Is getting a Tattoo a sin? | Doug Batchelor

[@Mary485]

I got my tattoos long before I knew who God was. He still loves me and one day he will remove them for me.

[@notchaosanymore8996]

Amen

[@gofortechnohd3631]

Amen. That day is soon to come.

[@thedeepthinker5669]

Such a wonderful faith you have. God bless you! Hold on to your faith!

[@chrismacari7181]

You good and God loves you

[@onpurpose1896]

Since it’s not written that he will remove them therefore that’s your job or death will.

[@heatherrae4126]

I’m covered in ink! I got them from 18-24 years old. I was saved when I was 27 and will never get another one! I regret them deeply but I know I’m forgiven ❤

[@fromlasttofirst1]

Jesus loves you! :)

[@surfrider68]

Amen Heather. I'm sure they are amazing conversation starters allowing you to share your faith with others. Blessings.

[@thedeepthinker5669]

Amen! God looks at the heart. God bless you and keep you 🙏🏻

[@mmajay6286]

Same.

[@followerofmessiahyahusha8769]

Remove them...

[@kati-ana]

Before I became a Christian I was going to tattoo my husbands name on me when he passed. Holy Spirit spoke to me on the day I was scheduled to go. I'd already gotten a tattoo in my youth and felt ashamed of myself, but felt since it was in a place no one could see it I was ok. But since I wasn't a Christian it never occurred to me God could see it and my shame should be with HIM, not others. I didn't get my husbands name nor any other tattoos and shorty after Holy Spirit stopped me, I became a Christian. Baptized two years ago today.

[@gofortechnohd3631]

Amen. May God keep guiding your convictions through the Holy Spirit, He’s always talking to us about even the simplest choices.

[@conniemeikle6099]

Glory 🌟

[@lavennarittenhouse2085]

I would never get a tattoo. They are very ugly to me. God Gave us beautiful clean bodies. It is like putting garbage in your nice beautiful home!!

[@rayray4192]

It was not God the Holy Spirit. God doesn’t care if you have tattoos. Bachelor is a liar.

[@rayray4192]

@@lavennarittenhouse2085 many Adventists are unhealthy. Adventists focus on outward acts rather than their despicable self righteousness

[@LarrySeppanen77]

Pastor Doug, could you do a short presentation like this on gambling, sports betting, etc. Thank you! Happy Sabbath!

[@sisterbecky411]

yes Please! my son loves to gamble and tells me if I can’t show him it’s a sin by the Bible then he will not stop because it’s not wrong!

[@MichaellaSapphire]

Not a popular message among young Christians these days, but truthful nevertheless.

[@dhanghofmann6854]

Happy Sabbath Pastor Dough Batchelor. Thanks for this wonderful sermon.

[@sirknowsalot8000]

I'm a navy retiree who first joined up in 1957. Many of us were proud to serve and got tattoos of the patriotic type, or some that said "mom" or one guy had twin screws tattooed on his buttocks. We did it because we felt macho. Years later after much embarrassment while working as a civilian for a major company and marrying a wife that hated in particular the one on the forearm. She convinced me to have it removed, which I did at a relatively high expense using the laser treatment. This was in 1995 that I had the procedure, to this day I have occasional pain in that area of the removed Tat. I'm repulsed with the concept people have accepted as normal to have them. It used to be only criminals put them on the neck, now more and more people are thinking this is cool. The bottom line for me as a Christian, I believe the "powers to be" and you know who I'm thinking of, is setting up for the acceptance of the "Mark" that is for an implant or some form of identification. In my opinion it would be no big deal for the ones who have ink or implants to have another insertion. It saddens me to see such sheep, just following along without thought.

[@TDMayday]

The Mark of the beast is not about a computer chip or a tattoo. It’s not a physical mark that can be seen. It is a decision made by one’s self through freedom of choice. That decision is all about worship. Will you worship on the holy day of the Lord, and keep gods Sabbath holy as he commands in the fourth commandment. Or will you worship on a man-made day, Sunday, a day that pagans influenced the Christian church to make the day of worship. Satan has tripped and confuse the minds of millions and millions and billions of people. And on the seventh day god rested, he blessed it and made it holy. When something is made holy it is sanctified. Sanctified means made holy and set apart. The seventh day was set apart from the other six for a day of worship. I hope this helps. Read revelation chapter 13.

[@FlameLegend100]

Happy Sabbath Pastor Doug great topic.😁👍.

[@adjoaackah4359]

I once walked to a beauty salon to tattoo my eyebrow ie permanent eyebrow shape, upon getting there I saw a woman on the couch stretching her leg as a sign of pain. I just walked out and never looked back. I thank God I didn't.

[@jodifaul5904]

Thank you so much for making this very clear. I have so many people that I need to share this with.

[@esterbaque7757]

Bless you for this video, please pray for my family.😞

[@FuzzyAngyl]

Pastor Doug #1 I want u to know that on April 12, 2007 I watched your episode that if u could do a back flip at ur age then would I consider being a vegetarian and from that moment on meat made me sick, to eat it or smell it. #2 I have been following u since 2005. U called me thru the TV screen at a time that I was falling. I need God and u helped me to Him. U changed me and my children for the better. #3 which pertains to this episode....I have many tattoos....I regret them but what do I tell God? Will He forgive me. I think the scriptures in Leviticus are rules to live by and others are for respect for the Lord. My children eat meat but out of respect they do not eat pork or certain seafood. I love you Pastor Doug. U have been my only pastor for many years. May God love and keep u safe.

[@bigtoeproductions9195]

Yes He will forgive you! when you know better, you do better. God is a very loving ,gracious ,merciful, forgiving God!

