As Christians, we are to look for guidance with regards to what we are to believe to be true - and subsequently how live our lives - within Scripture, as opposed to our own opinions and preferences. If nothing else, our opinions and preferences can literally change 180 degrees in a single day so living our lives based on them does not make the best sense. Luckily though, pretty much anything you can think of is actually addressed within the Bible, even just within the New Testament. Honestly, pretty much the only thing that has changed in our world since the days when the Church was young is our technology so most things can, indeed, be found within.
Problems arise though when people spout off "Biblical" terms or ideas but interpret those with their opinions rather than what the Bible says. This is not something specific to any person or group but is something we see somewhat often. Frequently, these people will back up their opinions with text taken out of context or bits and pieces of Scripture taken from different areas of the Bible formed together to say what they want it to. Sometimes this is intentional but, more often that not, it the result of having learned this from someone else along their walk. This is why it is so crucial that we, the Church, read our Bibles for ourselves and when we do so, do so not looking for some way to word or reword something to support our view but rather to see what it actually says.
We, in North America, are very fortunate that we live in a place in which we can have and read the Bible. There are numerous places in this world in which even having a page of it is enough to get you shot. That said, we really would be foolish to not take advantage of this and read for ourselves rather than just listen to (or read) what someone else has to say.
May the Spirit guide, lead and speak clearly to your hearts and minds as you read the very Word that He wrote for us this day.
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