Would it be a sin to get a tattoo of a dragon?

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Leviticus 19:28 - Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.Look at Lord Yahshua/Jesus Christ, Did He sin? Did He get a tattoo?JagLovest thou in Christ Yahshua, Lord and Saviour of the world.
Great verse there,And by getting a tattoo you are making cuts in your body and poisoning it with the ink,The dragon is a symbol of the devil along with the serpent and the mark 666,getting this is not right.(But some might argue,what if I don't mean it to be like that)Well remember You should keep your body pure for God,because it is his after all!!!
 

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Kriss,I agree with jag. first of, why would we cut our body? or draw things on it? the bible says you are not your own. Our body belongs to God. Our body is the temple of the holy spirit. Moreover, most of the images in most tatoos are images of dradon, snakes which symbolize the devil in the bible. They are also used in rituals and worships in some countries. Rev 12: 9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out wih him. So, we have to be careful.1 peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:God blessAmi
What makes you think I disagree with Jag ?????? I think Jag and I agree on this we both agree scripture says what it says. Period. Though its seems to have a religious context here, we can not be sureThat you should not poison your body (temple) But that most God is concerned with our heart/soulIs that about it Jag?? Do we disagree??
 

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Kriss,I agree with jag. first of, why would we cut our body? or draw things on it? the bible says you are not your own. Our body belongs to God. Our body is the temple of the holy spirit. Moreover, most of the images in most tatoos are images of dradon, snakes which symbolize the devil in the bible. They are also used in rituals and worships in some countries.Rev 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out wih him.So, we have to be careful.1 peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:God blessAmi
What makes you think I disagree with Jag ?????? I think Jag and I agree on thiswe both agree scripture says what it says. Period.Though its seems to have a religious context here, we can not be sureThat you should not poison your body (temple)But that most God is concerned with our heart/soulIs that about it Jag?? Do we disagree??1. Kriss and I agree with scripture correct.2. God does indeed concern with our soul/heart. We agree.3. What makes you think God wants us to poison our body at any time. Is not getting a tattoo a fleshly thing to do?Galatians 5:17 - For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.Who's word is poison? God or Satan?Who's wants our soul poison? God or Satan?Who wants us to poison the temple with lust? God or Satan?Verily, verily I say unto thee, If God wants us to remain pure, should we poison our body that He gave to us?I Corinthians 6:19 - What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?JagLovest thou in Christ Yahshua, Lord and Saviour of the world.
 
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You know guys there is a girl at my work who likes tattoos well like Jag said I agree I am convicted about this. God gave me one body and I want to keep it pure for my creator. Well this girl mentioned tattoos one day you know what I said? "don't you want to keep your body pure for your creator?" She told me "some people need them." and "tattoos are art and the body is a canvas." well if that's true look at it like this The Human body is a gift and a more complex machine than anything on the planet and whatever "Art" you put on it is not even close to the "Art" that God Made when he made you! Our bodies are temples of "God and his holy spirit" We should honor God with our lives and what better display than our bodies? Did Adam and Eve need tattoos to be better? No they are fine just the way they are and anyone who says they need a tattoo to be themselves or describe their personality is insecure and trying to hide something not describe something about themselves. Think about what tattoos people have suns,moon, stars, skulls, dragons, naked women, hearts,clovers,vegetation, tribal, what do these tell you about the person????? Well nothing spiritual but everything worldy! It tells me they are lovers of suns, moons, lovers of stars, lovers of dragons and women lovers of the world and not lovers of God. God made the body in tact we just need to recognize this fact and give him honor by not demoralizing his canvas with some less than heavenly more worldy view of what humans look like this is satan's ploy of dehumanizing God's creation how awfull. and yes I do think we should obey God's word in love when it says not to get tattoo marks on ourselves it's just so sad to see lovers of the world system when more and more of Today's Christians think it's okay to have tattoos and do in fact continue to support them so yes it is considered a sin to me and quite possibly God too.
Wow that is beautiful SpiritSoldier. I have to say that I am 100% on the ship that thinks tattoos are not good, even if you get a tattoo of Christ or the Cross, it is still not good. When in doubt throw it out. I think that if you get a tattoo in your worldly walk then this will be forgiven and that if you get one when in Christ that this will also be forgiven but that it is done in ignorance. My uncle even got a tattoo when his own son died. He got his son's name written on his leg. Even this I think is a sin, but not imputed to those that don't know. P.S. If you've read this thread then you will probably be held accountable if you get a tattoo. We obviously have cast some doubt on the practice and that from scripture. Does that mean I think you'll go to hell? Well not for the sake of the tattoo no. But if it is ultimately that rebellion that continues then yeah I would say that your on the wrong path. Think of the $300 or so that could have been spent on something good, something to glorify God. Tilling the soil at the sweat of our brow is our curse, we shouldn't labor for such vain things. Why do I say "rebellion", well that may seem a little harsh, but look at it this way. If you can't ask God's blessing in this going forward then you probably don't have it. I just can't imagine a prayer as such that would glorify God; "Please Lord help me to pick the best tattoo to represent your glory, and that I may place it in the perfect spot, etc, whatever." I believe this is defying God's wonderful work in you. He rested on the seventh day and saw that it was good. What can we add to that, but to offer ourselves up to Him as living and whole sacrifices. (Somebody please help me with the scriptures here.) In all the Old Testament as well you are not to offer anything to the Lord that has a blemish on it. This is an abomination to Him. And if the ultimate sacrifice that we can give to the Lord is our own vessels, why would we blemish ourselves knowing that we must be offered to Him?God has called us aside and to be separate from the world. We should honor Him in all that we do:Deuteronomy, Chapter 7:6 "For you are a holy people to the Lord your God; the Lord your God has chosen you to be a people for Himself, a special treasure above all the peoples on the face of the earth.
 

