tattoos of each other's names because what are you gonna do with that if you don't stay together 🤷♂️.
Agree
Cars are really popular with the world. So is TH-cam. Should probably stop using those.
I am so glad you said this .. I don't want something soo worldly on me when I'm representing christ and when I stand before God.
@Señor Why Me biblically, it kind of is. Being like the world refers literally only to adopting an anti God rebellious way of things. If you aren't trying to do that, you're not being like the world.
“You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead.”
Gothic Teens: Oh, ok.
so then “Do not eat pork”, basically must still be relevant and followed in the New Covenant too??
@@Matt-zp1jnand you claim to be a “believer of Christ” while mocking those who follow what Jesus did.
Am a Christian Goth and have tattoos
@@HTrntrs so you dont eat meat or wear any type of cotton blend then ?
@@Duvessa-darkbeauty you do you it 100% fine only your god will decide and im sure he know you are a good person dont listen to those false elitist know it all .
Ask yourself why you want the tattoo. To fit in with the world? To look cool? Is it for prideful reasons? And Ultimately will it bring glory to God?
I ain’t Christian but I would do it for self expression
@@Butters_OhHamburgers then you’re clearly doing it for the world.
@@dontyurf how?
@@Butters_OhHamburgersReject the flesh, and praise the Spirit. You will not have this body in the next life, but a different one created perfect and without fault exactly as God wants you to be. I highly doubt tattoos are going to be a part of that, because they are unnatural and serve to elevate our flesh not our spirit.
@@NovusIgnis I’m not Christian so I don’t really care about stuff like that
I agree, I really don’t think the Bible is completely against tattoos, but at the same time I would be very skeptical when getting one. A tattoo is something that is permanently engraved onto your skin which is quite hard to remove, so I will probably warn against getting them.
Id warn about the type of tattoo people get. A lot of people like gothic imagery with skulls and death etc, and a lot of people like tattoos with flowers and positive imagery.
meh, not a fan of tats so I won't get one. but if someone wants one, like the dude said, if its appropriate, you be you.
same. personally I think humans look best raw, and I am big on living my beliefs. but you are free to act as you will :)
Facts bro
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless. You have good taste
@@viov1975 the spirit isn't looking for an excuse to skip you. if he were, we'd all be doomed.
@@marvalice3455
What would Christ do, my one and only role model. The answer is clear and tats are all about pride, carnal desire and just makes the temple look ghetto.
I'm more than 1 million% positive, there will be none of it in the heavens so none should be on earth either. You know, the whole 'May your will be done in earth as it is in heaven!
I got a tattoo after kicking my drug habit. It was to remind me of the evil that comes out of me when I use. What others saw was a dragon ripping out of my arm, and as I distanced myself from that life, I got tired of explaining it. Also, tattoos weren't popular then, so I got a lot of unflattering comments and other annoyances with it. I had it removed 5 years after getting it. I should've known better than to get it.
It's good you got rid of it
Good ur changing
Agreed. I have a devil and angel on my back still and I tell God if He makes a way for me to pay for removal I will in a heart beat!
That kinda sucks cause it seems like it was a meaningful tattoo
There’s also some christian cultures that have tattoos as part of their tradition, like in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea
So their custom makes it OK for Christians not of their orthodoxy across the world?
@@joywebster2678 It would imply there isn't anything inherently wrong with tattoos, so much as the meaning or function of the tattoos. ie in their orthodoxy it is an expression of their faith, not of legalist decree but personal conviction, same as in Isaiah 44:5. So yes, it does mean it's okay for others outside their orthodoxy across the world.
Correct, I know that Lebanese Marionite Church get tattoos when they complete their pilgrimage to Jerusalem
1000 different denominations all interpreting the Bible a different way… if only god could show up and clear all this up for everyone…
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless.
If it causes others to stumble.. it is a sin
This is balanced out by not letting our own conscience be a burden to other believers. Absolutely if you're with someone who can't stand tattoos, cover it up/don't get one. But if you're the one who can't handle it, you shouldn't burden the body of believers with your own conscience. Causing others to stumble is mostly applied to intimate settings as far as how I've read scripture, and a lot of christians with tattoos evangelize better than ones without. I'd be careful using just that verse to justify something. Restricting everyone's freedom in Christ is a dangerous thing to do.
if you stumble you need better shoes ...
