Understanding the difference between what Scripture describes and what God commands.
Wind Check | Issue 26 | November 14, 2026
“For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”
Romans 15:4, NKJV
Before You Begin
Have you ever considered how many of your beliefs or practices were shaped by something you heard taught from Scripture without examining the passage for yourself?
Sometimes we accept a practice because it’s familiar, because someone we respect taught it, or because we can find a similar example in the Bible. But finding an example in Scripture doesn’t automatically mean God has instructed us to repeat it.
This week’s Clarity in the Wind reminds us that we have a responsibility to understand what Scripture is actually teaching before deciding how to apply it. That responsibility becomes even more important when we’re teaching others or establishing expectations within the church.
The purpose of this Wind Check isn’t to make us question the authority of Scripture or dismiss meaningful ministry practices. It’s to help us become more careful and responsible in how we interpret, apply, and communicate God’s Word.
Take Your Wind Check
This week’s reflection focuses on four areas: Interpretation, Application, Responsibility, and Growth.
Consider a belief or practice you’ve accepted, followed, or taught. As you work through the questions, examine the passages used to support it and whether those passages actually establish what you’ve understood them to mean.
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A Scripture to Carry With You
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
2 Timothy 2:15, NKJV
As you read Scripture this week, consider whether you’re allowing the passage to shape your understanding or approaching it with a conclusion you’ve already decided to defend.
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Read Issue 26 | Just Because It’s in the Bible Doesn’t Mean We Should Do It →
Still listening for the wind with you,
Dr. Netra Boykin
Founder, Unveiled
