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NASB | 1 Corinthians 6:19 Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Corinthians 6:19 Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is within you, whom you have [received as a gift] from God, and that you are not your own [property]? |
Bible Question: Leviticus 19:28 states that you do not put tattoos on your body. What I want to know is if this was in the old testament when they were under the law, if it applies today now that we are under grace. I see alot of believers with tatoos. Share your views, please. |
Bible Answer: Chosen one: Welcome to the Study Bible Forum! How refreshing to see you filled out the Update User Info. It is a unique treat that someone fills out that so ver soon, thank you. There has been much talk about tattoos in the Christian comunity where I live, and several Chriatian articles about tattoos have been in some Christian magizines. The Old Te4stament is the only place that addresses marking our body. Some say because it is in the OT. it does not apply today. I have seen many tattoos in my life, I was in the US Navy, and saw all knids of tattos there as well. Most tattoos are not honoring to the Lord. Many Tatoos are shaneful and nasty to see. I personally think that marking our body is wrong. Even crosses, or symbols of Christian things are wrong as I undersatnd Scripture. However, when people get saved like Jesus we take Christians like they are. I see that tattoos have gained acceptance by women as well as men. Which I personally do not like. Tattoos are all but impossivle to remove except with plastic surgery, which is very costly. I have a older Poator friend who had a tattoo of a naked lady, and he scraped it off bu a carving knife. The removal left a large scar. He always had a long sleved shirt on so the scar would not be seen. He had the tattoo put on in WW II. he only two years ago went home to be in the Lord. I believe something as lasting as a tattoo that is put on in a time when not much thought is given into is the tatoo a sin, is when most people get a tatoo. For me a tattoo would be a sin. I think it is a mistake at least and often a burden, and is often a shame. Ihope this helps. Thanks for being in the forum. justme |