Are my Tattoos a Sin?

[@HereByChrist]

I do have tattoos, small and hidden but I do have them. Got them before I had a real relationship with God. I regret them yes, because now I know I have no need for that stuff. I was looking for some sort of validation from the world. However, I don't allow my tattoos or any other past sin to dampen my relationship with Jesus. He saved me in spite of my sin. I give everything I have to my Lord. 🙏🏾❤️

[@JonathanStephenHarris]

As an ex-tattoo designer and someone who got very close to actually pursuing a career in tattooing and with an ambition to open a chain of studios all over the world.. I can tell you right off the bat, God took me off that path.. HE didn't want me to pursue tattooing. 99% of people who get tattoos do it for vanity reasons.. For some insight.. The 1% and I've designed well over 5000 custom designs for over 3000 clients.. About 30 of them were for legit, practical reasons.. For example.. A few people had some ugly and traumatic scars they wished to be hidden.. But they all had their own personal reasons! and some wanted to cover up their exes names.. Out of all the custom designs I created only a handful requested Christian tattoos.. And again it's really just for vanity reasons. Personally I have one crappy tattoo on my arm that was the first tattoo design I penned on paper.. Now I'm thinking about covering it up with just a thick generic black cross.. My kids are like, "you should get a more cooler cross on your arm, maybe one of your tribal ones?" Sure, but again, that could fall into vanity. However, I learned when it comes to tattoos, its really a heart thing.. Why are you getting that tattoo? If it is for vanity only, then no I wouldnt suggest getting a tattoo just to show off.. You will in time get bored with that design.. If you really must get a tattoo get a meaningful one.. But in reality, a tattoo is really just down to the individual, its a personal choice, its not a Heaven of Hell issue. What really matters is what design are you getting tattooed? Even now I still take on the odd tattoo design commission but the only difference is I don't accept all of the requests I get due to my Christian faith.

[@amirsmith9269]

i appreciate you taking this time to type this out coming from an area of wisdom. i have a tattoo from when i was in the world but i sometimes feel like being in such a secular culture in NY maybe getting tattoos to the glory of God can help evangelize in my area but i’m not set

[@JonathanStephenHarris]

@@amirsmith9269 we are all lead in different ways. But as long as God gets all the glory that's all that matters... Most of the time we do what we do because WE want to do it. But anyways thanks for your response.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

Yip, mostly vanity. It’s worldly and fleshly. 1 John 2:16 - For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.

[@NaaSydnia]

A lady at our church is DV survivor. She has many scars. So, she began covering them with tattoos that make us happy.

[@justinkase1360]

I have two cousins, who are brothers, one of which is far more into faith than the other one. One of them is very into how he looks and having the newest thing. It is the more vain one, who is less into faith, that got a tattoo of a cross on his arm. Yes, it was vanity. I think this situation is completely in keeping with the overall trend. I don't think it's SO bad to get a tattoo, but I don't think it's a good thing. I do understand the desire, personally, but I never got one. I also do not allow myself to wear a cross either, because I think it would invite idolatry for me personally. I don't want to have that physical thing that my simple brain can imagine has power itself, even if only for a second, because I know better. I know my human nature and I try not to play along with it. I really want to wear a cross, but I will not.

[@waynejeffery6995]

I was raised by my parents and grandparents and my granny before she died asked me numerous times to not get a tattoo, cause all my older cousins male and female tatted up and now 1 month from being 40 still no tattoos

[@SisPat2211]

Just remember skin gets old and sags with time. It just might not have the same meaning as when you got it!

[@condesabeatriz9303]

Very true

[@NycBeauty]

Yes, I’ve seen this when I go to the doctor. Not a good look.

[@vincenth.8793]

The question I always present when the discussion of tattoos is... why? When it comes to God, Jesus, a family member (dead or alive), an ideology, a belief system or anything, if it's in your heart and you live it, why do you need to put it on your body? You can put a lot of messages on your body and not believe one word of it. God Bless 🙌

[@taylore22]

Coming from experience yes they can hinder. I got a lot of mine while I was young and like you said I regret some now especially because two of them are Buddhism symbols. A lot of my reasoning to getting them was because I love drawing and art but just like you said the motive behind it isn’t good. Most of the time now a days it glorifies the body of the person. It reminds me of the one passage where Paul says just because we can do something doesn’t mean it’s beneficial.

[@kalstonii]

Ive never looked at a woman and said “wow! She’d be more attractive with an arm sleeve!!!”