@@funnygaming2672 I like that It's a bit naive, but it still reflects the mentality of someone with strong faith."
For me is hard to harmonize that, and (with tattoos is clear) "if your right eye causes yo to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away" the sin is of the person that seduces with a tattoo, *for example* or of the person that looks, and you know... falls?
Definitely no way I could ever get tattoos. I Already struggle with independence and prideful thinking. Tattoos to make me more physical attractive would just pump up my ego more. The last thing I need is to give myself more temptation at this point my life.
I have tatoos and i still manage to control myself
@Dj akademicks , I'm grateful. As I said, I am so sensitive to my sinful nature that I don't even want to tempt the spirit of sin so I couldn't do that. If this preacher gets tats, it'll be in heaven. 😅
@@CoachBriceWilliams haha brother I get it it’s not easy but it challenges me to be strong
@@Djakademicks well, I think it's just different for everyone
Self awareness is paramount stay pure
This is a personal issue for each. It is between them and God. We need to be saving our fights for things that actually affect our salvation. This does not. I had tattoos before being saved and have covered them with ones that show my faith in Christ. All of my tattoos honor Jim and remind me who I belong to. When He returns I will get a new body and they will be gone. Sharing the gospel with the lost should be our first priority because He is coming back soon and God cares more about our salvation then what tattoos we did or did not get.
amen
Bit weird that they are honouring Jim…
Man jim must be a cool guy
I want to get a cross tattooed as a reminder to carry my cross daily, but not sure if it's the right thing to do
eh I mean you could accomplish a similar effect by wearing a cross chain. That's what I do.
Prayer should remind you that your carrying your cross daily brother. Holy Spirit will guide you, don’t need a tattoo for that. 🙏🏽
Don't do it. Just pray.
@@zaig.s5329 the pain of the tattoo sound like good experience your god did felt pain on that cross .i think op gesture is an hommage i think your loving god will understand his heart ,let him be
It begs the question: what is the line on appropriate?
It's a conscience issue, so one person's line won't be another's. However, if one's line is much further out than those in their life, it may be best to either not pursue the tattoo (or get it somewhere easily covered) even if it doesn't violate their own conscience so as to not become a stumbling block for those whose line is short or non-existent. That said if you're getting, say, racial slurs or pornographic tattoos, you've certainly crossed a hard line.
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless. Peace
Not getting one so you walk as a new man and not a pagan heathen of the world
@HairGreaseTBMOTH
You're funny, going around commenting on my comments while judging me and trying to sling mud. You are very hypocritical and two faced, you must have tats and your conscience is burning if you even have a conscience.
That's a tricky one. I tend to lean towards Dante's view that all art is the grandchild of God (since by creating art, we reflect the creative nature that is God's image within us).
So I personally would say that if your tattoo doesn't make an explicitly anti-God statement (e.g. like 'sexual promiscuity is good,' or 'hail satan,') then I would say as art it glorifies God.
"Can" or "Should"?
But I agree so long as it's "appropriate" and I would say modest, too.
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For me tattoos aren't a matter of whether or not the Bible prohibits, but rather whether or not my wallet does. I just haven't been able to justify the cost. Neither, have I had a need of some words or image permanently tattooed to my skin. I guess instead of tattoos my thing is scars. Scars from boating, fishing and kite-boarding. They're my battle-wounds and I'm proud of them.
That settles it. Ima have the ten commandments tattooed on my face like a God-fearing sound cloud rapper...
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That's not a sin technically, but it does look stupid
Bro... Show me when you're done and crying XD
Bro definitely made this decision at 3am with sleep deprivation
Well that can still be inappropriate, depending on your heart at the time, if it's a situation like you want tats to make people look at you I'd argue that it's still inappropriate
People who say you can't get tattoos because of Leviticus don't understand that the law is fulfilled.
Fulfilled but not abolished
@@3nterprisevideoswe do not follow that law
@@3nterprisevideosTattoos of that historic time period were not what they are today. Tattoos back then were non-consentual. Tattoos today are consentual. Very different.
Hey IP I have a request. Can you investigate the reliabilities of 1 and 2 peter? Thanks so much
hahahahaha imagine that... How can you hold any doctrine definitively if you have no infallible source?
