![]() And they will be tormented with fire and burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and the Lamb. The smoke of their torment will rise forever and ever, and they will have no relief day or night, for they have worshiped the beast and his statue and have accepted the mark of his name.” Revelation 14:9-11, NLT It has been poured full strength into God’s cup of wrath. Then a third angel followed them, shouting, “Anyone who worships the beast and his statue or who accepts his mark on the forehead or on the hand must drink the wine of God’s anger. ![]() So while scripture doesn’t explicitly tell us not to get tattoos, if you choose to interpret scripture in such a manner that it does, it may be best to abstain even in the context of a “Christian tattoo.” This does not mean we should openly sin and defy God because “he will simply forgive us,” we must still strive to follow His Word and respect Him as the mighty God whom our own bodies are made in the image of. It is important to remember that many of the verses related to tattoos and body modification are from The Old Testament, and it is through The New Testament and the blood of Jesus Christ that we are forgiven of our sins. Jesus Christ and the New Covenant versus the Old What matters most is how we live our lives and treat others, with love and respect. It is a matter of personal conscience and interpretation of Scripture. ![]() The truth is that there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to tattoos and Christianity. Tattoos have become increasingly popular among a young many Christians, and as the stigma surrounding tattoos continues to fade, it is likely that more will choose to get them. ![]()
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