this blog is not frequently updated. many times i thought of things i might include here, but other things seemed to take priority. it seems pointless at times. what is my motivation for writing?
recently, i have been coming to the conclusion that many of the commandments given in the Bible are not imperatives per se, but more like warnings against acting to the contrary. when we were instructed to do everything as for the Lord, i strongly doubt that it literally meant everything, but more as a warning against treating our responsibilities lightly. after all, some things of necessity take precedence over others.
similarly, i have become very wary of attempting to draw biblical principles from single verses. the limitations of human communication are such that it is rare for a principle to be completely described in a single sitting. the example mentioned above will adequately illustrate this point as well. it seems to me that the safest thing we can draw from the Bible are general principles, each supported by a plethora of examples. This holds true, unless specifically inspired by the Holy Spirit otherwise.
if you have yet to notice, i have finished reading a story about two English majors (from England, no less!), whose relationship was defined by obscure words and quotations. it has affected my writing style. :D