@@WebCitizen
Fine... *Then I'll do it...*
@@therottingstench why wouldn't Peter's letters be reliable? 🤔
@@isaiahreno skeptic reasons what they say. Dr. Jonathan McLatchie covered this over quite well on his website
Perfect! I have one across my chest that says “Solace in strength” an omage to Matthew 28:5
Some people feel in their gut that tattoos are wrong.
Others feel opposite.
Both think they are receiving the answer from the Holy Spirit.
The debate won't die.
Maybe the answer is that we're supposed to love each other even when we think the other side is wrong, because Jesus being our savior is more important. I mean, it'd at least be fun to see more churches try that approach.
Jesus saves ex-satanists covered in tattoos lol meanwhile pure evil pedophiles walk the earth with no tattoos. It is the SOUL of the person, not their skin.
that is why the Magisterium exists. The reason why there was only suppose to be One Church. Think of a Three-legged stool where without one it wouldn't stand. In the Catholic Sense the three-legs of truth is:
Holy Scriptures (written tradition)
Holy Tradition (oral tradition)
Holy Magisterium (teaching/interpretive authority)
All inspired and guided by God.
Correct but I would add this..
Even if your getting a “Good tattoo” it’s cool but it goes much deeper than that.
1. Following senseless trends
2. Get a tattoo to feel accepted, cool or even “hard looking”? Dig deep into your intentions
3. Some ppl enjoy the pain of it.. it goes back hurt or trauma from the past .. look into it
I’m not against tattoos just be wise in your decisions
Also if done for gang's or tribal it's against what God wants.
I only did for the memory of someone
Everyones forgetting about piercings? The way we dress? Also the way we cut our hair, and almost every other thing that we do everyday, all it takes is “yes I believe in god, and yes the lord is my savior” and that’s ALL you need to be saved, it’s not even the hardest thing in this world to do, they just make you think that it is.
Sir Christianity is an bad hands, it’s about time that Christians find out that their religion has been manipulated by these Lords in Vatican.
If you are not listening to god, is he really your savior?
James 2:23 A person is justified by works and not by faith alone
Went through a few other videos and you’re the first so far to hint towards if the choices we make brings glory to God matter.
Answered by IP with tattoos.
I would generally discourage people from getting tattoos. Mostly because it’ll probably be something goofy they took 5 minutes to choose off the wall and they’ll spend the next 60 years wearing lol
Sound doctrine . I found the same scriptures to very enlightening on the explanation. Great video . Yah Bless you brother .
good insight! well said and researched!
I personally do not like tattoos. Not only that the procedure is painful, it looks dirty, and could dirty your blood. But if I like to have tattoos, I have to make sure that my motivation is in the correct place and I will not regret having it until my death.
Not a fan of tatt's....don't mess with the image God made you in
And if ya wear glasses take that s*** off, god made ya perfect… and foreskin, for some reason he forgot to give us less foreskin better cut ya kids junk before they have a say in the matter…
It says right in the Bible that Jesus himself had a word written on the inner part of his thigh. I have a bunch of tattoos as well as two bold crosses on the top of my hands. God still loves me
It doesn't mean Jesus had a tattoo in his thigh brother analys that carefully
I didn’t know about that verse in Isiah, because I have some God glorifying tattoos that I want to get, and that helped affirm my decision.
I don't have any tattoos. Whenever I was asked if I had tattoos, my response would be, "you don't put bumper stickers on luxury cars."
A lot of evil pedophiles have no tattoos, meanwhile loads of Christians and charitable people have many tattoos. I would prefer to judge a person for their SOUL, not their appearance. If Lucifer was more beautiful than Christ, would you go running to the devil because your eyes mislead you to thinking he was a "luxury car?" It is not your place to judge people. You cannot see their soul. It is not your place.
so you think you are a luxury ...that sound pompous.
@funnygaming2672 if I don't think it of myself...who will? I just didn't want to tat up my body.
If your body is a temple, it might be a sin not to decorate.
amen to that XD
Thank you so much dude!😃😁❤️
That’s hot fire bro! You just substantiated and expanded it on something I knew all along, God had us tattooed on his palms. I still hate tattoos😁
If you're not sure, just don't do it. A tattoo is a permanent scar.
Never go a tattoo even after 6 years in the Navy.
4 years Marine Corps with no tattoos.
As someone whos recently been coming into their true relationship with god, I am extremely thankful for you as your videos have helped me understand some more truthful christain views on certain aspects of life.
I got multiple crosses on the side of my face (Pic is old) I been conflicted on this internally for awhile, thank you for this upload.