[@thedeepthinker5669]

In your most secret place, ask God for forgiveness, He is a Faithful and Just God who forgives sins justly. He is ever ready. Satan may play tricks on you n guilt you to think you're not forgiven or never can be forgiven. Satan is the accuser of brethren....don't let him prevent you from fully accepting God's mercy and grace to renew. Yes, Ps. Batchelor has allowed God to use him to transform live. I praise God for you and your children's lives. Happy Sabbath!! And always remember, there's power in Jesus's blood, His blood cleanses and makes us whole!!

[@statutesofthelord]

Desiree, God be with ou and guide you, and make his face to shine upon you and give you peace. Hope to see you in heaven!

[@kowanmcgarry]

Great video. Thank you Doug. God bless my brothers and sisters with Amazing Facts.

[@jemwarrioress]

*"You shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor tattoo any marks on you: I AM the LORD." ~ Leviticus 19:28 NKJV* And do not be conformed of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what IS that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. ~ Romans 12:2 NKJV 🙏🏼☝🏼💝

[@MilosPiano]

Amen

[@polishedbrother]

So clear and straight forward….

[@tornay131]

But that's the Old Testament.

[@MilosPiano]

@@tornay131 the 10 commandments are also in the Old Testament.

[@tornay131]

@@MilosPianoalso Exodus 21.

[@camtoonz6619]

You know, I've never had the desire to get a tattoo, but I did get my ears pierced. While I've grew up and have always been Adventist and knew you weren't supposed to get pierced, I went to a public school and I was the only girl in my peer group without pierced ears, and I did get them pierced. Now I feel bad 😭

[@abigailmutumba6513]

If you believe that God will forgive you then you are forgiven

[@clevtb6775]

@Camtoonz sending you lots of love. It's important to understand that it's ok to be different and not feel pressured into doing something because others have done or are doing something.

[@bobong9474]

Countless times i experienced being different because im an SDA but we are the children of God we may become the Sermon or going with the flow.

[@JosephConcerned]

If God says not to do something and I do it, it is a sin. If I have a tattoo and didn't realize it was wrong I can repent and not get another; I can also get it removed.

[@celorenzo]

Amen pastor Doug.

[@buggatjoh5861]

I was waiting for this sermon because I have a 2 tattoos 😭😭 I feel so bad 🙏🙏🙏 I was born Adventist and I know that getting a tattoo is a sin 🙏 I want to get rid of my tattoos. But I don't want to cut my skin anymore 🙏

[@surfrider68]

You don't need to remove them to be accepted by God. We all make mistakes and fall short of the glory of God. Thank God for his mercy. I know many Adventists who have tattoos who either got them before becoming Christians or even while they were attending the church. The Holy Spirit convicts us all of our wrongdoing and when He does, repentance should follow. The fact that the Holy Spirit has convicted you is amazing. God knows your heart. There are ways to remove tattoos but that can be costly using laser removal. One of my good friends now just covers them up when he attends church. When he is in public, and they are not offensive tattoos, he uses them sometimes as a conversation starter and share his faith.

[@lnugentgibson4168]

Just my two cents but I doubt that getting them removed is necessary. Getting a tattoo may be a sin but having a tattoo is probably not. Just like having lied in the past is not a sin but continuing to lie is.

[@gunngrease9810]

Id rather bare the scars of cutting the devil out of my life than bare the marks of rebellion.

[@flonoiisana4647]

@@gunngrease9810 Amen.

[@buggatjoh5861]

Thanks for your kind answers friends 🙏much appreciated 🙏🙏🙏 it's really hard to work in a place where theres no Adventist friend😥 I miss the church so much 🙏 good thing is we have this amazing fact Chanel and pastor doug 🙏

[@other-terrestriallifeform1851]

I regret mine! I wish I hadn't got these hideous things. Huge mistakes that will follow me through life and into that grave.

[@jhonathan36]

@Doug Batchelor I may not always agree 100% with you on certain topics but, I do believe that you honestly preach what you believe and that is HIGHLY RESPECTFUL in my book. We LOVE YOU GUY and KEEP PREACHING THE GOSPEL. You and your family are in our prayers!

[@begladwme]

