What does God say about romantic love?

1 Corinthians 13:4-5: Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.
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What does the Bible say about romance before marriage?

The Bible tells us a lot about lust and sexual immorality, and that we are to flee from sexual immorality and lustful desires. If kissing before marriage stimulates lust or leads to sexual immorality, it is a sin and should be avoided between couples that are not married.
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Is romance a sin according to the Bible?

Of course romance IS NOT a sin in a relationship,provided the two people aren't married or attached to a partner! Romance is about love,affect tion,tenderness,and caring for someone…. love IS NOT a sin. Romance between two people is Christ like,and is the same essence as God's love for us.
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How can I be romantic in a godly relationship?

13 Nuggets for A Healthy Christian Dating Relationship
  1. Honour and respect your partner.
  2. Make Jesus the foundation of your relationship.
  3. Flee from sexual immorality.
  4. Never date for the wrong reasons.
  5. Build trust and honesty with your partner.
  6. Show unconditional love to each other.
  7. Stay connected through communication.
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What does the Bible say about making love to your husband?

"The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband... Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control" (1 Cor 7:3, 5).
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What does the Bible say about having an intimate relationship with God?

The Bible says: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16). You can have an intimate relationship with God now, and be sure you will live with Him in heaven forever.
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Is kissing a sin?

Kissing isn't inherently sinful according to the Bible. Certain expressions of kissing may be considered wrong depending on the relationship and the degree of romantic passion involved. Some Christians choose to refrain from kissing until marriage, in part, because of the temptations that may result.
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What is biblical dating?

Christian courtship, also known as Biblical courtship, is the traditional Christian practice of individuals in approaching "the prospect of marriage".
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Is it OK to kiss before marriage?

There is no rule like kissing before marriage is not allowed. Almost every couple does this. But also if you love her then try to understand her feelings and talk to her sweetly on this matter.
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Is kissing your boyfriend a sin?

Mutual affection between loving partners is not considered sinful by most Christian denominations. It does mean, however, that we should be careful about what is in our hearts and to make sure we maintain self-control when kissing.
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Is kissing in the Bible?

Among the many cultural items in the Bible that are difficult to translate into some languages is the act of kissing. Kissing is quite common in the Bible, with the corresponding verbs in Hebrew and Greek and their related noun forms occurring about fifty times.
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Is it a sin to be intimate before marriage?

No sex before marriage-When asked what the Bible has to say about sex, most people will have this response. However, when asked to provide exactly where this rule is listed in the Bible, the answer from many Christians is much less confident.
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What does kissing mean in the Bible?

Kissing a bible or sacred holy book was meant to seal a promise, vow, or commitment. On the other hand, to 'kiss the dust' referred to yielding in submission to a higher authority, or even to be put to death or slain. To 'kiss the rod' was to accept punishment or chastisement for one's misdeeds.
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Is spending the night a sin?

In fact, as Fr. Schmitz declares, "To intentionally enter into the near occasion of sin, is a sin.” When you spend the night with someone you're dating, you knowingly put yourself in a near occasion of sin.
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Is touching each other a sin?

Sex is covenantal.

If you're not married, any sexual activity (oral sex, sexual touching or fondling, etc.) is a sin, for the only person you're to engage with sexually is your spouse. And to clarify here, you might love the person and intend to marry them, but neither dating nor engagement equals marriage.
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How do you know when God has sent your husband?

To guide you in recognizing the man sent by God for you, here are some signs from the Bible that you should watch out for.
  • He speaks the words of God. ...
  • He practices what he speaks. ...
  • He doesn't lie. ...
  • He doesn't corrupt your good character. ...
  • He honors and respects you. ...
  • He is just and merciful. ...
  • He makes sacrifices.
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What is considered an intimate relationship?

An intimate relationship is an interpersonal relationship that involves physical or emotional intimacy. Although an intimate relationship is commonly a sexual relationship, it may also be a non-sexual relationship involving family, friends, or acquaintances.
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Does God want a relationship with us?

If you read through the Bible, every author knew the Lord uniquely and the Lord spoke very plainly to and through each one of them. We are the benefactors of their intimacy but the Lord wants each one of us to cultivate our own personal relationship where we hear His voice and interact with Him.
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Does God desire intimacy us?

The first key to experiencing intimacy with God is believing he is interested in us. God knows us and wants to be close to us. Not only this, but God knows why we are here and what he has created us to do. He is invested in us and is helping us make the impact we are meant to have.
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What does the Bible say about dating and relationships?

"Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them." The Good News: The Bible keeps it simple: Love one another and be kind. Marriage wasn't meant to be difficult. "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.
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Is a holy kiss on the lips?

Although most early Christian sources indicate that the kiss is on the lips, the Apocryphal Acts modify it to be a kiss of the feet or hands. In contrast to previous texts that allowed women and men to exchange the kiss with each other, The Apostolic Tradition is the first source specifically to prohibit this practice.
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What is the significance of 3 kisses?

The three air-kisses are used to greet someone and used again to say goodbye.
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What does the Bible say about physical relationships?

In Leviticus 18:6-18 God specifically says, NO to incest-or sex between members of our immediate family. God also says NO to sex between persons of the same gender. Romans 1:24-28 is only one of the passages where He repeatedly, specifically warns against this, the practice of homosexuality.
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What does God say about being intimate?

As the Message Version of Hebrews 13:4 says, "Honor marriage, and guard the sacredness of sexual intimacy between wife and husband." Marital intimacy is beyond dope. Make sure that you do.
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What does ? mean from a girl?

The winky-kissy face throwing a kiss emoji, or kissing face, is mostly used to express romantic affection or appreciation for someone or something.
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