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Leviticus 19:28 - Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.Look at Lord Yahshua/Jesus Christ, Did He sin? Did He get a tattoo?JagLovest thou in Christ Yahshua, Lord and Saviour of the world.
The Leviticus 19 is the chapter of Laws given to Israelites through Moses.The scripture quoted 19:28 is one of them.Let us see Genesis 4:1515 But the LORD said to him, "Not so; if anyone kills Cain, he will suffer vengeance seven times over." Then the LORD put a mark on Cain so that no one who found him would kill him.Ezekiel 9:3-6Then the LORD called to the man clothed in linen who had the writing kit at his side 4 and said to him, "Go throughout the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of those who grieve and lament over all the detestable things that are done in it." 5 As I listened, he said to the others, "Follow him through the city and kill, without showing pity or compassion. 6 Slaughter old men, young men and maidens, women and children, but do not touch anyone who has the mark .The MARKS were mentioned here. Is it tattoo? Ink? Chacoal? Paint? What kind of mark on the skin?Tattoo is the ancient culture long ago before Jesus Christ was born.Why did they do it?There must be reasons.Many people from different part of the world have their own culture of tattooing. My own people also have a culture of tattooing on the body. It is called Cultural Tattoo.Whether the design is Dragon or flower, tattoo is tattoo.If we consider tattoo as a sin, it is a sin whether you have the picture of cross or Jesus Christ or dragon on your body.Personally I think tattooing is not a sin since it has nothing to do with our faith and worship.But we must avoid doing it becuase it is not beauty but it is ugly.
 
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Personally I think tattooing is not a sin since it has nothing to do with our faith and worship.
I think that it has everything to do with our faith and worship, but that's just how I see it.
 

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What makes you think I disagree with Jag ?????? I think Jag and I agree on this we both agree scripture says what it says. Period. Though its seems to have a religious context here, we can not be sureThat you should not poison your body (temple) But that most God is concerned with our heart/soulIs that about it Jag?? Do we disagree??
Kriss,Sory, I must have missquoted you. My bad. God bless,Ami
 

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In all the Old Testament as well you are not to offer anything to the Lord that has a blemish on it. This is an abomination to Him. And if the ultimate sacrifice that we can give to the Lord is our own vessels, why would we blemish ourselves knowing that we must be offered to Him?
Well said BearingChristaHammer! I agree with the point you made being without blemish. I hope that others will see the truth of the matter.
 

