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#'''Respect it''' - we simply obey it. We read it, believe it, and apply it as it is written. | #'''Respect it''' - we simply obey it. We read it, believe it, and apply it as it is written. | ||
#'''Reinterpret it''' - we may come to understand that our view of a particular scripture as being incorrect, and we then reinterpret it. We respect and obey it in light of our new understanding. | #'''Reinterpret it''' - we may come to understand that our view of a particular scripture as being incorrect, and we then reinterpret it. We respect and obey it in light of our new understanding. | ||
#'''Relinquish it''' - we place a particular passage of scripture '''"on the shelf"''' until such time (which might never come) that we can get it to fit into our understanding or theological framework. This is the most dangerous approach to scripture that a sincere Christian can take. | #'''Relinquish it''' - we place a particular passage of scripture '''"on the shelf"''' until such time (which might never come) that we can get it to fit into our understanding or theological framework. '''This is the most dangerous approach to scripture that a sincere Christian can take.''' | ||
#'''Reposition it''' - this is the approach commonly taken by liberal Christians or those who compromise Biblical teaching with other beliefs they hold. They reposition the meaning of a passage based on the various voices or other views that are held by themselves or others. In effect, they consider it but it is only one view among many others. | #'''Reposition it''' - this is the approach commonly taken by liberal Christians or those who compromise Biblical teaching with other beliefs they hold. They reposition the meaning of a passage based on the various voices or other views that are held by themselves or others. In effect, they consider it but it is only one view among many others. | ||
#'''Reject it''' - A decision is made to simply believe that the passage is untrue or has no application to us. | #'''Reject it''' - A decision is made to simply believe that the passage is untrue or has no application to us. | ||