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NASB | 1 Timothy 5:1 Do not sharply rebuke an older man, but rather appeal to him as a father, to the younger men as brothers, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 Timothy 5:1 Do not sharply reprimand an older man, but appeal to him as [you would to] a father, to younger men as brothers, |
Bible Question: im a 16 year old guy. would it be wrong for me to kiss one of my friends who is a girl? we are not going out. but iv seen people do it, and i really want to. iv never kissed anyone, and i really really want to kiss this girl that im friends with. |
Bible Answer: Well, first of all jtvd, I don't know that I knew the proper way to date at 16, so not knowing what to do is pretty normal at your age. I am 26 now and I am so thankful God has showed me the proper way to date. My advice to you is to consider that she is not JUST your friend. This girl is obviously someone you love as a friend but have begun to develop feelings for that would make you want to be affectionate and kiss her. If I was her, and I am a girl, I would want you to ask me on an official date. This will of course force you to really think about if you want to "date" this girl, or be her friend. Do NOT play with her emotions if you do not plan to date her because a woman's feelings and reactions towards a kiss and affection are very different than a mans. A kiss is not something you just decide to do. Any affections with a girl should be covered in prayer through seeking the Lord's will for your life concerning marriage. Do not date someone you would not consider marrying. It is pointless. Also, never do something, like kiss a friend, just b/c other poeple do it. Remember that if you are a Christian, you are not to conform to the patterns of the world around you. Romans 12:2 And both of you must be very careful b/c a kiss can lead to other things. Read 1 Corinthians 6:13,18 and Ch 7 verse 2. these verses speak of how we are to obstain from all sex outside of marriage. Treat her as your sister as the Bible commands in 1 Timothy 5:1-2 Decide if she is someone you want to date, make that known to her and then proceed. If a kiss is something you both desire at the end of your evening together, then ok..but at least you have made your intentions known, she is not confused and both of you are on the same page. I also encourage you to seek council about dating from your pastor or a Christian adult. I hope that helps! |
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