Greet one another with a holy kiss (II Corinthians 13:12).
What I want to emphasize in this post is the importance of touching to human relationships. In the culture of Paul's world, kissing was an appropriate greeting. We westerners have difficulty with the manner of greeting, but we must note what is important in the text, a warm greeting by touching. Whether it is a hand on the shoulder, hug, handshake, it doesn't matter. What does matter is that there is a touch. Touching is affirming, it is a declaration of a person's significance and worth. In a world where wealth, talent, beauty and power are worshipped, it is essential that the significance of every person be recognized. In a small way, every time we touch another appropriately, that significance is communicated.
Our Father's Love,
Tom
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