I definitely agree that this statute of not marking our flesh is still in effect and part of God's design laws for us out of love. However Pastor Doug, I respectfully want to point out your hypocrisy. You say many times when talking about God's holy appointed times or festivals, that Colossians 2:14 says that the handwriting of ordinances or the Law of "Moses" is against us! And nailed to the cross. In this short video you point out correctly that the statutes that involve sacrifices are done away with at the cross and that is correct. Daniel 9:27 is clear about this, that in the "midst of the week" the sacrifice and oblation was done away with. Sacrifice meaning anything that involves the cutting of the flesh with blood (including circumcision) and oblations are food offerings. However, there is nothing in Daniel 9:27 that some holy time is not holy anymore. There were sacrifice and oblations that were also associated with The Seventh-Day Sabbath. And clearly those sacrifices can be done away with, with the time remaining holy. With some fancy words and fancy footwork you try to explain away how Leviticus chapter 23 that starts out with The Seventh-Day Sabbath as God's holy appointed time is separated from the rest of Leviticus chapter 23 where these holy days and holy appointed times are done away with because they have sacrifices associated with them. The fall festivals, for example the Feast of Tabernacles, is the Harvest Festival and it prophesies and foreshadows the Harvest of saved humanity! And the Last Great Day of the Feast foreshadows the Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Obviously I am not harvested yet and neither are you. All of the Fall Feasts which we are celebrating right now, if we believe in the statutes in the Old(er) Testament, are a glorious time to spend with our Savior and His Father! We definitely believe in the statutes, judgments and ordinances of the Old(er) Testament except that are the sacrifices and food offerings statutes. But you can't pick and choose the statutes that were simply written down by dear Moses as they were dictated by our loving Heavenly Family. Clearly it is written by one of my favorite authors, that Moses did not form any law. Evangelical theologians call Seventh-Day Adventists inconsistent because they keep the Sabbath but they throw out the other holy times. And the Ten Commandments are part of the "Law of Moses"! Written in the first five books of the Bible and then repeated in different parts of the Bible. There are holy times that are daily ( morning and evening prayer/ worship time without any sacrifices ) weekly, monthly and annually. They are at least consistent in throwing them all out. But most Seventh-Day Adventists are inconsistent in just keeping the daily and the weekly. There is no place in the Bible that allows the holy times to be separated like this. All of the laws in the whole Bible are in the first five books of the Bible which is sometimes called the Law of Moses. In other places in the Bible, they are just being repeated. We cannot throw out the Law of Moses just to throw out the feasts (moed, or better translated "holy appointed times") of God. His holy times, special times for Him to come especially close to us, His dear bride. They were not for the Jews and they do not get thrown out because "the sacrifices were done away with". In Genesis 26:5 Abraham was keeping the laws and the statutes and the judgments before they were written down. Even Noah knew about the statutes as he knew the difference between the clean and the unclean animals. I totally agree that we should follow the laws that were designed by our Designer for our happiness, out of love and appreciation for everything that He does for us. You shouldn't commit homosexual acts and we shouldn't defraud and we should love our neighbor as ourselves and we shouldn't mark up our skin or commit bestiality and we should allow the poor to come into our fields and glean and we should help the widow and the orphan and the hundreds of other statutes in the "Older" Testament. Let's be consistent and not be mocked by the Evangelical theologians anymore. Keep all of the holy days and all of the statutes in the Old Testament. It is a blessing that many people experience and many people miss. The Law of Moses ( which is the Law of God) is not a buffet that we can pick and choose and have a strong sermon on why. I pray that you will allow this post to be read by everyone who reads this thread. I pray for you everyday and the great huge responsibilities that you have and the massive amount of work for the Lord that you do. I know it is not easy and I know that you are under attack a lot. I pray for your health and stamina as you continue to lead people to heaven and salvation. But I pray that one day you will be consistent in your choosing of what you will do and not do in the Older Testament and the first five books of our holy inspired book.

[@statutesofthelord]

Amen and Amen! And next Tuesday, October 11, 2022, will be the start of Tabernacles - praise God!

[@tainatukia9453]

Thank you Pr Doug.👍

[@erigrimo2455]

Thank you pastor

[@feliciabosch8110]

Thank you Pastor Doug for bringing truth to all the people in the world we appreciate how you love the Lord

[@TheRealSephiroth]

In short, not necessarily depends on your reason but its heavily advized that you dont.

[@statutesofthelord]

Yes, tattoos are a sin. Pastor Doug covered it very well. If you have sinned in this manner, repent, and don't do it again.

[@joshuamoreno400]

Amen Doug Batchelor keep up the good work!!!.

[@Joshuatorita.]

I'm 18 and i got 2 tattoos I'm worried, God forgive me.

[@davej7426]

The tattoos in themselves won’t keep you from being saved. We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God. Some of us may not have visible tattoos but sin has tattooed us. God is very merciful and forgives us when we ask.

[@spartikus1370]

When I was 18, 19. I almost got a tattoo on my arm of a dragon attacking a knight trying to kill it and then I did want my back done with a castle and a wizard holding a staff trying to command a dragon that was coming down on the wizard. Lightning in the back ground. Yeah I'm so glad I didn't go through with any of them

[@trekishylla5703]

Great teaching real servant of God

[@outtakes69]

Finally...Excellent points regarding the dead. A gigantic amount of tattoos feature death imagery. Another large amount are done as a remembrance to the dead. It is basically a demonic addiction as Doug notes, almost no one has one tattoo. I also believe its a self- centered "art movement" that is based in nature worship. The big Yakuza fish tattoos harken back to Dagon the Fish God of the Amalekites. Most tattoo cannot be seen correctly or even fully by the wearer unless they look in a mirror. then we come to the real reasoning -self-centered ness. And the mirror image is reversed- a trick of the devil. Its as if the person want to take a small walk on the wild side, then the tattoo culture lures them in and they get more an more. We are supposed to be transformed by the renewing our our minds and nor conformed to this world. Back to the art movement, people believe their body is a canvas for them to create their imagery, per Doug's comment, that imagery is destined to fade. The tattooing trend is a very simple example of man's fascination with evil. I do like using more New Testament examples as most people cant handle the levitical examples..Jesus did not come to destroy the law- he came to fulfill it. It will be hard to explain your "heart" when you have skull tattoos all over your arms.

[@yyvs9450]

When I grew up my mom made sure we knew how disgusting tatoos are and I still think so today as those thoughts have been ingrained in my mind. I cant bear to look at tatoos and luckily in my culture it is not acceptable either if you want to be considered a respectable person. I am sorry for those who got tattoos who regret it. I knew a guy who had "sleeves" and he ended up being so ashamed of it and even in extreme heat during summer wearing long sleeved shirts.

[@myattorneychrist]

I use to have Bible study at a papal church ( Baptist ) The members always were showing off their new tattoos. I've been around SDA ALL MY LIFE and am a SDA CHRISTIAN , grandmother taught me when I was young not to put anything under your skin , I'm now 63 with zero tattoos, anybody who ever asked me why I don't have any tattoos I would tell them God never wanted me to have one . It's not what a TRUE CHRISTIAN SHOULD EVER DO .

