Are Soul Ties Biblical?

Human beings are different from all the rest of God’s creation. Of all the creatures on this earth, we were the only ones created “in God’s image.” God was intentional with this, as the human race was meant to be an extension of God’s family here on this planet. He created us as social and relationship-oriented beings. We were created to be connected - not just with our Creator, but with each other. In many spiritually based groups, this connectivity is defined by the phrase “soul ties.” These are often described as the most intense connections people can have between them. They are credited with having their basis on a mystical level. Do these soul ties accurately represent what God intended humanity’s connections to look like, or are they way off base? How are soul ties formed? Those who believe in soul ties claim these ties can be created by physical intimacy or other shared experiences that form an emotional bond. They also claim ties can be created by making vows or promises to someone out loud. The thought is that those words remain in existence somewhere in the universe as binding. Essentially, these claims point to a mystical kind of connection that in many cases is not only beyond our ability to choose; it is completely beyond our control. When such connections become damaging, the only way to break them is through spiritual rituals. Taking this one step further, it is claimed by some that these soul ties have a basis in the Bible. One example cited as proof is Adam and Eve being “joined” together. Another is the deep friendship between Jonathan and David. These two examples, among others, are pointed to as evidence of this connectivity that goes beyond our human choices. Is it possible that soul ties are a biblically based truth? Did God create us to have these mystical connections with others that endure through eternity? Check out our March 3, 2025 podcast, “Are Soul Ties Biblical?” for more. Answering these questions comes through several steps: We need to carefully examine the several scriptures some use to verify the existence of soul ties. We need to understand what the implications of soul ties are. If such connections are real, how do they fit in relation to the free will that God so plainly gave to humanity when He created us? We need to check the proposed methods of enhancing and removing these ties against what the Bible tells us is acceptable. This is an important conversation. We live in a world where things mystical and unexplainable are fascinating and attractive. As Christians, our stance must always be to compare whatever is drawing the masses, against the ageless principles of biblical truth. Join us for this important conversation as we uncover the truth of the matter and where to draw the lines of our Christian faith