[@NycBeauty]

LOL

[@NaaSydnia]

My dad is a retired Marine. My mom is 71. Neither have tattoos. My husband and I don't have any either. Although we are from 3 generations... we were all taught that it's not ok. So, we didn't do it. Life is simple, but we make it hard. 🕊

[@ginettenyota283]

God bless you

[@donaldf.corbinjr3829]

This was a great approach to this topic.

[@SoldierForChrist31324]

I'm full of tattoos. After taking my faith more serious, I do feel conviction about them, and I believe getting tattoos is conforming to the world. "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2 ESV

[@rawvision6701]

@@allaboutgrace2560 I know a saved man who use to pray over his cocaine before snorting it. True story, and yes he was saved. Do you claim Rom. 8:1 for that situation?

[@SavedbyGrace2607]

Well said

[@davidshorts5568]

I have a tattoo of an eye with a ying yang in it. I got it when I was under aged and I was supposed be like the eye window the soul and there is good and bad in everyone. Have I offended God? I’m sorry If I have. please let me know so I can be right . My journey started 3 years ago and I’m walking slow but steady. I am trying and Gonna try my best to do whatever it takes to make things right with the Lord 🙏

[@cowel8734]

I wouldn't get another tattoo but I'm not going to remove mine. All of mine are Bible verses so it doesn't seem offensive to me Theres ppl that will pat themselves on the back for not getting one, but I truly think God cares about bigger issues

[@devinewynder5443]

I look at it like this. We didn’t come into this world with any markings on our bodies so anything we do to ourselves that isn’t commanded by God could potentially be a stumbling block in our spiritual walk. I have one tattoo that I got when I was a nonbeliever & used to do artwork for tattoo artists but once I got saved the Lord convinced me of getting anymore tattoos or helping other get them by contributing my art to it. So I don’t associate myself with tattoos. However Paul does teach us not to force our convictions on others so I don’t judge those that get them but I couldn’t with a clear conscience suggest someone get one or support the industry any longer.

[@esaiasjones1635]

I’m reminded of a scripture that tells us “There is nothing evil of itself”. The tattoo may not necessarily be evil, but the reason behind the desire for one can be. I personally don’t have any tattoos, but I’ve never had an issue with anyone that has one or wants one. My advise is just make sure it isn’t something you’ll regret in the future.

[@VictorianMaid99]

It is all about reasons

[@kathleenking47]

I think. Women shouldn't get them We used to wear jewelry Real or paste I don't mind henna though

[@faithdavison6086]

I am in agreement with u. Paul's says all things are lawful , but not all is expedient. L

[@VictorianMaid99]

@@faithdavison6086 now to flip this on it's head I do not think say like ADULTERY is lawful. Some things are "iron clad wrong". But what modern Christians are faced with is navigating through things not mentioned in the Bible. Say like cell phones. Cell phones by themselves are not a sin (Amish brothers not included here) but wasting huge amounts of time watching porn over your cell phone is mostly bad. I think intent and outcome are what Paul was trying to get us to see.

[@suechapel1443]

It depends on what the tattoo portrays, whether good or evil.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Leviticus shows God explicitly saying that His ppl are not to get a tattoo for any reason. It doesn't matter if the person views the subject matter as evil or not. That is completely besides the point.

[@plushie.fans.inc.toy-reviews.]

I would never listen to anything Joyce Meyers says 😅... I do have tattoos and regret some of them but not all of them. I did not tattoo myself for the dead and I'm not a Levite priest or an Israealite. I believe all things should be done for God's glory. All things. I have failed at this many times... but thank the Lord for His forgiveness and grace.

[@aaronwhite317]

I will say. I'm a person who has a few tattoos. Two bible verses, along with some others. I do respect Corey for not trying to make the scriptures meet a particular narrative. I appreciate him saying the Bible doesn't directly say don't get one but it does say don't give an offense to others. Some people was encouraged by the verses I have and some wasn't. As I grew older my temptation for getting a tattoo has decreased a lot. Thanks for your words.

[@kenriddick1156]

To me getting tatoo's is so much " a thing of the world" that to not have one speaks volumes about who you are at the moment. We are not to love the things of this world. ..

[@kathleenking47]

It's a pagan practice All gentiles tatted, Jews didn't, however the verse that said not to mark up skin, was the same one which says for men to not cut sideburns

[@justaregularguy115]

@@kathleenking47 Yet sideburns and haircuts are temporary. Most tattoos are permanent. So the comparison isn't equal aside from the Old Testament reference.

[@cowel8734]

We all have different shortcomings. Not getting tattoos does not make you more righteous in any way.

