Tattoos are becoming more common among Christians, so how should we think about them, and how do we help our kids think about them biblically? There is only one verse in all of Scripture that directly mentions tattoos. Does it settle the question for Christians today, or not?

In this episode, Elizabeth Urbanowicz looks at what the Bible actually says, starting with Leviticus 19:28 and why it applied to ancient Israel in a specific way. From there she walks through four biblical principles that shape a wise, God-honoring decision: children obeying their parents, glorifying God in everything, honoring God with our bodies, and walking in wisdom. Along the way she raises the questions worth asking before anyone gets a tattoo, from whether an image is superstitious to whether it will still fit the person you become decades from now.

If you want to give your kids the skills to work through questions like this on their own, this episode is a good place to start.

Tattoos and the Bible: What to Teach Your Kids