I try to avoid religious absolutism or deductive exclusiveness when I study the bible because I believe the bible is a tool and not an object of worship. Rather rather than saying “this is what the bible says and anybody who disagrees is wrong,” I say, “This is what I learned from studying the bible and what I personally get out of it. What do you get out of it when you study the bible?” I don’t believe correct theological understanding is necessary because not everyone has the literacy to study scripture and some can read but do not have time. I believe character and pursuing God saves people but know what salt or light symbolize or what prophecies in Daniel signify is unnecessary. The bible is a tool that helps you grow. It is not a litmus paper that tells you who to love and who to hate.
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