Lately, I’ve been thinking and talking a lot about the idea that the Bible is not merely a relic from the past that is to be received, preserved, and passed down. It is also a responsibility — something we have been entrusted to take seriously and steward well. Practically, that means embracing our role as interpreters of Scripture and as people who must make thoughtful decisions about how these sacred texts shape our lives and communities.
The Bible is not univocal; it does not speak with only one voice, but many. Within Scripture we find differing visions for the world, often existing in tension with one another. Our responsibility is not to ignore or gloss over those tensions, but to wrestle with them honestly in an attempt to discern which vision most clearly reflects the heart of God and leads toward justice, compassion, and human flourishing for all people.
For more on this, check out this short video.
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