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Personally, I think that tattoos can be a form of artistic expression. I'm also of the camp that believes that the Mosaic law is no longer relevant, and even if it were it seems to me that God is referring specifically to pagan practices in that verse (why else would he need to end it with "I am the Lord?" He's claiming that he is the Lord our God as opposed to pagan gods).Honestly, I'm very confused by the apparent double standard of people who cite Leviticus as justification for moral behavior in the first place. Do they believe just as strongly that children who disrespect their parents ought to be put to death (20:9) or that eating shellfish or pork is an abomination (11:7-12) or that we can buy slaves from the nations around us (25:44-45) or that a man and woman ought to be exiled if they have sex while the woman is in her period (20:18)?
 

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Personally, I think that tattoos can be a form of artistic expression. I'm also of the camp that believes that the Mosaic law is no longer relevant, and even if it were it seems to me that God is referring specifically to pagan practices in that verse (why else would he need to end it with "I am the Lord?" He's claiming that he is the Lord our God as opposed to pagan gods).Honestly, I'm very confused by the apparent double standard of people who cite Leviticus as justification for moral behavior in the first place. Do they believe just as strongly that children who disrespect their parents ought to be put to death (20:9) or that eating shellfish or pork is an abomination (11:7-12) or that we can buy slaves from the nations around us (25:44-45) or that a man and woman ought to be exiled if they have sex while the woman is in her period (20:18)?
I do quite agree with lunar.There are more than six hundred laws to be kept in old trestament. Any one who breaks any law is committing sin. Breaking one law is equal to breaking all laws. No one can keep all the laws. That is why Jesus has to come and fulfil the law.Matthew 5:17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.If you think tattooing is a sin, please don't do it.If you think tattooing is an artistic, it's up to you.Personally I don't like tattooing not because of considering as sin, but considering artificial marks on the body is not very good. It gives wrong impression to others.
 
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I do quite agree with lunar.There are more than six hundred laws to be kept in old trestament. Any one who breaks any law is committing sin. Breaking one law is equal to breaking all laws. No one can keep all the laws. That is why Jesus has to come and fulfil the law.Matthew 5:17"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.If you think tattooing is a sin, please don't do it.If you think tattooing is an artistic, it's up to you.Personally I don't like tattooing not because of considering as sin, but considering artificial marks on the body is not very good. It gives wrong impression to others.
Exactly, He did not abolish it; it still stands and we are not to let sin abound simply because grace does. Do the ten commandments now not hold either? Many of the older laws were given in our lack of understanding the law. If you read what Spiritsoldier said I think he really hit it on the head. Those laws were that strict because He wanted us to put the evil out from us. He realized how easy it could creep in. We are called to carry His name and be holy. Tattooing is a worldly practice and yes it is very artistic.I use to want to get one. I was insecure and thought that it would represent something cool in me, etc. God is my God and He made me as He saw fit. The bottom line is that if you can't get His blessing going into it then you shouldn't do it. We are here to glorify God. As well even if you have the faith to get one, were it not a sin, you are allowing your weaker brother to stumble because of your faith. Paul warned us not to step out on that foot.Romans, Chapter 2020 Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All things indeed are pure, but it is evil for the man who eats with offense.21 It is good neither to eat meat nor drink wine NOR DO ANYTHING by which your brother stumbles or is offended or is made weak.22 Do you have faith? Have it to yourself before God. Happy is he who does not condemn himself in what he approves.23 But he who doubts is condemned if he eats, because he does not eat from faith; for whatever is not from faith is sin.This was the very same verse I used to justify the fact that I wanted to get a tattoo. I didn't see it as sin therefor my faith was sufficient that I should not stumble. But this was me as an an infant in Christ. Our concern should be to strengthen our brothers and sisters and not after our own desires. If you do have the faith to get one, though I'm not recommending it, I would put it somewhere that is visible to you and not every passer by so that your weaker brothers are not made to stumble.
 

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I don't have a problem with tattoos, but I wouldn't get a dragon tattoo for these reasons:"And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads." (Revelation 12:3)"And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority." (Revelation 13:2) "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." (Revelation 12:9)"And they worshipped the dragon which gave power unto the beast..." (Revelation 13:4)For me, a dragon tattoo would be like putting the face of satan on my body. That's my opinion, and I don't want to push it on you. It's just how I feel about dragons.Why not get a tattoo of a Knight in full armor instead"Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Ephesians 6:11-12)Now that would be righteous! And by righteous, I mean.... very cool.
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I dont believe tattoo's are wrong. I know someone who got a tattoo of a verse, which could lead to striking up a conversation with a non-believer about it. I think you should definatly research what the chinese dragon symbolizes first though... you wouldn't want it to be demonic. Also...I heard getting a large, obvious tattoo can kinda feel like waking up in the same t-shirt for the rest of your life. lol.
 