[@alohaohana901]

Doug, how do you know which Old Testament commands are still in effect and which are not? How could you possibly know that?

[@begladwme]

According to Daniel 9:27 in the midst of the week the sacrifice and oblations were done away with. In the midst of the week is the prophetic week in which Jesus died. So anything in the Old Testament that involves the cutting of flesh with blood or food offerings, that's oblations, is done away with. The rest of the stuff is in effect! Simple.

[@alohaohana901]

@@begladwme So, if you have a certain disease, you are still to walk around the city with your hand on your upper lip and say "unclean! unclean!" ?

[@statutesofthelord]

@@begladwme begladwme, If pastor Doug would go just 4 more chapters in Leviticus, he would find that we are to keep the Feasts of the Lord today.

[@statutesofthelord]

@@alohaohana901 aloha, Your point is well taken. Other than sacrifices and oblations, I don't know of any OT rules that have been done away with.

[@deidremelvin]

I’m a Christian and got my first tattoo 2 years ago and I knew I shouldn’t have but i did it anyways.. def was convicted for it afterwards.

[@enterwildcat]

great video doug thanks

[@savannahmartin1156]

I listened to another priest/pastor talk about this subject and he believed that the Bible says not to get tattoos for the wrong reasons like to worship idols, the dead, and getting devilish tattoos. But he believed that getting a cross tattoo would be okay if done for the right reasons. I have wanted to get a cross tattoo for years now but have never done so because I haven’t found the right design. I want to get a cross on my shoulder blade where it won’t be seen unless I wear certain clothes. Not because I’m trying to hide it but because it is meant for me and not to blast in others face. Almost like a promise between myself and God. I want a cross to remind me of my faith, my strength, and so I’ll always be reminded I’m never alone. I wear a cross necklace most days too but I still would love to get a cross tattoo with “Phil 4:14” somewhere around it. I might not be here today if it wasn’t for my faith. I’m not getting a tattoo to worship that item, it’s just to remind me to stay strong and believe in Gods plan. It all depends on how you feel about it I guess and if done for the right reasons I don’t see that being held against you in the end but who can really say. Both of my parents have tattoos too. My dad has some tattoos that he got in the service and my mom has one with my dads name in the middle of it. God is merciful and God is fierce and mighty.

[@melanieelepen3180]

You need to listen to this video again and for the Spirit to guide you. I can't imagine you'll get a "yes" answer . Regardless of your motive.

[@johndavid9496]

awesome fact👌 I was wanting to ask you pastor❤

[@adrianfaith2354]

I was excited to see what I could learn on this topic. I personally do not like tattoo and I wouldn't encourage anyone to do it, but what about those who have gotten it and have now surrendered their lives to Christ? I would have loved to hear solid Biblical references against tattoos, but as you said, if it not a salvation issue meaning it won't stop a person from going to heaven, what's the point of being for or against it? Regarding your points: 1. Forbidden by scripture? The verse says cutting one's body or getting a tattoo for (in honor of) the dead is Forbidden. Not getting a tattoo in general, the context was specific. 2. Respect God's property. The verse says "Glorify God IN your body" (not by markings on your body or the lack thereof). What exactly does this verse mean? Is it saying we can glorify God by not getting a tattoo? 3. Modesty 1 Tim 2:9 The verse is about women's dressing, and did not refer to tattoos or body piercings, but clothing and jewellery. 1 Pet 3:3-4 The word "merely" is important as not only that. The verse did not say anything is wrong with wearing gold and fine apparel. The point of this verse is that women should not just adorn the physical body (outer man) with material things, but should also adorn the spirit (inner man) with incorruptible beauty. I thought it was straightforward. 4. Tattoos are costly Getting a haircut, hairdo, manicure, pedicure, going to the dentist etc are costly and requires to be done repeatedly. I'm not sure if this is a Biblical point against tattoos. 5. Do the safe thing There are clean, sanitary professional tattoo parlours, different from the ones you described. You don't think God will deny one entry into heaven if one does not have enough tattoos, but do you think he will deny persons with tattoos? I don't think so, because you said it's not a salvation issue. 1 Cor 10:23 My understanding is that the things that are not helpful are not necessarily unlawful or destructive. 6. What would Jesus do? He probably wouldn't get a tattoo, but I finding insulting that you would posit Jesus being nailed to the cross was the devil giving him a body piercing. Furthermore, the topic is tattoo. 1 Cor 10:31 How exactly does eating food or drinking liquid give glory to God? Could a tattoo give glory the same way? 7. Love for your brother Rom. 14:21 In another video, you said this verse was about fasting, now you are using it against tattoos? Rom 1:22-24 says "an image" it didn't not refer to tattoos or markings on one's body. These verses don't explain how tattoos shows hate (opposite of love) towards a brother. I hope my points and questions are considered. I believe as Christians we can opposed to certain social issues on moral and ethical grounds without misrepresenting scriptures to be more convincing. When we use scriptures like this, it only confuses one's understanding of scriptures on a whole and causes more confusion.

[@flonoiisana4647]

The verse in leviticus said, cuts for the dead... and THEN it says : nor tattoos. It included both contexts: for or not for the dead.

[@flonoiisana4647]

28Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD. It cannot get any clearer. Hebrews' literature is ALL about repetition. If the printing of figures on your body was also about the dead it would have stated so, repeating it. Even leaving that aside, and sticking to our times and culture, the grammar is pretty clear there : don't CUT yourself for the dead... Nor make prints on your body. It did not add : nor make prints on your body for them. You will seldom find something as clear and simple or STRONG (as you stated) in the Bible.

