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Body Art — Part 1
Piercing and tattooing, once primarily associated with paganism have recently become much more popular and socially acceptable — even among professing Christians. Marks on the believer’s body are not necessarily sinful in themselves. Our Lord’s body bears marks of the nails and the spear. “He shewed unto them His hands and His side” (John 20:20). “He shewed them His hands and His feet” (Luke 24:40). He was pierced, and He is eternally marked as having been obedient, even unto death. But, besides growing evidence that such practices are distinctly and permanently harmful to the body, there are some Scriptural considerations on this subject for faithful followers of the Lord. If you are considering Body Art, please also consider carefully the following Bible passages, questions, and remarks:
“Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:28). Piercing and marking the body have historically been associated with heathendom and slavery. From this verse we learn that it is not pleasing to God.
(More tomorrow.)
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