How should we apply the following scripture in our church life or in our fellowship with other believers?
Romans 16:16
I Peter 5:14
You can imagine the questions that arise.
Is this the norm for the culture of that era?
Who kisses whom? That is, who initiates the kiss?
Male-female kissing?
What do you kiss? Lips, cheek, forehead, hand?
I am aware that there's a lot of kissing in European cultures, even today.
Our church folks do a lot of hugging, with no problems. Is the holy hug a safe alternative to the holy kiss?
I'm sitting here chuckling as I think of the possible responses.
New rule: A man may kiss a woman on the cheek only, if he's 50 years younger than the woman--and vice versa.
The Holy Kiss
Discussion in 'Baptist Theology & Bible Study' started by Tom Butler, Dec 26, 2011.
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But other fellow believers? Uh-uh, I'm just not comfortable with that. -
I also have the opinion that in our modern culture the chance of false accusations and/or misplaced intentions has placed unnatural limits on the interaction of family members and assemblies.
I had a coach who would slap the butt of the players, and it was considered a great encouragement. But in our present times ... doubt parents and kids would look at it in the same light.
The problem with all this is that exuberance sometimes overrules judgment on both sides of the issue.
I would agree with Paul, but add it applies to the male unit also.
I don't know how the other male members feel, but I have a bit of a problem with a male who shakes hands with my bride and hangs on while talking.
I am not even certain that a man should ever touch another man's wife much less give a Holy kiss. -
If by some freak chance we were ever to meet Tom, please keep yer lips off me!
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Or would you prefer just a holy handshake? -
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preachinjesus Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
I think that FAL is right here. (write it down!) it is an eastern custom. I go over to visit with some of our missions work in the Mid-East and they always greet with a handshake, hug, and quick kisses to both cheeks.
In our western customs it seems a hug (side-hug for me with women) and/or handshake is appropriate for most occasions. :) -
Has everyone missed what Paul said?
It is good for a man NOT to touch a woman? -
So do we believe and practice Scripture or not? -
preachinjesus Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
So how many women in your church wear head coverings? -
I've got this image in my mind of swapping a high-five with this 90-plus year old woman in my church. -
All my life, the holy kiss in greeting has been translated as a handshake. I will leave it at that.
Cheers,
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padredurand Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
I always try to give the piano player at church a big sloppy smooch right on the lips. :love2:
Salty. I'd let you greet me with a holy kiss. Once. Bring an ice pack for your soon-to-be black eye. :laugh: -
Scarlett O. ModeratorModerator
We have people in my church who greet each other in a variety of ways - the kiss on the cheek, the hugs, the handshakes, the friendly nod, the arm around each other, the shoulder/back pat, others who only greet with smiles and words, and those who act like grouchy old warthogs.
To me, this verse has always been about the "greet" and not the mode of the greet.
When assembling together face to face, we ought to act like we are glad to see each other because we SHOULD be glad to see each other.
Kiss or don't. But greet with brotherly and sisterly affection - in whatever manner is comfortable for you. -
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I heard in your church, you demand other pastors to give your feet a holy kiss? :saint: -
righteousdude2 Well-Known MemberSite Supporter
Does Kissing....
....the ring of the Pope count? -
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