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1 Cor 16:20, "All the brethren greet you. Greet ye one another with an holy kiss."
Hugging and kissing each other is not the norm in some cultures and nations. People from some nations find it very difficult to show their feelings and emotions, normally people from the North. But if we have love for each other...
I have always loved this verse because it specifically says HOLY kiss. So, for me, I want all of my affection towards others to be done in a holy way coming from the love of God in us.
In the U.S. affection such as hugs and kisses have in so many ways been associated with sexuality. Sad that it has evolved to this point because every one needs the affection God speaks of here and have it not mixed with sexual interest (except with one's spouse). As an elementary teacher we were instructed not to hug students because it can be misinterpreted. How sad that is for our young ones. For most of their days in elementary school they are going without holy and loving affection from the adults who care for them until they get home and have just a few hours with family where they may or may not get affection from parents and siblings.
I think that this verse instructs us to learn and practice the kind of holy affection that comes from the Spirit of God within us and not shy away from it because social norms have become so warped. God's word is dependable for making us grow together in the unity of faith and love of God.
Hugging and kissing, generally touching, when meeting friends is very common and accepted here. People tend to be very emotional in my country and they don't hide it, actually they like it. On the other hand it is true that we live in an age where the sin in the world exceeds limit after limit (I am wondering what is coming next) and the society has changed radically lately especially during the last 10-15 years. People tend to be violent, without mercy and compassion for others. Crime and especially crime involving children becomes more and more frequent. People realize that and tend to not trust anybody, and they get suspicious and scared for their children. And it will get worse and worse like the Scriptures say about the people of the last times. But we, christians, must be the light and the aroma in this world.
On Friday I was invited to a wedding. A (true) christian wedding. All people, men and women, dressed properly, behaving properly...a very good impression. There were people that were invited that weren't christians(just christians by custom, but not true ones). They were surprized by the way people were dressed and behaved. When one goes to a secular wedding, the first thing they notice is the nudity of women (I don't mean anything about women, it is just the fashion today). Men full with tattoos, unshaved, etc etc. (fashion as well). A very bad impression. In the old times the Greek Orthodox church wouldn't permit people like that entering the churches. But this has changed now and nobody reacts, and things get worse and worse. So those people were nicely surprized. They really liked the wedding and some asked if they could come sometime and visit our church. This is how we can attract peope to Christ. People still understand what is right and what is wrong. And the right things attract people, at least the sincere ones. Well we started from the "holy" kiss. Yes Paul talks about holy kiss, initiating from a holy love, God's love. GBU
Hugging and kissing each other is not the norm in some cultures and nations. People from some nations find it very difficult to show their feelings and emotions, normally people from the North. But if we have love for each other...
I have always loved this verse because it specifically says HOLY kiss. So, for me, I want all of my affection towards others to be done in a holy way coming from the love of God in us.
In the U.S. affection such as hugs and kisses have in so many ways been associated with sexuality. Sad that it has evolved to this point because every one needs the affection God speaks of here and have it not mixed with sexual interest (except with one's spouse). As an elementary teacher we were instructed not to hug students because it can be misinterpreted. How sad that is for our young ones. For most of their days in elementary school they are going without holy and loving affection from the adults who care for them until they get home and have just a few hours with family where they may or may not get affection from parents and siblings.
I think that this verse instructs us to learn and practice the kind of holy affection that comes from the Spirit of God within us and not shy away from it because social norms have become so warped. God's word is dependable for making us grow together in the unity of faith and love of God.
Hugging and kissing, generally touching, when meeting friends is very common and accepted here. People tend to be very emotional in my country and they don't hide it, actually they like it. On the other hand it is true that we live in an age where the sin in the world exceeds limit after limit (I am wondering what is coming next) and the society has changed radically lately especially during the last 10-15 years. People tend to be violent, without mercy and compassion for others. Crime and especially crime involving children becomes more and more frequent. People realize that and tend to not trust anybody, and they get suspicious and scared for their children. And it will get worse and worse like the Scriptures say about the people of the last times. But we, christians, must be the light and the aroma in this world.
On Friday I was invited to a wedding. A (true) christian wedding. All people, men and women, dressed properly, behaving properly...a very good impression. There were people that were invited that weren't christians(just christians by custom, but not true ones). They were surprized by the way people were dressed and behaved. When one goes to a secular wedding, the first thing they notice is the nudity of women (I don't mean anything about women, it is just the fashion today). Men full with tattoos, unshaved, etc etc. (fashion as well). A very bad impression. In the old times the Greek Orthodox church wouldn't permit people like that entering the churches. But this has changed now and nobody reacts, and things get worse and worse. So those people were nicely surprized. They really liked the wedding and some asked if they could come sometime and visit our church. This is how we can attract peope to Christ. People still understand what is right and what is wrong. And the right things attract people, at least the sincere ones. Well we started from the "holy" kiss. Yes Paul talks about holy kiss, initiating from a holy love, God's love. GBU
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