Thank you so much.
~ Scarlette
“You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I am the LORD”(NKJV).
As Christians, our bodies belong to the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NKJV says,“…do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.”
Christianity often comes into conflict with the culture around us. We have to decide whether or not we will obey the Lord or go the way of the world. The way of the world leads to barrenness and death. The way of Christ leads to eternal life (John 14:6). Jesus does not want to take the fun out of our lives. He wants to fellowship with us and give us joy, fulfillment, purpose, and peace.
What if someone has already gotten a tattoo? Should they feel awful about it forever? NO! Jesus stands ready to forgive (1 John 1:9). Maybe the tattoo was done in ignorance or maybe it was done in an act of rebellion or maybe it was done to gain the approval of others. It does not matter. If you genuinely ask Jesus to forgive you, He will. Then, if someone asks you about tattoos you can tell them how Jesus forgave you and that His forgiveness is available for them, too.
God bless you!
Pastor Chris