[@kathleenking47]

@@allaboutgrace2560 what's not scriptural

[@PastorZministries]

Its tough to live life without offending anyone. In fact, its impossible. If someone is offended by me simply having a tattoo they’re probably also offended if I take a sip of alcohol or if I eat pork. On the flip side, it can be sinful to get a tattoo depending on what it is.

[@dmydesigns72]

I regret my tattoos now since having a deeper conversion in my faith. At this point the only thing I can do is repent. I do feel that we should treat our bodies with utmost divine respect. As God wants us to. I certainly have done my fair share of damage. Blessings. Thanks for this excellent video.

[@andre0baskin]

Christians have been getting tattoos since as early as the 6th century. In fact the oldest tattoo shop in the world is in Jerusalem and has been providing tattoos to Christian pilgrims for over 500 years.

[@VictorianMaid99]

I stopped getting tats not because it was a sin but because it is very expensive.

[@cgonzalez1445]

🤔Interesting!

[@frillylily8005]

And? That doesn’t mean it ain’t a sin? People been doing all types of things for century’s. Many who come to the tattoo shops are Catholic I believe. Catholicism is a false religion.

[@VictorianMaid99]

@@frillylily8005 well are cells phones bad? To Amish people cells phones and computers are a sin to use.

[@frillylily8005]

@@VictorianMaid99 Cell phones Arnt the same because our body’s arnt plastic objects we are made in Gods image by having one your not deliberately puncturing your body.

[@edwardlovera5867]

No tats here Aleluya Amen All the glory 2 God Thanks for everything smart Christian 😊

[@StanleyRivers]

The Bible warns against tattoos in Leviticus 19:28 (Amplified) which says, “Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print or tattoo any marks upon you: I am the Lord.”

[@chrisstiff2914]

Exactly. Most of the time GOD warns us about stuff because it will lead us away from HIM and into worshipping false gods. A majority of tattoos have occultic origins.

[@nikokapanen82]

Behind every tattoo, there was first a desire to get it that grew so strong that you actually went and got it. Know this, from whatever that desire came to get it, it was not God.

[@kathleenking47]

Years ago, there were obese and tatted people, but they were in circuses..along with the bearded lady This isn't normal, really Something is behind it We were supposed to have electric cars and space travel by the 2000s🤣

[@PumelaVila]

Amen so true

[@AntGray13]

yeah and buying a pair of Jordan's or a new Tesla is probably not of God either. We gotta focus on what the word actually says and be careful not to add something to it.

[@devilguidance2735]

@@AntGray13amen brotha

[@nikokapanen82]

Would you say the same about smoking weed or snorting cocaine or watching porn? Just because God did not specifically say anything about these things in the Bible then we cannot really know that God does not call some people to do these things, right?

[@NycBeauty]

I know that scripture. I think the body is more attractive without tattoos. Years ago, when I worked on a medical job. I witnessed tattoos on seniors , it looks unattractive. We all get older. ( if we are blessed ). Before you get a tattoo, think if you want to see those tats when you are in your 60’s.

[@hopeking37]

When u said no one came to Christ from a tattoo. Facts

[@LeadByFaith81]

@Smart Christian Question, doesn't tattoos fall under the 10 commandments? The second one to be exact right? 4Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth: 5thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, -Exodus 20:4-5 Especially when people say that their tattoos define them and represent their struggles, so on and so forth etc. Not to argue but this is just a point I want clarified.

[@created_by_the_divine_83]

I do have a few but THANK GOD none of them are those crazy demonic ones. I do regret the unalome flower I have on my back because its a BUDDHIST/HINDU symbol🤦‍♀

[@SaintClay-e5w]

We don't own ourselves. The body s a housing that was given to us and will be taken from us at death. You are responsible for what you do while in your body. Defiling the body is a grave sin. This whole 'my body' madness will lead many to the lake of fire.

[@SaintClay-e5w]

@@Josiahministries What one eats does not defile the body, but what comes from the heart defiles a man.

[@SaintClay-e5w]

@@allaboutgrace2560 You are correct. Bless.

[@erikaadisa9654]

Sin is transgression of the law. When it say I AM YOUR LORD or THUS SAYS GOD it is a law, statue, and commandment. It’s can’t be compromised. Lev. 19:28 “You shall not make any cuts for the dead or tattoo yourself.” Even if it’s The Lords name GOD don’t want us to worship him like the heathens and pagans do.

[@swordtraining]

It's the unnecessary pain that is the problem. You are being poked thousands of times, sitting in a chair, in pain(I understand people have different tolerances to pain) for pure vanity. So you are putting yourself through pain to update, perfect, or put your spin on what the perfect Creator of the universe, who knew you before the creation of the world. It's no different than LG TV + ideology, you think you know better than God and you can some how improve on His design. When it stops being about your opinion, that's when you know you have matured in your faith. Submission to God is the only path to spiritual satisfaction and peace.

