Clarity in the Wind | Wind Check | Issue 26

Just Because It's in the Bible
Doesn't Mean We Should Do It

Understanding what Scripture describes and what God commands

“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning...”
Romans 15:4, NKJV

Use this reflection to examine a belief or practice you have accepted, followed, or taught. The goal is not to dismiss Scripture or ministry traditions, but to read carefully and apply God's Word faithfully.

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01 | Interpretation

01 What belief or practice have I accepted because someone showed me where something similar happened in Scripture?

02 What does the passage actually describe, and what does it explicitly teach or require?

02 | Application

03 Have I treated a biblical experience, such as Gideon's fleece, as a formula for how God must respond?

04 What changes when I read that account in its original context and alongside the broader teaching of Scripture?

03 | Responsibility

05 If I teach or lead others, have I presented a ministry preference or procedure as a requirement from God?

06 How can I explain the difference between a biblical command, a principle, and a practical ministry decision?

04 | Growth

07 Is there a teaching or practice I need to study more carefully before repeating or requiring it?

08 What is one responsible step I can take to interpret, apply, or teach this passage more faithfully?

Carry This Forward

Before saying “It's in the Bible,” ask: Is Scripture teaching us to do this, or telling us what someone did? Let the answer be shaped by context and the whole counsel of Scripture.

Just Because It's in the Bible Doesn't Mean We Should Do It