Is it ok to get a “Christian” Tattoo? | GotQuestions.org
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Is it okay to get tattoos if they are of a Christian nature? In this video, we answer the question: Is it ok to get a “Christian” Tattoo?
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- Is it okay to get a Christian tattoo? We're going to answer that question. You can also discover more on GotQuestions .org.
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- As a background, please read our article on What Does the Bible Say About Tattoos and Body Piercings?
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- Beyond the general theme of that article, there is the question of Christian tattoos. Do the same principles apply to the tattoos that are of a
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- Christian nature, such as a cross or a Christian slogan or even a Bible verse? Some Christians have found that having tattoos gives them more credibility and thereby more possibilities of evangelism with some groups of people.
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- So what about Christian tattoos? Obviously, a tattoo of a cross is better than a tattoo of a flaming skull, naked woman, or demon.
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- Having a tattoo saying, Jesus saves, could indeed be a conversation starter with some people who would never approach a preacher wearing a suit and tie.
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- Some refer to the possibilities of Jesus having a tattoo on his thigh. The question is not necessarily, is getting a tattoo a sin?
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- The question is more, is getting a tattoo a good and necessary thing to do?
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- Everything is permissible, but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible, but not everything is constructive.
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- Christian tattoos may be permissible, but are they beneficial and constructive? Paul exclaims,
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- I have become all things to all men, so that by all possible means, I might save some.
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- I do all this for the sake of the gospel. Becoming all things to save some is perhaps the only good reason for getting a
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- Christian tattoo. If having a tattoo genuinely opens doors for evangelism that would otherwise be closed, getting
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- Christian tattoos would likely qualify under Paul's becoming all things qualification.
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- At the same time, if a person will not listen to you due to a lack of a tattoo, it is highly unlikely that such a person would genuinely listen due to the presence of a tattoo.
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- With that said, the biblically based conclusion would seem to be that Christian tattoos are permissible, but it is highly questionable whether they can be considered beneficial and constructive.
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- A Christian considering getting a tattoo should pray for wisdom and ask the Lord to provide pure motives and discernment.
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- That answers the question, is it okay to get a Christian tattoo? On our website, GotQuestions .org,
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