Some relevant matters there; this is a video I already posted not long ago from Devoted Ink:
It's a video about a Christian artist's tattoo parlor.
I was particularly struck by the young lady's comments about
Romans 8; and it seems from the short video that as Christian young ppl get inked with faith based designs, some moms are kind of on board with it also.
I can justify any behaviour or activity, but whether or not it is justifiable before God is another matter altogether. If my behaviour or activity becomes a stumbling block for others, then I should consider whether or not it is justifiable before God.
The question is still, "
Where is the line that I should not cross?" in my behaviour or activity?
Having a biblical verse inked onto our skin is one thing, but if our heart does not comply with the sediment or context of that verse, then the tattoo can becomes a stumbling block for the people we rub shoulders with on a daily basis.
My sister just yesterday, called me a hypocrite because I was relating how I had been hurt over the years by the family, because, she could not see that I had forgiven family members for the pain that they inflicted on me. Having a tattoo is not a characteristic that defines a person, but the visible heart of a person does and it is that, that must be in line with God's heart?
It is so easy for Christians to turn away from God, by acting "God" like, i.e. being self centred in our focus as we live our lives, and not being in relationship and harmony with God.