Jack and Jill, Sittin in a Tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G
The Bible says in Romans 16:16, Greet one another with a holy kiss. This type of kiss is an expression of love and affection between Christians. It is a romantic gesture between husband and wife (Song of Solomon 1:2), an affectionate expression of greeting/farewell between relatives (Genesis 31:55), and an expression of devotion, honor, or respect to others (Luke 7:37-38).
Since the Bible designates some kissing as holy, what kind of kissing would it consider unholy? Absalom kissed to win peoples favor (2 Samuel 15:5-6), Joab kissed to draw one close enough to kill them (2 Samuel 20:9-10), and Judas kissed Jesus to betray him (Matthew 26:47-48).
My question is, Should dating couples engage in open-mouth "French" kissing?
In a survey one person wrote, I don't think its a sin, but its wise to avoid. The Lord knows it can lead to some sexual things that you wouldn't want to get into. So, I avoid it. But there is nothing wrong with a peck on the cheek and a hug. Maybe a small kiss.
Another person wrote, I'd have to say it is not a sin. In my honest opinion (and no one asked), French kissing is a wonderful experience that should be treasured and remembered forever. As you can see, some teens recognize the dangers of open-mouth kissing and avoid it while others embrace the experience. Should they or shouldnt they French kiss?
The Bible says, "It is good for a man not to touch a woman (1 Corinthians 7:1). One of the meanings for the Greek word for "touch" means "to press against in such a way as to kindle or catch on fire. Therefore, another way to translate this verse would be, It is good for a man not to touch a woman so that they become sexually aroused. Obviously, this does not apply to married couples because this kind of touching is fitting in Gods eyes. However, for dating couples it means not kissing each other in such a manner that arouses them sexually.
Josh McDowell, a respected and nationally known teen teacher, says, God isnt down on kissing. But He wants your kisses to be holy. So what does a French kiss do to your body? Be honest. If you say, Nothing, then you havent yet reached puberty.
French kissing is the beginning stage of what in marriage counseling is called foreplay. Foreplay is sexual stimulation that takes place before intercourse. To prepare married couples for sex, God has designed the female body so that her lips will become fuller. This makes kissing more pleasurable between married couples. With thousands of sensitive nerve endings, the human tongue is considered one of our most sexually sensitive zones in the human body. Its way too hot for dating couples, but God-designed for married couples.
Many teens also feel that French kissing is not intended for unmarried couples. One teen wrote, As for French kissing, it's certainly very intimate. And I'd say too intimate for unmarried teen couples.
Another says, I will avoid it [French Kissing] until marriage. In the meantime, I think a peck on the cheek or a hug every now and then will do the trick.
Still another says, To me, that kind of kiss . . . is INCREDIBLY sexual. . . God reserved sex- and all that comes before it, for married people, and married people only.
One student said it well when he commented, You are being foolish and ignorant if you believe you can make-out (French-kiss and/or touch sexually with clothing on) week after week with someone whom you are romantically involved without falling into more serious sexual play and even sexual intercourse.
Consider the fact that even some prostitutes do not French kiss because of the bonds that are created by such an intimate sexual action.
Finally, remember the final two words of the song children sing that goes, Jack and Jill, sittin in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, second comes marriage, and then comes Jack with a baby carriage.
The Bible says in Romans 16:16, Greet one another with a holy kiss. This type of kiss is an expression of love and affection between Christians. It is a romantic gesture between husband and wife (Song of Solomon 1:2), an affectionate expression of greeting/farewell between relatives (Genesis 31:55), and an expression of devotion, honor, or respect to others (Luke 7:37-38).
Since the Bible designates some kissing as holy, what kind of kissing would it consider unholy? Absalom kissed to win peoples favor (2 Samuel 15:5-6), Joab kissed to draw one close enough to kill them (2 Samuel 20:9-10), and Judas kissed Jesus to betray him (Matthew 26:47-48).
My question is, Should dating couples engage in open-mouth "French" kissing?
In a survey one person wrote, I don't think its a sin, but its wise to avoid. The Lord knows it can lead to some sexual things that you wouldn't want to get into. So, I avoid it. But there is nothing wrong with a peck on the cheek and a hug. Maybe a small kiss.
Another person wrote, I'd have to say it is not a sin. In my honest opinion (and no one asked), French kissing is a wonderful experience that should be treasured and remembered forever. As you can see, some teens recognize the dangers of open-mouth kissing and avoid it while others embrace the experience. Should they or shouldnt they French kiss?
The Bible says, "It is good for a man not to touch a woman (1 Corinthians 7:1). One of the meanings for the Greek word for "touch" means "to press against in such a way as to kindle or catch on fire. Therefore, another way to translate this verse would be, It is good for a man not to touch a woman so that they become sexually aroused. Obviously, this does not apply to married couples because this kind of touching is fitting in Gods eyes. However, for dating couples it means not kissing each other in such a manner that arouses them sexually.
Josh McDowell, a respected and nationally known teen teacher, says, God isnt down on kissing. But He wants your kisses to be holy. So what does a French kiss do to your body? Be honest. If you say, Nothing, then you havent yet reached puberty.
French kissing is the beginning stage of what in marriage counseling is called foreplay. Foreplay is sexual stimulation that takes place before intercourse. To prepare married couples for sex, God has designed the female body so that her lips will become fuller. This makes kissing more pleasurable between married couples. With thousands of sensitive nerve endings, the human tongue is considered one of our most sexually sensitive zones in the human body. Its way too hot for dating couples, but God-designed for married couples.
Many teens also feel that French kissing is not intended for unmarried couples. One teen wrote, As for French kissing, it's certainly very intimate. And I'd say too intimate for unmarried teen couples.
Another says, I will avoid it [French Kissing] until marriage. In the meantime, I think a peck on the cheek or a hug every now and then will do the trick.
Still another says, To me, that kind of kiss . . . is INCREDIBLY sexual. . . God reserved sex- and all that comes before it, for married people, and married people only.
One student said it well when he commented, You are being foolish and ignorant if you believe you can make-out (French-kiss and/or touch sexually with clothing on) week after week with someone whom you are romantically involved without falling into more serious sexual play and even sexual intercourse.
Consider the fact that even some prostitutes do not French kiss because of the bonds that are created by such an intimate sexual action.
Finally, remember the final two words of the song children sing that goes, Jack and Jill, sittin in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. First comes love, second comes marriage, and then comes Jack with a baby carriage.