[@justthevessel5696]

No GRAVEN IMAGES! NOT HARD TO UNDERSTAND!

[@The_Word_Is_The_Way]

Brother Corey, You covered Leviticus 19:28 regarding tattos. The implication is paying homage, demonstrating ownership or a claim to. Think of labels or brands. It always shows a connection in some way. Revelation 3:10-12 NKJV Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of trial which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown. He who overcomes, I will make him a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go out no more. I will write on him the name of My God and the name of the city of My God, the New Jerusalem, which comes down out of heaven from My God. And I will write on him My new name. Christ is saying that those who overcome and stay faithful, HE will right the name of HIS God and the holy city New Jerusalem. So we mark ourselves after things of this world that will perish while Christ is waiting to write his name on our glorified bodies. Even if you are doing it to "point to God" or whatever, why not let Christ do the writing? He looks after the heart more than anything else so such an expression is meaningless if we don't love God with all our mind, heart, and strength.

[@passionaterider-indonepal5817]

Thank you for making video on this. Appreciated. I'm a gospel singer from India🙏

[@vernonsimon741]

Wise counsel

[@robertcampain612]

Thank you for all of the information you present! I appreciate you and your channel! May God bless!!

[@Rara-pr9wg]

This seems to be a sensitive topic....if you can remove it please do if you can't im.not sure what it means to leave it but just know demons are behind them and its like having a demon on your skin

[@jasonallen7411]

I think if you are truly born again you will not get a tattoo

[@jameslevitt7313]

The book of Leviticus is not speaking about Jews… it is talking about Hebrews or children of Israel

[@ServantofGod17]

I agree I have six tattoos before I got saved,Now saved almost 5 years, the more I seek the Lord and Study the Word of God the less I feel the need of getting anymore, there's no more reason too,not getting a tattoo would be one more way of Glorifying God with your body 🙏✝️🙏

[@twhite3850]

How do you eat to glorify God- would that mean eating healthy?

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Yes.

[@jasonallen7411]

Glory b the Lamb of God

[@Sowah023]

She read from The Amplified Bible

[@RenaTrent]

Is it a sin to smoke cigarettes?

[@Mr.MacMan]

Yes because you’re intentionally destroying your health and causing secondhand smoke to others. It’s not godly to do that. However, I wouldn’t say it’s high up on the sin list. You could argue gluttony is a worse sin than smoking

[@primeminister66]

I got two after being saved, very bad decision on my part

[@davidcartagena761]

Question for everyone did Jesus Christ have tattoos???

[@tayrobinson73]

Good message, Corey! Thank you for sharing this. There was so much confirmation in this!! ❤❤

[@tayrobinson73]

@@allaboutgrace2560 I guess this comment was inspired by curiosity considering that you are unaware of what has been confirmed to me in spirit. I will assume this has been said out of concern for my eternal placement. Thank you! The Most High God's got it under control. 🙏🏽💯😊 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽

[@lionofjudah3480]

If the body is the temple and Jesus was disappointed at the exchange of money in the temple wouldn't markings on the temple also disappoint him.

[@lionofjudah3480]

@@Josiahministries some not all

[@cowel8734]

God may use your tattoos to help you to relate to people in need. We are not good but how God uses us is

[@Avendale]

You're comparing what the money lenders did in the temple with someone who decides to put ink on their skin? I don't see the connection you're trying to make.

[@lionofjudah3480]

@@Avendale Both defile where God visit.

[@marieclay5214]

I so Agree before my baptism I had one done and trust me I Regret it everyday

[@Swaytekk]

Same here, I got two on both arms when I was 18, I am now 41 and regret that decision in my life

[@condesabeatriz9303]

You can have them removed.

[@colton7373]

You are not designed to live in regret and guilt every day if you have been purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ!!! Be encouraged that God doesn't hold this against you. At all. He loves you incredibly.

[@colton7373]

@@allaboutgrace2560 amen. God bless you.

[@setyourmindfreenow]

I almost got gothic tattoos, even toyed with the idea of becoming a tattoo artist. I'm glad now that I didn't.

