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Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo has triggered widespread reactions online after making bold remarks about tattoos during a recent live broadcast.
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Speaking to his audience, the popular pastor argued that tattoos are supported by biblical scripture and should not be condemned among believers.
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He cited Isaiah 49:16, which states, “Behold, I have indelibly imprinted (tattooed a picture of) you on the palm of each of My hands; {O Zion} your walls are continually before Me.”
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According to him, the verse symbolically shows that God bears tattoos.
Pastor Okonkwo explained that God has “indelibly imprinted” His people on the palms of His hands, describing it as a form of divine tattoo.
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“God himself has tattooed you. Christ himself has tattooed you,” he said, maintaining that the scripture clearly supports his position.
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He also dismissed arguments often drawn from the Book of Leviticus, saying they are frequently misunderstood and wrongly applied.
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The pastor stressed that he would not teach what he does not fully understand, pointing to his age and long years in the Christian faith.
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In addition, he referenced Revelation 19:16, which says, “And on His garment (robe) and on His thigh He has a name (title) inscribed, king of kings and lord of lords.”
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He claimed the passage suggests that Jesus bears inscriptions.
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Pastor Okonkwo urged believers not to hide their convictions out of fear of public opinion, encouraging them to stand firmly by their understanding of scripture.
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