We learn from the biblical authors that to apply Scripture properly to our lives, we need to bring its teaching into conversation with context and employ careful discernment. But how can we be sure we are applying Scripture correctly and not just interpreting the Bible according to our own whims? The above examples give guidance. In the case of slavery conditions and divorce, the interpretive key is attention to human need. Preexisting divine revelation was applied with a pastoral eye for the suffering of those involved.
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