Leviticus 19:28
Leviticus 19:28
Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the Lord.
The instruction not to cut or tattoo the body for the dead is rooted in the holiness God calls His people to uphold. This command emphasizes the importance of honoring the body as a creation of God, not to be altered or marked in ways associated with pagan rituals or mourning practices that were common in ancient cultures. This call to respect the body reflects a broader principle of living a life set apart from practices that do not align with God’s holiness. For believers, this instruction is a reminder to treat their bodies with dignity and to avoid practices that contradict their faith. This command is not merely about external appearance but about maintaining a life that is in harmony with God’s standards. Respecting the body as God’s creation means living in a way that reflects His purity and devotion, understanding that every aspect of our lives, including how we treat our bodies, is a testimony of our faith.
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
Isaiah 49:16
Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.
Genesis 2:7
And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life.