You didn't need to do this one, we've all seen glimpses of your tattoos to know your answer already!
I’ve watched enough exorcisms where demons confess that they entered someone through tattoos… I’ll never get one
I agree with you both. Also
Your body is the temple of the Spirit. I know I wouldn't attend a temple with graffiti on it, will the Holy Spirit even enter yours? It's tacky and tasteless.
@@viov1975
As someone once said “You don’t put a bumper sticker on a Bentley”
@@alexanderjosephross
Lol, I mean you can but no one important will get in. Then how are we supposed to get the Holy Spirit to enter in?!?!
@@viov1975 that’s a verse taken out of context. That verse talks about sexual sin specifically. You need to find the corresponding verse that fits with your argument. It’s a big problem amongst Christians.
True. Leviticus 19:28 is enough for me not to get a tattoo.
Those who are really looking into this should look up what Fr. Ripperger says about getting tattoos. He is very clear and speaks from years of experience as an exorcist. He say that they have also been condemned in the moral law and by the Church.
But i still have statement to make here. As you see in Mark 5 states that a man possessed by a demon the man was certainly using a rock to drawing on his skin that kinda says that a tatto is certainly a demon possesion act
Treat you body like a temple. Take care of it, therefore no tattoos.
Those two points aren’t connected. You can be perfectly healthy, take care of your “temple” and still have tattoos.
Taking care of the temple also includes decorating it. Therefore, put some tattoos.
I am just joking. My point is that you have a hidden assumption that many would argue as false. Your hidden assumption is that putting tattoos is not a good thing to do to a body.
@@retrictumrectus1010 absolutely.
I would also add, that if tattoos are considered damaging the temple, then you would also have to add: earrings, being overweight, and eating unhealthy food. I mean, one could even argue that any kind of minor surgery that changes your looks, like braces, could also be considered damaging the temple.
@@moosechuckle we were made in the image of God. No reason to muck it up with tattoos and risk getting infection. So yeah, the points do connect
@@Florida_Cracker all of what you said is option and absolutely not biblical.
My personal belief as a sailor and devout Christian is the body should be clean like a temple or church. Would you write on the walls of the chapel?
the explanation within judaism (at least iirc) is that that leviticus verse is specifically referring to tattooing by scarification, which is what most people getting tattooed back then would've done. now the process is so much different for tattooing that having tattoos and getting tattooed is permissible under most interpretations of jewish law, afaik.
I dont think tattoos are wrong or a sin but my parents dont want me to get one... Im over 18 and have a job but i still live at home... would it be wrong for me to get one then because my parents dont like it? I wanted to get a verse maybe on my rib or another hidden spot, but yeah im not sure if its sinful if my parents dont want it. The bible says to honor ur parents
When i first became
A catholic Christian ✝️, I couldn’t defend it, but then I saw u responding to a Muslim ☪️, every since I’ve learned a lot about Christianity ✝️, so thanks for helping me learn about Christianity and the church ⛪️✝️
How do we know that Isaiah verse is talking about tattoos? Some versions say “write *with* his hand” instead of “on his hand.” Even if we go with with “on his hand,” is there something about the Hebrew wording or the context that would lead us to conclude that this is about tattoos?
And god says he’s not the author of confusion, what a joke.
Could you do a long form video on Torah observance?
Everything related to form (like a work in the body) must be seen in the light of the content within:
Is this a change in form that helps me live God deeper, or is it a neurotic ego booster?
It's also about heath and things we only kinda understand as of right now but your right over all
An argument I hear against getting tattoos is our bodies being a temple for God (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). I don’t know much about the harm tattoos do to your body if they do anything, but idk if this is a strong or weak argument against getting tattoos.
The context is sexual immorality, so that's not a great argument
Can you speak on Isaiah 44:5? Most bible translations say write with their hand. Only NLT says on their hand. Seems the word with or on is added. Is there any indication in the passage of if we should say with or on?
Im Christian and have over 30 tattoos..on one demonic etc, but the more wise I grow in Christ, the more you study deeper than jus the Levitical law…the more and more I’m convicted. It’s been a struggle of mine’s internally for about 15 years now in terms of it’s wrong or not and in what context. Initially started from hearing different things from a actual pastors and mentors on the matter. This is one debate in the world and more importantly the Body of Christ that I do not see ending.
Thank you!
