![]() ![]() Red tends to signify sacrifice and the shedding of Jesus’ blood on the cross. Throughout the Bible, color symbolism plays an important role. Throughout the ages, colors have played a significant role in the telling of stories. But even if the person does not profess faith in Jesus Christ, a conversation about their tattoo can segue into a conversation about the possibility of them doing so in the future. Granted, not everyone who receives a cross tattoo has the saving grace of God (just as not everyone who wears a cross necklace is a Christian). If a Christian chooses to have a cross tattooed on himself or herself, she acknowledges these truths. The assurance that death is not the end ( Matthew 16:25) God’s saving work through his death on the cross and resurrection The need to die to our sin nature every day ( Matthew 16:24) If a believer centers his or her thoughts on such things, and a tattoo results, an incredible conversation starter could follow from that experience.Ĭrosses can remind Christians of a number of things: Philippians 4:8 encourages Christians to think about pure and noble things. Tattoos take a financial and physical investment, and whoever receives one usually put a lot of thought into that transaction. Whenever they get a new one, this prompts the question (from myself and strangers), “So what does that mean?” or “Why did you get it?” It may not necessarily be linked to their testimony, but if it is, they will likely have a wonderful story to tell about God’s grace.Īlthough I don’t personally have tattoos due to a severe fear of needles, my roommate and brother have several. If you see a believer with a tattoo of a music note, lion, flower, etc., ask them about it. ![]() A lion would mean something very different to Daniel than to John, but each came away from that symbol with a story about God’s grace. To another, an anchor pulls at the heart more than the weight of an entire ship. Rain can mean something to one Christian. ![]()
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