Today’s Thought “Hieroglyphics” G. Ward

 

“You shall not make any cuts in your body for the dead nor make any tattoo marks on yourselves: I am the Lord.” Leviticus 19:28

 

The ancient Egyptians used a form of picture writing (i.e. symbols) to convey a perceived ideology. In these modern times, tattoos are synonymous to these past conveyances. Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary's article on tattoos says, "Any kind of self-laceration or marking of the body was prohibited among the Hebrew people. Such cuttings were associated with pagan cults that tattooed their followers while they mourned the dead" (1986).

 Many believers are with castigation concerning the diaspora of understanding that demands this not being our home (earth) and we’re not our own (cf. 1 Co.6:19-20). Moreover, pragmatic thinking observes momentary bliss can often lead to future hazards. Meaning the tattoo on your shoulder now can/will be on your thigh when and if you get to my age… I’m just saying!!!

Happy Wednesday!