Tattooing has become a common practice among teenagers and young adults. In fact, tattooing is now considered a rite of passage for many young people.
However, can you go to heaven whilst possessing tattoos? This article will explain exactly what you need to know about tattoos and entering the kingdom of heaven.
While some religions frown upon tattoos, others see them as a sign of faith and devotion. The Bible says that God created us with a body that was designed to reflect his glory.
And Jesus himself said that he came to bring life and light to the world. So why not have a tattoo on your arm or back to show your personal commitment to Christ?
Some Christians believe that if you’re going to be in heaven, then it makes sense to make sure that your body reflects your Christian beliefs.
They say that if you want to be accepted by God, then you should do everything possible to live according to his will.
But what about those who don’t believe in Christianity? Are there any rules regarding tattoos that apply to everyone?
The short answer is no. There isn’t really anything written down anywhere that tells us how to behave when we die.
We know that the Bible teaches that our bodies belong to God, but it doesn’t tell us exactly what happens after death. It just gives us guidelines for living while we’re alive.
So, What Does The Bible Teach About Tattoos?
The Bible talks about several things related to tattoos. Here are four of the most important ones:
Tattoos Were Used As A Form Of Punishment In Ancient Times
In the Old Testament, God punished certain groups of people for their sins. One group was called “the Amalekites,” which means “those who hate peace.”
These people lived in the area around Canaan during the time of Abraham. The Bible says that these people attacked Israel at various points throughout history.
When the Israelites finally settled in Canaan, they had to fight against the Amalekites. But eventually, the two sides made an agreement where the Amalekites would leave the land and never return.
However, the Amalekites didn’t keep their end of the deal. Instead, they continued to attack Israel from other places.
Eventually, the Israelites decided to punish the Amalekites by cutting off all of their hair. This meant that the Amalekites couldn’t wear wigs anymore.
It seems like the idea behind this punishment was to remind the Amalekites that they were enemies of God. By making them lose their hair, the Israelites wanted to show them that they weren’t welcome in the Promised Land.
This was seen as akin to being tattooed and therefore seen as a just punishment for the ills the Amalekites had inflicted.
Tattoos Were Used To Identify Criminals
Another example of tattoos being used to punish someone comes from the book of Numbers. When Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, he gave them laws so that they could survive in the wilderness.
However, one of the rules was that anyone caught breaking the law would have to pay a fine. If the person broke the law again, they would be put to death.
One day, Joshua saw a man named Achan break the law. He took some of the food that belonged to the Lord and hid it in his tent.
Later, the Israelite army was defeated by the enemy because they ate food that wasn’t supposed to be eaten. Afterward, Joshua went into Achan’s tent and found the hidden food. Then, he told him to confess his sin.
Achan refused to admit that he did something wrong. So, Joshua ordered that Achan’s entire family be killed.
His sons were thrown into a fire, his daughters were raped, and his wife was forced to watch her children burn up in the flames. Finally, Achan himself was stoned to death.
Afterwards, Joshua said that this was the first time that he ever felt sorry for someone. He realized that Achan was only trying to help his family. In fact, the Bible says that Achan thought that if he kept the food secret, then he wouldn’t get hurt.
Tattooing Was Common Among Pagans
During the time of Jesus, many people believed that there was more than one god. They worshiped different gods and goddesses.
For instance, the Romans worshiped Jupiter, Juno, Minerva, Venus, Mars, Quirinus, Diana, Apollo, Mercury, Vulcan, Hercules, and others.
The Greeks also had many gods. Some of them included Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Aphrodite, Ares, Athena, Hephaestus, Artemis, Hermes, Dionysus, and others.
In addition to these gods, the Egyptians worshiped Ra, Osiris, Isis, Anubis, Thoth, Horus, Seti I, Amen-Ra, and others.
Tattoos were very popular among pagan religions. People often got tattoos as symbols or decorations. The most famous tattoo is probably the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for life. It looks like two snakes wrapped around each other.
This is why many Christians disliked tattoos – because they were associated with non-Christian religions and therefore having one could be seen as being too pagan-like.
Times Have Changed
Whilst, particularly in the early days of the Bible, tattoos were seen as a negative, times have changed since then. For God and Jesus, everlasting love and devotion is more important than whether someone chooses to be tattooed or not.
Indeed, there are many devoted Christians who have tattoos and often have tattoos that are devoted to the Bible or to the Lord.
Final Thoughts
The relationship between our bodies and the Lord is a complex one. It is one that is a result of our lives being a result of God’s divinity and His wisdom.
Therefore it is important to understand how you respond to and respect God that you know about the relation between Christianity and tattoos.
God’s mission is one of hope and love and whether you express that through a tattoo or in another way then you should know that it doesn’t matter as long as you are true to the Lord in your heart.
I have been a devout Christian since I was a little girl, so I trust my knowledge can help more people learn and perhaps even join the religion that is Christianity.
In 2011, 75% of Americans identified as Christian. However, in 2021, that number dropped to 63%. That is a 12% decrease, and that trend is likely to continue. If more people aren’t informed about Christianity, I fear that we will suffer from fewer members and we will become a forgotten religion.
My hopes for this website are for it to be a useful resource where you can get all of your supplementary knowledge on Christianity in one place. Of course, your religion leader will be able to answer most of your questions, but when they’re not available, I’m here for you.