There's no debate on this subject if Jesus wouldn't do it, do not do it. So every time you get into a grey area and your not sure just ask yourself would Jesus do it?
Jesus never drink medicine. Would you?
Jesus never drank medicine? Would you?
@@esthermontoya5399 no I don't need it and neither do you, God gave us power, his spirit to heal the sick and cast out demons
It mainly was a practice of sorcery, where you bind yourself to sone god or spirit and it to you in a covenant of sorts but more like a ritual spell. Hebrews already had circumcision as their brand of ownership by/bond with YHVH.
Citation needed
@@vedinthorn Start with "Spells & Sigils" TEDTalk by Joe Cummings
@@vedinthorn Also KnewVisionProductions channel vid "Fine Art or Shamanic Ritual"
@@Nunya_Bidness_53 I've no doubt that they have been used in such capacities, but so have many other things. The fact is that tattoos well predate the earliest written records we have preserved so we can't really know what their earliest significance was.
@@vedinthorn We know what the significance to which God objected was, ritual magic and idolatry. They serve essentially the same purpose today. If you believe something is wrong when you do it, it's wrong for you. I don't see a "right" way to do it, so I don't.
Does JESUS have a tattoo IP: Rev 19:16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Rev 3:12 I will write on him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, Rev 14:1 the Lamb, and with him 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads. Rev 19:12 and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. Rev 22:4 They will see his face, and his name will be on their foreheads.
I got a Jesus fish that says faith on my hand I want everyone to see my faith to God
Would it be fine to get like a tattoo in respects of my dad or mom passing as a Christian?
Don't confirm to the patterns of the world no makeup tattoos or jewelry. Stay pure
Scriptures say do not mark with things attributed to death. Otherwise it's fine to get tats. So it's ok ..👍
Oh no! Some fictional guys told us we can't have tattoos 😔
I got some floral ones but now i regret it a little since I've started paying more attention on how easy everything connects to eavil spirits. Even things like yoga and meditation. I've always been religious but always a little rebellious. As im growing older i appreciate the simple living more, feel the same about piercing my ears. Nothing of this seams offensive but its not necessary. Its still chemicals under my skin.
Well, there are some condemnation to hiddens that "mark their flesh" referring to Philistines although, its context may no apply to present days.
Of course you're going to say that brother you got tattoos
The way I see it, is Jesus literally saves ex-satanists and even prisoners still serving time..I HIGHLY doubt Jesus judges his sheep for having pretty consented works of art on their skin. It doesn't harm anyone. Personally, I think people who think otherwise are being wrongfully judgemental and it is not your place to make a judgement especially if there is no victim.
Wait Jesus knows I’m a Christian 😃 bc I had a dream so Jesus ask me do u have tattoos and I was like no and he picked me up and he was like father father and I don’t remember the rest
Jimmy Akin also has a great video on this. Shows how we should reason these things out with our intellect. Tattoos ARE permissible. If you personally don't want one, fine. They are still ok morally.
Hey could you talk about christians not being homophobic and transphobic, it's that allowed or nah
Can I get a nortic tattoo it's called the mark of the berserker but as a Christian I know it a pagan mark but it's also from a show so I just wanted to know if it's okay I'm not getting it for the pagen part it's just from a book I like reading
For example, of pagans cutting themselves is found in 1 Kings 18.
This is a really confusing topic for me because I want to get a tatoo of the Cross.
St. Peter
“Listen up line! If anyone has any tattoos please step to the left and wait at the other gate”
When did he say that?
Guys and gals pls help ok I love gow and Atreus has really cool tats and I want them but I’m scared to because they’re runes but I DO NOT practice magic nor do I want to nor do I tribute to false gods so is it safe for me to get them as long as my intentions are appropriate
While I don't think that the bible is against tattoos in the old *or* new covenant, I don't think Isaiah 44:5 counts because it seems like it's part of a prophecy about the coming of the Spirit at Pentecost, which is during the new covenant.
How do you interpret Leviticus 19:28
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It's referring to tattoos or self-harm as a form of ancestor worship.
Taking a tattoo is fine under both covenants; so long as you don't use it for ancestor worship, idolatry etc.
Not that I'm interested in tattoos myself though.
