Renowned gospel singer Mike Abdul has joined the ongoing conversation sparked by Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo’s recent tattoo, stating that tattoos do not dishonour the human body.
In a post shared on Instagram, Abdul explained that tattoos have long been used across ancient cultures as symbols of identity, memory, status, covenant and storytelling, stressing that the true issue lies in what a tattoo represents rather than the act of having one.
According to the gospel artist, the body is not dishonoured by ink on the skin, but by what the symbol points to in meaning and intent.
“Tattoos don’t dishonour the body. What dishonours a temple is not writing on the walls; what matters is what the mark points to, not the mark itself,” Abdul wrote.
He further emphasised that God focuses on the heart rather than outward appearance, noting that a tattoo inspired by faith, gratitude or reverence can carry spiritual significance.
“God reads hearts, not skin. Ink without conviction is decoration. Ink with conviction is remembrance. If a tattoo leads you closer to gratitude, identity, or reverence, it has served a good purpose for you. Faith is not proven by unmarked skin, but by transformed lives,” he added.
Abdul’s remarks follow criticism from some Christians who faulted Pastor Okonkwo for getting a tattoo, arguing that it dishonours the body God entrusted to him.
