No, not that math kind. This kind:

“Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar” (Proverbs 30:6).

Let me see what examples I can recall . . . .

Christian leaders must be unmarried. Baptism can be only one certain way. Committed, monogamous homesexual relationships are OK. Only bishops can serve Communion.

I can see easily enough that such addition is bad addition. But I wonder if there are any “smaller” and more personal examples.

I’m thinking of things I wouldn’t necessarily teach but which I might excuse in my life.

Examples? Disobedience is no problem if the misdeed is “small” enough. I don’t have to honor someone in authority if he behaves dishonorably. Laying up certain earthly treasures doesn’t matter. An unforgiving spirit isn’t always unsafe.

Mark, just take His Word as it is and live it.

Recently I read a news story about the new national leader of some major denomination declaring that there’s nothing wrong with homosexuality.

There are plenty who have (and many more who will yet) praise her for her stance. But who will challenge her?

“They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them” (Proverbs 28:4).

I am glad I am not among those praising the wicked.

But as one who keeps the law, am I doing enough to “contend” with them?

Probably not.

So now what?

Well, I can start right here by stating two things clearly.

First, I believe female leadership in the church is wrong.

Second, I believe homosexual behavior is wrong.

I derive those beliefs from God’s Word, the Bible.