[@adrianfaith2354]

@@flonoiisana4647 No mam. In English, the use of the word "nor" connects the second point to the first. It is one sentence. What would be the point of talking about ways of mourning the dead, then adding a random clause about a general rule? The repetition is not necessary. If you understood the grammatical structure of the Hebrew then you would have understood that it is not a separate point. Also, if you studied the text, you would know that this verse is referring to the practice of the heathens who had rites and ceremonies by which they expressed their sorrow and grief at funerals. These rites includes cutting their bodies and getting tattoos in honor of the dead. These two things were also done to pacify their idols so that they would be good to their dead in the after life. Therefore, God was forbidding the children of Isreal from imitating the heathens in the way they grieved their dead.

[@flonoiisana4647]

@@adrianfaith2354 It links two things of the same nature : two things that are forbidden : 1 for a reason and the other one for another reason. If I tell you : you must not play with your dolls naked, nor play with your teddies. Am I telling you to also not play with your teddies naked or simply forbidding you to play with teddies altogether? Now all I can say is that if you are truly humbly seeking for the truth and not for excuses, God will guide you to it. Have a nice day.

[@adrianfaith2354]

@@flonoiisana4647 Read the Hebrew and focus on the grammar, which should give you clarity. You are also completely ignoring the context and cultural background of the text and what it is referring to. Cutting the body and getting tattoos are both heathen practices for grieving their dead and appeasing their idols. What you should not do is twist scriptures to support a personal idea. That is wrong.

[@michaelshubr4084]

Yes, the Torah is clear about making marks in the skin! Everyone has scars though from sin-and G-d does forgive when we Turn from our sin!

[@onyeomachinyeremaka6809]

*🙏🏽Greatest Man in History, had no servants yet they called Him Master. Had no degree yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet Ge conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today. His Name is JESUS ♥️♥️♥️*

[@inganathingaki]

What about head coverings?

[@meiyoko360]

But if you already have it? I was hoping for an answer on that.

[@willeismeet248]

Amen ,God bless

[@stillwater62]

The saddest thing I see is young, beautiful women, whose bodies are all marked up with ugly tattoos. A young woman`s skin, and her hair, are the two main focal points for men. Beautiful smooth clean, soft skin is very attractive, as is clean, long curled hair. As women age, those tattoos will begin to blur and become unrecognizable and just be huge ugly patches on their skin. To me, tattoos are a trend curse that most will regret in the future.

[@xxxxx262]

I just joined SDA and I feel that I cant have any differing ideas about anything. Seems no tolerance for opinions varying about even minor issues… help!

[@oksanadiers1359]

Interesting idea...

[@brianfitlerbalone8189]

Perfectly articulate....... I have a one question . If I don't get tithes and offering does it mean I lost in second coming of lord Jesus christ?

[@begladwme]

In the Book of Malachi it says that we are stealing or robbing God if we do not return our tithes and give offerings. Tithe is not our money it is God loaning it to us to see what we will do with it. When we "return" the 10th of our increase to Him ( not "pay" tithe but return it) for the work of spreading the gospel around the world, we are worshiping God with our money! Is it wonderful act of worship and thankfulness. In the Book of James it says that when we know to do right and we don't do it, it is a sin. When we commit a sin, we are supposed to turn away from the sin and ask for forgiveness, of course all of these things are by God's grace and help. If you haven't returned your tithe and given offerings in the past, just make a new commitment right now to do it and you will see the amazing miracles of money and things that you really need drop onto your head out of God's hand. The 90% always always goes farther than 100%.. May God bless you.

[@brianfitlerbalone8189]

Amazing 👏

[@stevenlaupert3089]

Hello thank you for the video personally I don’t have tattoos not one. But please explain revelation 19:16? How do you reconcile that verse? Thank you 🙏

[@vaio4908]

That is very simple if your read the context. It is symbolic language and therefore not to be take literaly as Jesus having a tatoo on His thigh. In the previous verse is talking abour a sword that is coming of His mouth. If we interpret v16 literaly, so we should do with verse 15. But that is not the case, it is symbolic language and does not mean that is okay to have a tattoo. But is indeed written, it is not on His skin but on the clothes, because he is wearing a robe (verse 13 vesture = robe) Revelation 19:15-16 KJV 15. And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. 16. And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS. Why it was written on His thigh? "Not until he fell crippled and helpless upon the breast of the covenant angel did Jacob know the victory of conquering faith and receive the title of a prince with God. It was when he “halted upon his thigh” (Genesis 32:31) that the armed bands of Esau were stilled before him, and the Pharaoh, proud heir of a kingly line, stooped to crave his blessing. So the Captain of our salvation was made “perfect through sufferings” (Hebrews 2:10), and the children of faith “out of weakness were made strong,” and “turned to flight the armies of the aliens” (Hebrews 11:34). So do “the lame take the prey” (Isaiah 33:23), and the weak become “as David,” and “the house of David ... as the angel of the Lord” (Zechariah 12:8)."

[@stevenlaupert3089]

@@vaio4908 thanks for that explanation

[@daze77gaming]

Is it a sin?

[@PastorBatchelor]

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[@timohoffmann1888]

It is indeed. I have a lot of tattos myself. I was always proud of them and felt naked without them. They gave me always a feeling of more accepted. Since I'm with Christ, I can openly say, how foolish my thinking was. It was just totally selffish. I praise God, Jesus set me free. I dont need such things anymore. I am not dependent anymore upon what I think, man should think of me or trying with all my strength to present a picture of myself in order to be cool etc. Praise God, in Him we don't need such things. He sees us with total different eyes. That is so more important than what we try to receive from man. Nobody can tell me, somebody gets a tattoo just for himself. If you are honest to yourself, you can say, your motives are not free from selfishness. But Christ is all the opposite of trying to get something out for himself. I can say with Paul, what I once loved, now I hate. And vice versa.