[@GTO_CAL]

Been on this earth almost 41 years , not one tat on me Joyce is leading those people to the slaughter

[@davidcartagena761]

Shes a false prophet

[@hopeking37]

I have 5 and regret each one . Repented of them and ask God to forgive me

[@bigpoke7043]

We all was born in sin.. we have to repent every single day.. everything is a sin.. all we can do is repent

[@Ninj7]

Thank you, Corey. Could you also touch on (ear) piercings, especially for men? My father and I both had them done. We've felt convicted to remove them time and again, but when our walk is weakening, we decide that it is not much of an offense and put them back on from time to time. He also very much enjoys your teachings, I actually praise God both for you for him and I, but I praise God for my father because he was the one who discovered your channel. I will definitely be showing this to him as he has a couple of superhero tattoos, one on each shoulder. I agree that even if a tattoo was made for the Glory of God, to not cause our brethren to stumble, such tattoos should be kept concealed in modesty likewise as the beauty of the flesh.

[@NycBeauty]

You can find the answer in the Bible. Men shouldn’t wear earrings. I think it makes men look effeminate or play for the same team. Thatis what it meant back in the days. It use to be men wearing an earring on the left or right ear. Now, I see men wearing 2 earrings. My Man use to wear diamond studs. I gave him my opinion about my dislike. He stop wearing the earrings. The Bible says: A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 22:5

[@davidcartagena761]

We need to be righteous in everything we do for God

[@davidcartagena761]

Another thing God is a God of spirit not of the flesh he does condemn it.

[@returnoftheschaef2084]

If you’re worried about your tattoo being sinful or not, then you’re worrying too much. There are much more important things you should be focusing on. God cares about 1 thing: your heart.

[@amandaw9852]

Yeah but if you are doing something for the wrong reasons God can and will convict your heart to repent of it. So if your heart is sinning then God also cares about that too. God cares about us overall and wants us focused on him not on our own desires.

[@returnoftheschaef2084]

@@amandaw9852 agreed. My point being, however, that your focus should be on the 10 commandments first. Those are the things that displease God the most. Once you’ve mastered them then I suppose you can start worrying about your tattoos. God has His priorities for us, and tattoos aren’t even close to the top of the list.

[@Megz207]

I have a full arm of flowers and butterflies. Very benign and not offensive. I’m an artist so I personally love tattoos and asking others about theirs. It was not a lapse of judgment for a time. It was over a period of time. I still want more. I love my tattoos and so far, I have yet to regret them. Perhaps because they are of pretty things representing transformation to me. I explain to people how the butterflies shows how God can take something like a caterpillar and transform it into something so beautiful It’s a representation of transformation. I get the point of if I didn’t have any, no one would judge me and by me having them, I am not a representative of Jesus. However, due to the fact I have them AND show the fruits of the spirit, it usually always makes people realize that you can’t judge a book by its cover. May I add that we are to honor our temple so IRONIC those that judge me for tattoos saying it’s not glorifying to God are obese or overweight, or eat terrible, don’t workout, drink, taint their brains by watching crap on tv or watch porn, and don’t take care of their body, are lazy, or swear, or don’t spread the gospel, or many other things that don’t represent their walk with Jesus. So ironic. Yet, here I am. Full of tattoos. Glorifying my body in strength, flexibility, dance, exercise, eating clean, being a loving submitting wife, always spreading the gospel, executing the fruits of the spirit and giving generously and loving my Neighbor. Because people judge those so much with tattoos, maybe we are being watched more closely.

[@PrisonPreacher]

I have a tattoo on my leg of a descending dove, a tattoo of the Lion of the tribe of Judah holding the keys of heaven and hell, and a tattoo of a cross with the nail pieced hands of Jesus on the other. Nodoby can see these. I was young and new in the faith. Tattoos have been used in pagan religions for a long time. Will I get another? Yes. A cover up of a mistake. More importantly, I look forward to a new body one day that doesn't have artwork on it.

[@Americanwoman74]

If I want a tattoo I'll get one. I know what the Bible says, but I have 1 small one now I got when I was 40, and might get another small one.

[@rosalindmiller4519]

Amen🕊️

[@davidcartagena761]

We shouldn't be writing in our holy bodies

[@busterzigler7530]

In 1995, an entire set of Junior high school were brutalized bcos 6 of them had tatoos.

[@condesabeatriz9303]

💔

[@erictheguapo]

My tattoos are cultural and I had to earn them. I am not ashamed of them and if I earn more I will get them.

[@whisper23]

It's the law not to have tattoos. Malachi 3-6. GOD doesn't change. Jesus didn't come to do away with the law.

[@ginettenyota283]

The emptiness of our hearts make as do none sense acts. Tattoo being one of those. No matter how we love God or people, piercing our skins won't help and will never. Let our love be justified by our good motivations and actions. Our bodies are not a garbage where we can dump words or images. Let take life as simple as it is.

