Out of Context: As a friend gave me in college, Jeremiah 29:11 is often quoted when young teens or adults make significant life transitions. Photo Credit: © Getty Images/Prostock Studio As followers of The Way, The Truth, and The Life, it's crucial that we place these verses back in context and live with the understanding that true knowledge and wisdom will come only through the Lord's willingness to reveal such beauties to us by His guidance of discernment. What are some of these misunderstood, misplaced, and misused commands? Unfortunately, some of the Bible's best and most loved words of God are those that face the repercussions of displacement.
"I can do all things through Christ" bred self-contentment and personal satisfaction (Philippians 4:13).Īnd while their words probably came from a sincere place of integrity, kindness, and hope, using Scripture severed from its placement is not biblical, holy, or helpful. "God will give you your heart's desires" rooted pride in unseen places (Psalm 37:4). "For I know the plans I have for you" was slapped on like a bandaid (Jeremiah 29:11). All around me, I heard voices of rules to follow, activities to partake in, and life verses to quote and live by daily.Īs I grew and developed into a more mature Christian, I was startled by the number of people around me that would quote a verse during my suffering and strike it onto every situation without understanding its connection or background. When it comes to reading, studying, and interpreting the Scriptures, one thing my Christian college taught me well was the importance of context.Īs a high school senior turned college freshman, I was serious about my relationship with Jesus, but majorly confused when it came to living out every command the Bible proclaims.
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