When in question or doubt, there is one place we can always go for direction: God’s word. It contains nothing but truth. It provides us with wisdom. The guidelines given are in place to protect us from living in shame and self-recrimination. His nature is just, so we know we can expect nothing from Him but what is best for us. Manmade laws and rules cannot compare to the word of God. HE is ever reliable; thus, we can trust Him to guide us.
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