[@Theunspokentruth77]

@@timohoffmann1888 well done, bro!

[@Unknown-je2fn]

@@ryanfox4712 yes, bible says to not do it and if you know to not do it and you do, it’s a sin . In the other hand, if you didn’t know about it and have tattoos it’s not a sin because you had no knowledge

[@Rhenadhis]

@@ryanfox4712 the bible says not to cut yourself for the dead but specifically says don't tattoo and doesn't say for the dead. Please read Lev 19:28 again

[@wftxidiot6518]

It says in the name of the dead. A tattoo does not condemn you. God wants you. A tattoo or cut in the name of the dead is tantamount to necromancy.

[@renealvarez01]

I got tons of Tattoos and I regret everyone of them since I started loving My God, I look back and what a waste of money that could been have used on God will/plan (His people).

[@EieCiePie]

4:00 ... I'm sorry but this verse is incorrect. I went to my Hebrew Bible to read what it says. "Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor imprint any marks upon you: I am the Lord." This is saying that when mourning the dead, do not follow the practices of the pagans who take a knife and cut their skin and make marks on their skin to their gods. This verse is just saying that you should not marry your skin in any way because of mourning someone. It's not talking about tattoos as we know them today. But we should consider is when we get a tattoo is this something that's led by the Holy Spirit to do or are you just following the practices of the pagans? Making a mark of something evil on your skin will attract evil.

[@christinsongbird]

We need to do a woman’s segment. Is make up a sin? Dying of the hair a sin? Woman without head coverings a sin? Women wearing pants and leggings a sin? Is jewelry a sin? The culture influences the church instead of the other way around.

[@RosheenQuynh]

Are you implying tattoos are a "men's segment"?

[@christinsongbird]

@@RosheenQuynh no but men don’t wear make up or skirts do they? Like lol

[@trudydun]

These topics have been covered on amazing facts.

[@trudydun]

@@christinsongbird yes, men do wear makeup and skirts these days. I'm not talking of heritage or cultural skits but today's fashion. It's funny but not funny. 🙂

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@christinsongbird Some do, yes.

[@anthonymiller6081]

The scripture in Leviticus you quoted does not in the original say the word 'tattoo' The other issue with the scripture in Leviticus you quoted stipulates 'for the DEAD! People and even Christians don't specifically get tattoos for the dead. God will still forgive anyone who seeks Gods forgivess for getting tattoos if they sincerely ask Him

[@debbiehawkins9774]

Yes it is a sin it doesn't go with the word of God🙏🙏

[@evamarie29]

_Amein. Tattooing and cutting was not just a pagan practice representing emotional grief for the dead (Lev.19:28-29, Deut.14:1-2), it was also a practice done for the worship of Baal (1Kings 18:26-28). "His children" were warned NOT to learn the ways of the heathen. And then way over in the New Testament in Rom. 12:1-2, "His children" are told to present their bodies as a living, set-apart (holy), and acceptable sacrifice unto Him. To be set-apart from the world and not mimmick nor conform to it. Our heavenly Father WARNS not to add to, change, take away/omit from His word (Rev.22:18-19). _So the answer is yes, it is SIN. When we do opposite of His word... we SIN!! Choose you this day, blessings or cursings. _When we seek Him and HIS truth... we will find it. Shalom.

[@ruthevans2403]

Joyce Meyer says its OK and she thinking of having one on the top of her back saying something like Jesus loves Ludicrous to me

[@nikkizfairclough5438]

Does god forbid hair extensions?

[@usa2342]

You need to ask God yourself. He will let you know.

[@jakstorm3180]

I do think a person can over do it. I have 3 to remind me of certain ports in my travels. I could see Jesus see someone covered in them and Jesus say the heck did you do to yourself lol..

[@Gg-rssystG8]

If it not Broken why fix it. I don't think God's temple means Graffiti.

[@JeffSmith-it4tm]

100% sin but most live by their own doctrine,

[@beeinthebodytorahclass2002]

Amein. Tattoos are dangerous and highly esteemed among the wicked. Some folks get tattoos of their deceased loved ones and that is using your body to honor the dead, which is wrong according to Scripture. Leviticus 19 (and all 5 books of Moses) should be studied everyday. God bless ❤️

[@rebeccabrown2483]

Can you be forgiven for that?

[@blasemilan]

yes

[@jere8138]

❤❤

[@michaelketit]

Spot on. If you say you have Jesus as your Lord yet have tattoos you are just deceiving yourself. The bible says so. Of course the prince of this world would have us believe otherwise.

[@scottc8152]

Should you spray paint your favorite verse on the outside of the church? Obviously not, you don't own it. 1 Cor 6:20 "... for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body." Try spray painting verses on the Pastors car, see how pleased they are. "For God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.” 1st Corinthians 3:16-17. God is the potter, WE are the clay. He chooses our form and colors, as He chooses. We are all masterpieces of His creation, but what happens to the value of a masterpiece when someone puts graffiti on it??? It is not a salvation issue, but it IS a respect issue for both the temple and the creator of it. I appreciate him at least bringing the subject up. The graffiti you put on the Pastors car would also start conversations, does that mean you should do it? Just say no.

[@sgt_slobber.7628]

To keep it in simple terms, if it ain’t right, don’t do it!!!!!:/

[@8MauLau23]

“We weren’t called to wear the cross. We were called to bear the cross” amen! 🙏🏾

[@followerofmessiahyahusha8769]

Or wedding rings and watches...

[@RosheenQuynh]

@@followerofmessiahyahusha8769 I don't recall any scriptures saying anything against them...