[@wadeendris8238]

Somebody sit down preach theeord explsinthescriputures lord thank you

[@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170]

Never met anyone with a cross tattoo or Bible verse tattoo that seemed Christian to me, I have a back piece I never finished because I felt convicted, when it comes up in discussion I always say don't get them they're a sin, ppl say you have them I respond with yeah and I repented and my unfinished back piece is proof of that, if they say why don't I remove them I say you pay for it and I'll do it, I rather use those thousands of dollars to support God's kingdom, I say what good comes from getting a tattoo? They hurt and they cost money and you can end up with an infection

[@Catomar74]

I understand if you got a tattoo before you got save but if I had one I removed it. Now Joyce sin because she giving permission have people go get them so they can be like her. When I see people with tattoo I wonder what kind of life they have. Don’t we suppose be the Temple of God.

[@jasonallen7411]

Unless you had the tattoo before you got saved I can understand that but if you didn't have tattoos when you got saved you would never get tattooed I'm just saying if you got the holy Spirit you would not get tattooed you know what I mean Brother Corrie

[@kelebogilemathevula9806]

But people still sin against their bodies (adultery) with holy spirit in them..why are tattoos any different?

[@williambritt7581]

I don't justify my wrong doing. I have tattoos and I repented and the desire isn't there. It shows I truly repented. Heathens mark up there bodies. All religions have a physical markings. Jesus change your heart. That's the difference between us and them.

[@davidcartagena761]

There is allot of scripture here that will tell you keep from the things of this world. Because we are not from this world because we come from Christ.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

Psa. 24:1 says that God owns everything, including the ppl who live on it. Show me a professing Christian who thinks _they_ are the authority on what they can do with their body, and i'll show you a person that doesn't really care what God has to say. _Nobody_ gets to take it upon themselves how to glorify God when He has already given commands on what is or isn't to be done.

[@Jesus_is_Lord_316]

There were things that I began to accept when I was backslidden. Worldly things. Fleshly things. Things I had no interest in when I was on fire for the Lord. Tattoos were not introduced by God. God marks His people in their hearts. They may not be “sinful” (unless the tattoo is some evil thing), but there is absolutely no need for a Christian to mark God’s temple (your body) with some tattoo. It’s like body piercing - totally unnecessary.

[@jamestiffany3531]

Tattoos are a sin. That old testament passage you read falls under moral law. Ceremonial is what we don't adhere to due to Christ fulfillment. Just because everyone else is doing it and it is a norm in our contemporary culture doesn't make it right. I hope you change your mind Cory... I thinks that's how you spell your name 😊

[@wadeendris8238]

Lord Jesus grew up catholic never heard the gospelthank younlordcyou spared me from death thecauto accident led mecto understsndctgecwordcthankyou jesus my smartvphonecthe gospel spared my life I could be inhell didn't knowanybeyerr

[@tmabry5515]

Amen.

[@wadeendris8238]

I also wNt to thank godcthst somebody did a video about Hollywood thesstsninic music industry impelled want nothing to do with ever again

[@derrickcullors0929]

The scripture you used about not marking your body is also meant for everyone after them. You're usually right about everything you do videos and I appreciate what you're doing. The only 2 things you're wrong on are getting tattoos and paying tithe. Keep up the good work though.

[@VictorianMaid99]

No one is to pay tithes anymore.

[@kelebogilemathevula9806]

​@VictorianMaid99 if leviticus is still valid about not getting tattoos why is Malachi irrelevant when it comes to tithes?

[@JanisHackler-tm6nd]

i never had one SIR BECUSE GOD SAID NOT TO MARK our bodies,don't mean IM PERFECT SIR 😩😦😰BUT I CAN'T SIR GOD SAID NOT TOO DON'T MEAN I THINK ALL ARE TO FOLLOW WHAT I BELIVE 😩YES I'M NEW SIR EX LGB SIR 😳😩😓

[@kmack311]

I've always thought we shouldn't get tattoos is because there's something addictive about the process. You rarely see someone with one.

