Bias has a deep effect on my interpretation of the Bible. Sometimes, instead of studying what the whole of scripture says on a topic, I try to fit scripture into my bias. I see what I want to see, at times seeking a verse that supports my viewpoint, intentionally focusing on the ones that support my view. Then, at other times I will minimize verses that oppose my view.
Every time I open the Bible, I’m not reading only the words on a page, but am also reading previously held beliefs and assumptions into the text.
Because of these experiences, I developed a bias. When I read the scriptures I need to be aware of these bias and understand sometimes the Bible can be viewed through our own bias lens, so we are to analyze the Bible to find the true
Every time I open the Bible, I’m not reading only the words on a page, but am also reading previously held beliefs and assumptions into the text.
Because of these experiences, I developed a bias. When I read the scriptures I need to be aware of these bias and understand sometimes the Bible can be viewed through our own bias lens, so we are to analyze the Bible to find the true