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I read this entire thread... I don't know whether or not I would use the mosaic commandments out of Leviticus to back up arguments about how we are to lead our lives today, which are to be lead by the Spirit rather than under the strict letter of the law. Doesn't (Romans 7:6 KJV) say: "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." For those who are new to the faith, or who for those who even ask questions (we want people to at least ask questions, so many don't even care!) I would be wary of firing off old testament law at them. Rather, I might say to them to search thoroughly through all of the Scriptures, especially parts that speak on the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, pray mightily and long about this decision, and ask the Spirit to guide them on what they should do about.(1 Corinthians 6:19-20 KJV) "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."I am not being wishy-washy about this subject. But I refrain from making a judgment call on another person's body. Let them seek out the Holy Spirit to tell them what to do and always refer back to scripture.
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I read this entire thread... I don't know whether or not I would use the mosaic commandments out of Leviticus to back up arguments about how we are to lead our lives today, which are to be lead by the Spirit rather than under the strict letter of the law. Doesn't (Romans 7:6 KJV) say: "But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter." For those who are new to the faith, or who for those who even ask questions (we want people to at least ask questions, so many don't even care!) I would be wary of firing off old testament law at them. Rather, I might say to them to search thoroughly through all of the Scriptures, especially parts that speak on the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, pray mightily and long about this decision, and ask the Spirit to guide them on what they should do about.(1 Corinthians 6:19-20 KJV) "What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's."I am not being wishy-washy about this subject. But I refrain from making a judgment call on another person's body. Let them seek out the Holy Spirit to tell them what to do.
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I don't like it one bit. Although there is only one verse that speaks against tattoos which is Levitcus 19:28, then again we got verses that speaks of keeping the temple pure. (I Corinthians 6:19) God will never change... (Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8) . I just don't see how can it be healthy to put needles into the body...which is poisonous. But it's their choice, but that's the danger of it...JagLovest thou in Christ Yahshua, Lord and Saviour of the world.
 

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Some posts on this thread allude to the real issue...tattoos are an outward sign of inward rebellion.
 

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Some posts on this thread allude to the real issue...tattoos are an outward sign of inward rebellion.
Yes, that is true. I agree with you, bytheway. :amen:JagLovest thou in Christ Yahshua, Lord and Saviour of the world.
 

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Hi Kimshi42,Do you believe and follow the Word of God?I see in Leviticus 19:28 the following command of God, "You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord. "Is there any doubt about that meaning in your mind?It seems clear and straightforward to me that God does not want you to get a tattoo.waynemlj
 

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Hi Kimshi42,Do you believe and follow the Word of God?I see in Leviticus 19:28 the following command of God, "You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord. "Is there any doubt about that meaning in your mind?It seems clear and straightforward to me that God does not want you to get a tattoo.waynemlj
Cutting the skin and tattooing in those days were the marking and sign of mourning when a relative or loved one died.What about tattoo becuase of ethnic tribal culture?Look at this tribal woman. Is she evil and going to hell because of her cultural traditional tribal tattoo on her face?http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images/2006-...nmar-tattoo.jpg
 

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Hi Kimshi42,Do you believe and follow the Word of God?I see in Leviticus 19:28 the following command of God, "You shall not make any cuts on your body for the dead or tattoo yourselves: I am the Lord. "Is there any doubt about that meaning in your mind?It seems clear and straightforward to me that God does not want you to get a tattoo.waynemlj
Cutting the skin and tattooing in those days were the marking and sign of mourning when a relative or loved one died.What about tattoo becuase of ethnic tribal culture?Look at this tribal woman. Is she evil and going to hell because of her cultural traditional tribal tattoo on her face?http://neatorama.cachefly.net/images...mar-tattoo.jpgTattoo is a sin, but it is no where an unforgiveable sin, as there is only one unforgiveable sin... that is blasphemy the Holy Spirit. (Mark 3:29, Luke 12:10)JagLovest thou in Christ Yahshua, Lord and Saviour of the world.