@@IamGrimalkin hmm but as IP pointed it out in tge video, the verse actually says not to cut ourselves for the dead, but doesnt say the reason why not to tatto ourselves, it simply says dont make a tattoo without a reason. And as he also pointed out there arent any historical archeological proofs that people in that time made tattoos for their ancestors which also proves that the verse isnt saying that thats the reason why God prohibited tattoos
AMEN YES LORD I KNEW IT AS LONG AS IT PRAISE JESUS 💪🏿🙏🏿
I love his voice very attractive
Soo if you don’t need to keep the commandments of the Old Testament wouldn’t this include the ten commandments
Just cerious tho. Was not the first tattoo a mark placed on Cain to show as a sign that he was cursed by God for killing his brother Able. For that reason wouldnt marking your body with tattoos be considered sinful?
I have a tattoo on my heart. That's all I need.
If I want to tattoo with my kids names? A bibleverse or with i.e. a saying of some sorts?
I really wanna get a small Chi Rho in my heart/chest area. Is that ok?
No
Please include subtitles on your video.
What is an appropriate tattoo?
I am confusing. Just say yes or no to tatto by artist
These are the kind of statements you’ll make when you ignore the scriptures to give your opinion.He said “it depends on what you get” but the Bible says, “ you should not make any cutting on your flesh for the dead” that’s one but it says nor “tattoo any marks on you” that’s another negative alternative on top of not cutting yourself for the dead. So you have 2 instructions here. One is not cutting yourself for the dead but for the tattoo is simply not doing it, it doesn’t specify wether it’s for the dead or not, but it’s generalized.
So I am a youth leader and the kids wanted me to do a lesson on Satan. What about the idea of tattoos reflecting us to be more prideful? It is odd how for years people were against this and recently we have been on a different path to this. Btw I have tattoos so not knocking anyone here.
Soooooo what if I get a Michael Jordan tatoo is that OK… or if I get my family’s names and a rose 🌹
ANY DAY OF THE WEEK CAN BE THE SABBATH DAY - AND THERE IS NO OTHER REQUIREMENT THAN "REST" FOR THAT DAY
"9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:"
These commandments are to be upheld by the INDIVIDUAL not the nation as a whole.
"Do not lie" is for the individual to uphold. "Honor thy father and thy mother" is for an individual to uphold not the nation to create 'Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother Day' celebrations.
This commandment only says you can work for six days in a row but you must rest on the 7th following the sixth. NOTHING MORE. Doesn't say there is any specific day of the week you must choose to start your work week. If an individual chooses to start his work week on Monday then Sunday becomes THAT person's Sabbath day of rest (and nothing more than rest is required of him). Same if a person chooses his work week to start on Sunday then Saturday is his Sabbath day. Individuals can come together for their convenience to agree to start their work week on any specific day and have their Sabbaths coincide..... but that doesn't give any individual or group authority to decide that work week starting point for others.
Ancient Hebrews didnt have names for days in the week (like Monday etc.), they called them first day, second day...seventh day. When God says that seventh day is a Sabbath he means that special day of the week that Hebrews called the seventh day, and not the one we choose as sevent. All Jews ever and Christiand in Scriptures and beyond understood it as such.
Leviticus 19:28 "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves"
talk about appropriate when I've seen people tattoo their eyes. I'm thoroughly convinced that if evolution is true that some human brains didn't developed over lizards.
They can get it but should not.
Has this man ever shown what his tattoo is? I’m really curious.
I had my mind tattooed.
I would like to tattoo Jesus and symbols of each of the 12 apostles as well as Judas Maccabees as a memorial. Would this be “tattooing myself for the dead”?
yes......also the NT gosphels blasphem,e the OT
@@BLMacab not interested in your conspiracy theories
@@DANtheMANofSIPA so explain why malachai 4 5 contradicts jesus in matthew 11 14 or why jesus contradicts genesis 32 30
I've heard that tattooing is wrong because we can't make permanent changes to our bodies which God conferred to us. Can anyone clarify this? 🙏🏻
Let's start by checking with the Bible verses that support that position. Oh, wait. Also, that would mean dentistry is a sin.
@@abyssimus But Dentistry , Amputation of leg/hand , etc. might be necessary whereas tattooing is just a whim... 🤔
I think the Bible is clear it’s a sin no tattoos
Agreed. Please stay away from the possible mark of the B, aka Nose test that goes right up your forehead, and the ge ne therapy aka "V". I write in code but you probably know what i talk about. The thing people rolled up their sleeves to receive. We think it was the mark.