Recently, there has been a resurgence of body
markings especially among the young people.
Some get tattoos because of unnecessary reasons like; peer pressure,
being stylish, beautification of the body without taking into consideration the
meaning and origin of tattoos.
Marking of the body or tattoos was used in the
past by pagans to mourn their dead.
History also confirmed that pagan kings and their families used tattoos
to appease the anger of their gods. It
was also hoped that when they cut their bodies for the dead, they will find
some help in the land of the dead.
God in Leviticus 19:28 instructed his people
thus:
“Do not cut your
bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves, I am the Lord”.
God specifically pointed this out because he did
not want his people to partake in the rituals done by pagans. Even though loosing ones loved one can be
painful, it does not warrant cutting of bodies.
God’s people are not supposed to mourn like those that do not have hope
(1
Thessalonians 4:13).
People may argue and twist the words of God in
the Bible, God’s instruction in Leviticus 19:28 are very clear.
I want you to also consider these 4 reasons
BEFORE you get or allow your kid to get a tattoo:
1
About 80 per cent of those who had done
tattoo in the past are seriously regretting their actions; they are looking for
ways out. Many of them have spent thousands
of Dollars to carry out surgeries to remove the marks. You know what! It has not been working well
because after the surgery, it will leave more scars on their bodies.
2
Whether you agree or not, all over
the world people have bad feelings about those with tattoos. They are usually regarded as “rascals”. When you have a tattoo or allow your kid to
have a tattoo, you are only portraying yourselves as bad guys before the public. It will be difficult to give you a
responsible position in the society. You
may also not likely be employed by any serious employer.
3
Medically Tattoo has been linked to
serious diseases. The Mayo Clinic warns, “Don’t take tattooing lightly”. They’ve resulted in
severe allergic reactions, infections, unsightly scars, and blood-borne
diseases like Hepatitis B and C. Tattooing deliberately opens skin and exposes
your blood to unknown bacteria. Those who do Tattoo are not medical
practitioners or health workers, although they are puncturing skin and exposing
blood.
4
The last but not the least to
consider is this Bible admonishment: “What shall it profit a man to gain the
whole world and loose his soul” God said in Leviticus 19:28 that you should
not cut your body for the dead or put tattoo marks on your body. Disobeying God will only make you lose your
place with him.
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