[@reneetriplett6416]

the "S"in IZ with"IN".....ijs

[@powderblue2944]

I don’t get it. Y’all talk about god and Jesus being so loving but all I ever hear is you Christian’s being scared of his judgement. You really think tattoos are a sin? You think gods going to see them when you die and tell you NOPE! No heaven for you! Well in many many indigenous cultures tattoos are a part of their culture. Showing respect to their ancient ancestors and cultures. I guess your god doesn’t like those people even though you say to love everyone. Free will is what I heard god gave us. The free will to do what we think is best for us and our families. Not to live life worrying about what god thinks! What kind of life is that? You choose to do good or bad. You know what’s right and wrong yet you blame the devil and his demons for making you choose poorly. Accountability for your life’s choices is what life’s about. In the end we’ll see how much we loved in this life. How much we gave to those that are needy. Because that’s what Jesus did. He preached love and kindness. Not judgment. He helped those that needed help. The blind and the poor and the diseased. He welcomed the poor and homeless and the sick with open arms and an open heart. He didn’t think they were gross or hideous. He loved them and in return the people loved him and followed him. He was a man. And treated hi fellow man as if they were his own family.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

God says His ppl are not get inked up for any reason, so doing the opposite of that is sin(Jas. 4:17). Just because many indigenous cultures got inked up, it doesn't make it right. The Bible states that the customs of the Gentile are worthless and evil(Jer. 10:1-3, Eph. 4:17-19), so that makes it even more apparent that getting inked up is sin. Sin is biblically defined as violating God's commands, not your conscience or opinions.

[@powderblue2944]

@@theeternalsbeliever1779 so Natives aren’t “gods people”? Samoans? Brazilians? How about the Mayans? What about the ancient Japanese? Are we not all gods people? Or are you only gods people if you don’t get tattoos? It’s not anyone’s place on this earth or in this life to judge ANYONE! So by people saying god doesn’t like this or that is just people judging but in “gods name” absolutely not sir. I do not have anything against anyone’s beliefs. But religion is the most hateful and dividing thing in this world. There’s one god. He’s the creator of all things. All life. He is an energy that flows in everything and everyone in existence. Don’t get me started on how your Christian faith and how the Catholic faith was “introduced” to my Native American people! It wasn’t brought to Native Americans with love! It was forced on each tribe! They beat us and cut our hair to make us more white and sophisticated. Once we learned English well enough they made us choose a Christian name. They killed us. Raped us. Beat us, all in the name of Jesus your loving god. I don’t suppose you’ve heard of the thousands of Native children’s bodies found in Canada in a mass grave underneath the boarding school? That’s what religion has done. But now? Now it’s the most dividing thing in the world. People arguing who’s god is right and what god should be worshipped. Countries going to war over religion. Not me.

[@jasonallen7411]

I don't believe Jesus would send no one to hell for having tattoos if you really walking with the Lord it don't matter how many tattoos you got

[@pakophikatotokonyane7214]

Thank you Corey

[@wadeendris8238]

All we need lord is somebodyvto expansion the Bible tousled iwas so ero g lord

[@NNShephard]

Is this passing judgement on other people which is a sin? He thinks he is a better or superior Christian because he doesn’t have a tattoo?

[@smartchristians]

Watch the video again, pick out a judgment that I’ve made and I’ll apologize. I don’t think I’ve done so.

[@NNShephard]

@@smartchristiansyou are doubting someone’s relationship with Christ on whether they have a tattoo or not. That is the way it comes across. God judges the heart not whether someone has a tattoo or not. Tattoos are self expression. Don’t judge other people because you don’t understand it. Do you think you are a superior Christian because you don’t have tattoos?

[@terrenduplaix2381]

@@NNShephardyou are either ignorant or a lazy listener. He did not pass any judgment or give any impression he’s a superior Christian. I think your insecurities are showing

[@NNShephard]

@@terrenduplaix2381just pointing out the fact that he is passing judgment and the Bible says that is a sin. He does think he is superior and I’m sure you do as well. Talk to people and see what they believe and what they are about before assuming.

[@CalvinisimIsGarbage]

"This is for the jews" okay well according to you, so are the laws against incest. So logically, you believe that incest isn't a sin.

[@smartchristians]

How utterly silly. Is there a command on what marriage and sex is permissible in the New Testament? Yes.

[@CalvinisimIsGarbage]

@@smartchristians I can only think of the laws in leviticus. Can you show me the "gentle" commandment that says that I can't marry my sister? Maybe I should marry my cousin instead?

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

@@smartchristians Christ clearly stated in Matt. 5:17 that He didn't come to oppose Moses or the other prophets. When Christ said that He came to uphold the authority of the Law, that includes everything written in Genesis to Deuteronomy. Just because Christ expounded on marriage doesn't mean He was against the other laws in the Torah. That's what makes arguments like yours' inherently dumb.

