When God Is Silent

[488 words] Those reading this article will likely agree that we should do what God says in his word. When God has given a commandment, those who love God will obey (I John 5:3). But how should we interpret God’s silence? In cases in which God has given no instruction, do we have the authority to engage in those practices? This question is vital because, sometimes, good, sincere people will ask, “Where does the Bible say we are ‘not’ to do this?” Usually, such statements are made when someone wants to add something to worship for which there is no biblical instruction. Since there are cases in which God has been silent, some believe that God’s silence is to be viewed as authority for adding anything to worship or religious practice that is not forbidden. However, it would be good if we would consider the following examples: When God told…