[@aganese4030]

@@followerofmessiahyahusha8769 wedding rings and watches, i was born to the SDA, and growing up i never interested in wearing jewellery or make-up, my reason is, God make me perfect, why do I need to improve on God's perfect creation, I can understand the need to operate on individual to correct deformities, that is understandable,

[@alohaohana901]

Oh aren't you the clever one. That's the cutest saying I've heard since "God made Adam and Eve, not Adam and Steve".

[@Affixton96]

@@followerofmessiahyahusha8769 I wear a watch so I can know what time it is when I'm at a place where there is no clock, not to try to improve the way I look.

[@tracilynn6675]

Thank you for covering this subject from a biblical perspective! I have a tattoo that I got when I was in my 20’s and did not know the Bible has verses against it. I have repented of it long ago and have told others about how wrong it is. Praise God that He is merciful to those who sincerely repent. 🙏

[@baalhearde4618]

That's how the devil can deceive you. Sins are perceived as "not that bad" but even if you do not know GOD still judges and there is a reason why even the small things can prevent many from entering heaven. This is the devil's biggest secret. Demons love ignorance. Many celebrate pagan holidays with "Christian intent" just because they don't know that Christmas tree is giving praise to a pagan GOD of fertility all the way down to the dressings and contributing to Halloween in any way is sacrilegious...but people don't "know" ...GOD doesn't take this in to account because we have everything accessible to not be distracted and be aware of it all. The word of GOD and revelations of Jesus Christ was here before everyone currently born. You did not know, sure but this is a price we can pay for not being interested in the Father after age 7. We are all given a choice it's up to us to listen to the voice inside saying what inherently isn't right.

[@PebbleBeachLife]

Out of ignorance I got permanent makeup and was told it fades over time. When I got to know the truth, I instantly regretted it. I went for lazer treatment to get it removed and it was painful and expensive. There is always a price to pay in the end, most will pay a spiritual price.

[@isolafitness]

I have micro blading for my eyebrows. I don’t think this counts as regular tattoos. It’s something that’s made to look natural. Not like an unnatural marking.

[@agabadelick9256]

How can you stop baldness naturally

[@isolafitness]

@@agabadelick9256 you probably can’t. Have to get hair plugs I guess

[@Newtttton]

Never understood tattoos even from non-religious perspective: people don't mind putting graffiti on their bodies while keeping their cars super clean with not even a single bumper sticker. In fact, if you were to ask them, let me paint the same tattoo you have on your body on your car, they will refuse. They value and keep their cars in pristine, original condition than they do their bodies.

[@edensmith552]

Amen🙏

[@surfrider68]

This is such a short and straight forward message to know what is wrong and right; however, we live in a world where human behavior is selfish, and it gets worse with each passing day. To fulfill the desires of the flesh and find excuse to live in sin is easier than to die to self-daily in order to follow Jesus. Let us not forget, there is victory in Christ Jesus...as Paul stated, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Blessings

[@victorcharlie7491]

God bless you Doug bachelor and you teachings, happy Sabbath everyone.

[@beyondperception428]

The origin of the tattoo is from pagan religions who believed that their bodies were temples of the gods....so they wanted to "decorate" those temples. Once you know the meaning and origin of the tattoo why would you WANT to get one again?

[@Vickiehou]

This is exactly what I think. It is a form of worship towards self, and that is pagan.

[@qhazwel]

Love these 12 minute lessons filled with scripture and valuable info. I get more from these then many hour long presentations from other ministers. Maranatha! :)

[@mrmatias2618]

Acts 18:24-26 (24 Now a Jew named Apollos, a native of Alexandria, came to Ephesus. He was an eloquent man, competent in the Scriptures. 25 He had been instructed in the way of the Lord. And being fervent in spirit,4 he spoke and taught accurately the things concerning Jesus, though he knew only the baptism of John. 26 He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.) This is only my human opinion based on the above scripture: As christian, we should be empathised with other christian who work to spread the word of God; sometime they may not do a great job but as a brother in Christ we should have a spirit to contribute and not just expecting to take.

[@rayray4192]

12 minutes of Bachelor the butcher waterboard torturing scripture.

[@joeyt8977]

Happy sabbath pastor I agree with you I regret all my tattoos.

[@notchaosanymore8996]

Praise GOD for forgiveness and understanding. we will receive new and glorious bodies.

[@Rhode0]

Correct, I am Reformed, The Tattoos i have, i got before i found Christ. Now they are a constant reminder, of how merciful our Lord and Savior is. I hate them, and cover them up when ever i can. Praise the LORD all Glory be To Christ .... The Wisdom of God is EVERYWHERE. The Closer you Draw to Him the More is Revealed. God Bless everyone in this Time.

[@shageta9110]

Nothings warmer and brighter than the Sweet Gospel of Christ

[@mrfryfilmguy]

So many times in my 20's I went to get tattoo's. So glad I chickened out, each and every time.

[@joecabral7315]

I got one and wish i did not get it Thank you pastor well done may God bless you and yours

[@ronsheldon6930]

That's how people in Biblical times identified Pagan priests. They were tattood.

[@MilosPiano]

Wow! I did not know that.

[@jemwarrioress]

Hey Brother! Happy Sabbath Blessings to you! I hope to see you online tomorrow 😉. Have a blessed evening. 🌅🙏🏼☝🏼🤗

[@theeternalsbeliever1779]

That might explain why the modern tattoo industry insists on artists getting a tattoo if they wanted respect from their peers.

[@armanlikescats7848]

yes everyone with a tattoo is a pagan priest amazing logic 🙌

[@maryalderman7592]

I've messed up. I kind of went nuts when I turned 50 and got a couple of tattoos. I had designed them myself, (no dragons spiders, snakes or devils, I hate that). No one sees them because they're on my back and upper arm. After watching this I don't plan on getting another one any more. So what do I do about the ones I already have? I'm currently 68 and I don't want to make anyone stumble.