[@DallyQuinYahu]

No. Tattoos are wrong if done for the dead. God has Israel tattooed on his palms… and most Israelites had tattoos

[@wadeendris8238]

I was I errortheolgicaly was

[@ewanvandermerwe599]

I got a tattoo recently. 😓😓 My wife, who is a non believer, that calls me a Bible pusher, has been begging since we got married, to get one done with her. She has many tattoos. So I got one with her because we celebrating our 15th anniversary later this year, Lord willing. 🎉

[@8784-l3b]

There will no longer be any curse; and the throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it, and His bond-servants will serve Him; they will see His face, and His name will be on their foreheads. -excerpt Revelation 22 Talk that wastes time: tattoos hair length hair styles clothes make up jewelry

[@shika1975]

I'm pretty sure Joyce's tattoo is the least of her issues. She has to first explain her position. I'm just saying.

[@shika1975]

@@allaboutgrace2560 Ask yourself how accurate is it, then we'll talk. Did I lie? It's a reason why she's giving false info. When you do something you're told not to do, this is the result. Did I lie?

[@shika1975]

@@allaboutgrace2560 WELL LET'S SEE. THE SPRIT THAT IS NOT FROM GOD IS NOT IDENTIFIED THROUGH JUDGING. 1. THE WORD SAYS MAKE A RIGHTEOUS JUDGEMENT (JOHN 7:24). 2. IF YOU ARE TRULY A BELIEVER, THEN YOU WOULD WALK BY THE WORD IN IT'S ENTIRETY. IF YOU WERE A TRUE BELEIVER, THEN WE WOULDN'T BE HAVING THIS CONVERSTATION, BECAUSE YOU WOULD KNOW THAT JOYCE MEYERS IS NOT A CHRISTIAN, NEITHER DOES SHE HAVE THE SPIRIT OF GOD. 1 John 4::1 AND 5 1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God 5 They are from the world; therefore they speak from the world, and the world listens to them.

[@warrenchristianvision2314]

I agree with you 99% of the time but to definitively say that the Lord would not use a tattoo to remind someone of His goodness or draw someone to Himself is overly presumptuous about how the Lord works.

[@cowel8734]

Amen. Its often people without tattoos or people who never drink wine who will pat themselves on the back for not drinking or getting a tattoo

[@warrenchristianvision2314]

@@cowel8734 Yeah agreed. Feels unnecessarily divisive and legalistic.

[@cowel8734]

@@warrenchristianvision2314 100%

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

It is not presumptuous at all, because God will not contradict His own law. You don't see Christ sporting tattoos to demonstrate how good He is to anybody.

[@davidcartagena761]

God doesn't approve of it nothing unholy will enter the kingdom of heaven. Only our spirit bodys and our holy souls .

[@davidcartagena761]

Dont we have to resemble him hello dont be fooled by the devil he is a liar.

[@wadeendris8238]

Lord Jesus solo much fakseteachingvu dontvknow what's right butviunderstand now lord we groan forcsomebodyvto teach us your word rightly dived since nobody didxsatvupinthete gotvoutas youblead

[@Kingjamesbible161]

A lot of people will say no because they are legalistic Everyman is to be fully pursuaded in his own Mind We all sin and fall short of glory of God and will mot be sinless or perfect until we get to glory

[@Kingjamesbible161]

Romans 14 King James Version 14 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations. 2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs. 3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him. 4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand. 5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind. 6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks. 7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself. 8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. 12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God. 13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumblingblock or an occasion to fall in his brother's way. 14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean. 15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat, for whom Christ died. 16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of: 17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost. 18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men. 19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another. 20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence. 21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. 22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth. 23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

"Legalism" a buzzword that rebellious "Christians" like to use to justify their sin. It is very similar to how Dems use "homophobe" and "transphobe" in order to shut down any view that conflicts with their own view of morality. Telling someone what God says is not "legalism". When someone uses that term, it is because they are being led by the prince of the power of the air and not the Prince of peace.

[@courtneyjeffries390]

Leviticus 19:28 is the reason why I didn't get a tattoo.

[@NNShephard]

I’m in my mid 40s and I am a Christian who loves the lord with all my heart. I am getting a new tattoo in a few weeks. I don’t regret any of them. Stop creating sins for people you aren’t God.

[@the7a3]

Ahhhh, a hit dog in a pack will always holler!! You just want to be justified by something that's not justifiable per the Bible.

[@NNShephard]

@@the7a3it does not say it’s a sin in the Bible. Just like drinking isn’t a sin. Getting drunk is. Stop telling people things are sins when the Bible doesn’t say that. Go watch Alan Parr speak on tattoos.

[@sanjoserock1]

NN SHEPHERD YOU ARE JUST WRONG!

[@NNShephard]

@@sanjoserock1 you are wrong for passing judgment

[@artificialchristian7127]

@@the7a3 be careful, you are adding on to the Gospel of grace.

[@bigpoke7043]

Everything u enjoy doing is a sin..