"All scripture is . . . profitable for teaching," according to Paul's second letter to Timothy. The apostle tells the young bishop that the scripture is useful for correction and preparation in righteousness and good works (3.15-17). But how? When we look to the story of Jacob, for instance, are we to walk away with the belief that cheating one's family, sorcery, and polygamy are acceptable behaviors? Just because something occurs in the scripture does not make it scriptural -- not in the … [Read more...]