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Tattoos

This Teen Bible Study Guide will lead you to discover the Biblical principles that apply to tattooing one's body.
A young woman getting a tattoo.

Think Before You Ink

Good News
by Janet Treadway
Tattoos have become very popular among teens and young adults. But are they a good idea? Here are some questions to make you think before you ink! 
Tattooing a design on a person's arm.

Leave a Permanent Mark

Vertical Thought
by Hansel New
"Like them or hate them, tattoos—often called "body art" in the tattoo culture—are an increasingly accepted part of our society."
It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time

Compass Check
by Arthur Suckling
The elevator doors opened, and out walked a young lady. She was tattooed all over her forehead, cheeks, ears, neck, chest and shoulders.

Born to Lose

This Is The Way
by United Church of God
Once, while walking through the twisted, narrow streets of Hong Kong, a man came upon a tattoo studio. In the window were displayed samples of the tattoos available. There were anchors and flags and mermaids. But what struck him with force...

Statement From the Council of Elders

United News
United News
2018-01-26
Below is a personal correspondence letter that was approved by the Council of Elders.
Dear Friend, Thank you for your interest and question on tattoos. Tattooing is directly mentioned in the Bible. “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...

Come out of the World Part 1 of 4: Tattoos

Sermon
by Rod Foster
2017-07-08
San Antonio, TX
This is a first in a series of sermons on the cultures of this world and how we should avoid and even join our true counterculture that was started by Jesus Christ and God the Father from the beginning of the universe. This will be a four...

Born to Succeed!

Vertical Thought
by Janet Treadway
When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to succeed!

Which Old Covenant Laws Are for New Covenant Christians? Part 2

Sermon
by Lud Kiramidjian
2019-02-23
Petaluma, CA
The challenge for us in the Church of God is to “rightly divide the word of truth” and use sound “biblically-based” principles to determine which Old Covenant laws are valid for us to observe today. We each need to grow in knowledge and...

You Were Born to Win!

Beyond Today
by Janet Treadway
When loneliness and depression beat you down, remember, there is Someone to help you up. Don't accept the label "loser," because you were born to win!

Treasure Digest: Bible Study Summary: Gambling

United News
by United News
Gambling is becoming prevalent in the United States, Britain, Australia and other nations (see the excellent article, "The Growing Menace of Gambling" in the December 2004 World News and Prophecy).

Graffiti on My Mind

Sermon
by Chuck Zimmerman
2012-06-16
Tampa, FL
What are some of the spiritual parallels between tattooing, tagging and graffiti?

Tagging: We Belong to God

Sermon
by Chuck Zimmerman
2012-06-30
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Like members of a gang get tattoos to unify their group and show who they belong to, God has marked us as His own. Your body is the temple of the holy spirit which is in you.
Change and Live

Change and Live

Beyond Today Television Program
by Darris McNeely, Gary Petty, Steve Myers
2013-08-04
What hinders you from living joyfully? Is a habit or a worry crippling you emotionally? God stands ready to help. Discover how.

What Is the Mark of the Beast?

Sermon
by Jason Cooley
2021-04-10
Colorado Springs, CO
How many of you have had this very same conversation with friends, family, co-workers or church members about what the mark of the beast will be? I remember wondering about the mark as a child, back then I literally thought it was a...

Handling Difficulties Discreetly

Good News
by Good News
Handling touchy situations is essential to parenting. How do you talk to your teens or children about questionable moralities?
Power to Change: Inside Out

Power to Change: Part 2: Inside Out

Beyond Today Bible Study
by Darris McNeely
2014-05-14
This is the second part in the Bible study series: Power to Change. Making any change in our lives is challenging and difficult. How can it be done? It starts in the heart when we allow God to create within us a clean heart. This...

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