Some thoughts on how we approach practical implications and application of faith.
- Don’t despise the youth of someone with different views; although experience counts for much, someone with a fresh viewpoint, unpolluted by sad experience of many years of pain, may hear clearly and directly from God. (1 Timothy 4:12)
- Pay attention to details, especially details of Scripture. Big principles are important, but implementation depends on little things as well. A little leaven leavens the whole loaf. (1 Corinthians 5:6)
- Look for and recognize things that are inappropriate or out of place. They are often indicators of bigger hidden problems. (Ezekiel 20:28)
- Put things away properly. Failure to clean up or properly stow things can lead to dysfunction and bigger problems later, or ruin otherwise useful things. Clean up the kitchen after every meal. (Exodus 16:19-20)
- Pay attention to and be faithful to the defining principle or characteristic of the group or organization, when confronted with multiple points of wisdom. (Ephesians 3:9-12)
- Look for and identify root causes. This may mean digging through multiple layers of intermediate effects, but the problem won’t be resolved until the roots of the weed are pulled. (Deuteronomy 29:18)
- When the Lord teaches you a lesson in your life personally, learn it and apply it. Otherwise, He will have to repeat it, which is usually painful. (Acts 26:14)
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