Since time immemorial, the kiss has been a symbol of affection, affection and love. Kisses in the Bible also have a special meaning. In the Scriptures, we find several examples of kisses that serve as a sign of affection, loyalty, adoration, and obedience. Although there are many different opinions today about whether or not Christian couples should kiss before marriage, the Bible gives us some principles that will help us make a decision.
What is the kiss of Christians
Christians use the kiss as a way to show affection, respect and admiration. Many times, the kiss is given in the context of a prayer or a hug. It is also used to seal a pact or a promise. In the Bible, we see many examples of kisses that serve these same purposes.
One of the best known kisses in the Bible is that of Judas to Jesus. Judas Iscariot, one of his twelve disciples, kissed Jesus to tell the soldiers where they could find him (Matthew 26:48-49). This gesture, however, was not an act of love, but of betrayal.
Another kiss mentioned in the Bible is that of Ruth to Naomi. Ruth, a Moabite woman, had lost her husband and her children. Her mother-in-law, Naomi, was about to return to Israel, and Ruth decided to accompany her. Naomi tried to talk her out of it, but Ruth insisted, saying, “Don’t insist that you leave me, for wherever you go, I’ll go; wherever you live, I will live. Your people will be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. May the Lord make it so, if I have any life left, after you have died” (Ruth 1:16-17). At these words, Ruth and Naomi embraced and wept, and Ruth kissed her mother-in-law goodbye.
King Solomon also kissed his wife in the book of Songs. In this book, Song of Songs, Solomon describes his love for his wife, whom he calls “my beloved.” On one occasion, she asks him to kiss her, and he replies: “Kiss me with the kisses of your mouth, for your love is better than wine” (Song of Songs 1:2).
Kissing was also used as a way to seal a pact. In 2 Samuel, we see the example of a covenant that was sealed with a kiss. David had defeated the Philistines, and one of the Philistine chiefs, Achish, offered David a place in his territory for him and his people to live. The pact was sealed with a kiss (2 Samuel 5:1).
In the New Testament, we see the example of Paul and Barnabas, who kissed goodbye, after Paul decided to go to another city (Acts 20:37-38). Paul also kissed Timothy when he said goodbye to him (2 Timothy 4:9-10).
The kiss, then, is a gesture of affection, respect and admiration that is often used to seal a pact or a promise. In the Bible, we see many examples of kisses that serve these same purposes.
What does the bible say about kissing on the mouth
The Bible has nothing to say directly about kissing on the mouth, but there are passages that give us some ideas on how we should use our lips.
In Proverbs 6:23-24 we read: «Through the sin of the tongue the soul is lost, the one who walks in perverse meditations will fall into evil. Lewd lips speak wickedness, and his mouth encompasses evil. The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. The wicked tongue is full of deadly poison.”
These verses teach us that we must be careful what we say. Our words can hurt others and they can also hurt our soul. We also see that we must avoid lewd and perverse words.
In 1 Peter 3:7 we read: “You husbands, likewise, be understanding with them, so that your prayers are not hindered.” Here we learn that we must be understanding with our wives and not let our prayers be obstructed.
In Song of Songs 1:2-4 we read: «As roses among thorns, so are you, my beloved, among daughters. As an apple among wild trees, so is my beloved among children. I lean in to kiss him, but his teeth are like lions. I distance myself from him, for his arms are like serpents, and his hands like spiders.”
Here we see a woman who is in love with a man, but realizes that he has some dangerous qualities. She knows that it would be dangerous to go up to him and kiss him.
In Matthew 5:27-28 we read: “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in her heart.”
Here Jesus teaches us that we must control our thoughts and desires. If we leer at someone, we have already committed adultery in our hearts.
In 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 we read: “For the rest, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute; If there is any virtue, if there is something worthy of praise, think about this. What you learned and received, heard and saw in me, this do. And the God of peace will be with you.”
Paulo teaches us here that we should think about the things that are true, honorable, just, pure, kind and of good name. We must learn from Jesus and do what he did.
In Philippians 4:8 we read: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute; If there is any virtue, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about this.”
Here we see that we should think of things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. We must fill our mind with these things.
In James 3:1-12 we read: “My brethren, not many of you should aspire to be teachers, knowing that we will receive a harsher judgment. Because we all offend many times. If anyone does not offend in word, he is a perfect man, capable of dominating his entire body. If we put a brake on the tongue, we are dominating the whole body. Look how great is this danger that we have: the tongue is a fire, a world of evil. The tongue is placed between our members, and it contaminates the whole body, and inflaming the course of nature, and it is inflamed by hell. All kinds of beasts, birds, reptiles and marine beings can be tamed and have been tamed by the human race. But no one can tame the tongue; it is an irrepressible evil, full of deadly poison.
Santiago teaches us here that we must be careful with what we say. Our words can be very dangerous. The tongue is a fire, a world of evil. It is an irrepressible evil, full of deadly poison.
In 1 John 3:15 we read: “Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer. And you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him.”
Here we learn that we must love our brothers. If we do not love them, we are homicidal. And no murderer has eternal life.
What does the Bible say about dating sex?
The Bible doesn’t say much about dating sex, but there are some principles we can draw from the Scriptures. First of all, we must understand that sex is a gift from God. God created sex as a form of intimate union between a man and a woman. Sex is an important part of the marriage relationship, and we should reserve it for that context.
Second, sex is an act of surrender. When a man and a woman have sex, they are giving themselves to each other in an intimate way. This is a delivery that must be made in the context of marriage, since it is a very intimate act.
Third, sex is an act of love. Sex is a way of showing love and affection towards another person. We must reserve sex for marriage, as this is where we can express this love in an intimate and appropriate way.
Fourth, sex is an act of responsibility. Sex comes with great responsibility, as it can have physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences. We need to make sure we are ready to take on this responsibility before we have sex, and marriage is the context in which we can do it properly.
In summary, the Bible teaches that sex is a gift from God, an act of dedication, love and responsibility. We must reserve sex for marriage, as it is the context in which we can express this love in an intimate and appropriate way.
“Christian Boyfriends Can Kiss” is a Bible verse found in 1 Corinthians 7:36-38. In this verse, Paul says that married Christians can kiss each other. This is a very controversial verse, as some Christians believe that sex before marriage is sinful. However, other Christians believe that this verse refers only to kissing and that there is no problem with sex before marriage.