[@thedeepthinker5669]

I believe it's a matter of conviction. The Bible says if we confess our sins, He's faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. This is a matter of faith and how sincere you r with God. He never turns anyone away. We've all messed up before...all have sinned....Just keep your faith and like u said, not getting any more tattoos will be a prove to God you've repented. God bless you Ma'am!!

[@samueljeanlouis8700]

Stay faithful and at the resurrection HE will give you a new body. However, you will not be able to stop anybody from talking. Just show GOD in your life and use it to be a witness with those who have tattoos.

[@Kevinproblem]

Amen LORD!!!

[@josueportillo9006]

I was taking about this to our Sabbath School last Night. It's a blessing to now see a video about it. We are to imitate Jesus, not the customs of the world. Have Jesus written on our hearts, not our forearms.

[@garymcaleer6112]

I'm reminded of Ray Bradbury's The Illustrated Man. Years ago, those navy men who sailed the world, and got a tattoo of an anchor, or a heart with "mom" on it, those are understandable and allowable to my mind. They went into port, had too much to drink, then got a tattoo. But today's culture... man, I tell you, when the skin gets old and wrinkly these body coverings won't look so artistic then.

[@daniellehvs3610]

Thank you for bringing some more clarity on this from scripture. I already had something against it and knew it was in the Bible not to do it, but I didn't know the words were this clear. I heard from someone who had a tattoo that it is also addictive. That's one more reason to me that it is not good to do this. I think the hype doing tattoos started much earlier. When I was a child (they are actually still around) there were those tattoo stickers that would stay on for quite a while. It's moulding the idea that it's cool to have an image staying on your skin. My mom always forbid doing it. I'm glad she did and I'm doing the same for my children.

[@edensmith552]

Yes, you are right. In Australia in 1970's when you bought chewing gums a sticker of some kind of tatoo was wrapped around the chewing gum. So children used to buy the chewing gum to get the temporary tatoo sticker which you wet with water and then put on the body part you like. This temporary tatoo stayed on you fir few days and then gradually washed off. I remember this clearly. That was the indoctrination of Tattooing on children. Devil works on the young ones first, because they are easiest to trick.

[@estariomartis7955]

Thank you pastor Doug. May God richly bless you,family and your ministry. 🙏🏾

[@edensmith552]

I am waiting for this Sermon🙏 I feel like I'm living in Babylon because when I go to do my shopping, almost everyone has tatooes on them and they really look ugly.

[@followerofmessiahyahusha8769]

To recognize goats and wolves...

[@edensmith552]

@@followerofmessiahyahusha8769 Amen🙏

[@edensmith552]

@One Man You are forgetting one main fact, that Attitude of rebellion comes with tattoos

[@sharonpower9749]

Dr. Russell Blaylock posts medical reference to the danger of the tattoo ink (which contains heavy metals) migrating to the lymph nodes (trying to help by concentrating the heavy metals and removing them out of the body through the lymphatic system).If the lymph nodes are busy pulling out the ink, they can't do their job of pulling cancer cells out of the body,The lymph nodes are impaired, and the risk of breast cancer escalates.

[@jerryholbrook13]

Yes it is. Tattoos can also be a sign your demonized

[@LanceGrey]

I'm 62 now. Never got one.

[@3Muchlove]

Amen, praise God for providing this message through His servant. God bless you Ps Doug and God bless all listening

[@edensmith552]

Thank you Pastor Batchelor for this Sermon 🙏

[@statutesofthelord]

I too appreciate this truth-filled talk. Now I just wish Pastor Doug would go 4 chapters further and find out that the Feasts of the Lord are ALSO statutes that we need to be keeping today.

[@jerrystilwell7666]

@@statutesofthelord to keep the feasts is saying that Jesus Christ's atonement on the cross was not good enough. Christ's sacrifice atoned for all mankind forever. God bless. Christ made a new covenant with mankind. As scripture says the old is nailed to the cross.

[@statutesofthelord]

@@jerrystilwell7666 Jerry, Where does it say that in the Bible? Why do we SDAs choose which Statutes we wish to keep, and throw others out the window? Surely you don't believe the 10 Commandments were nailed to the cross too, do you?

[@lauraontiveros3432]

Yes. The Bible say is a sin.

[@Bibletruth7777]

Yes it is.

[@Isabelle-js9db]

Happy Sabbath.thank you. Right. All the wisdom is written in the Bible. We need to learn it and think about it. Don't hurt ourselves. To make a tattoo is like inviting demon.that is really destroying your spiritual life.

[@BigfootXpert9000]

I have 🙏🏻✝️ tattooed on my neck. I’ve been saved and baptized I will be in heaven

[@edensmith552]

Blessed Sabbath Pastor Batchelor 🙏

[@billietyree2214]

Made it to 89 without a tattoo, never suffered for it. Did consider it a few times, my cereal number and blood type on my wrists or arms for easier identification and quicker transfusions, but never did and now I no longer live that lifestyle. Glad I didn’t.

[@brian8800]

Reason 1 is not consistent at all. You say in Lev. 26-29 it says not to do these things because they’re for the dead but yet the tattoo statement says “for the dead.” So we can shave and cut our hair because it said for the dead but we can’t get tattoos even though it says for the dead. You also failed to mention in verse 19:19 about wearing articles of clothing that contain mixed fabrics or where it says do not plant your fields with 2 different seeds. Which ones do we follow and which ones do we not. Your reasoning is inconsistent in your very 1st argument. You’re biased and you’ve lost me