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WhiteThe need for correct interpretationAny sacred text, such as the Bible, written years ago require that some basic rules be used in order to understand what was written.Time, culture, geography, and language create barriers that sometime make it difficult to understand what someone wrote.What is hermeneutics?Hermeneutics is the science and methodology of interpretation.“What does the prophet mean by what the prophet says?”What the words mean and do not mean.The importance of hermeneutics“Listen as for your life to ‘what saith the Scripture.’ It is of supreme importance that you hear aright. . . . Your salvation depends on you hearing aright, and receiving with meekness the engrafted Word” (UL 50).Jesus was misinterpreted"He [Judas] would introduce texts of Scripture that had no connection with the truths Christ was preaching. These texts, separated from their connection [context], perplexed the disciples, and increased the discouragement that was constantly pressing upon them. Yet all this was done by Judas in such a way as to make it appear that he was conscientious. (continued)Jesus was misinterpreted"And while the disciples were searching for evidence to confirm the words of the great teacher, Judas would lead them almost imperceptibly on another track. Thus in a very religious, and apparently wise, way he was presenting matters in a different light from that which Jesus had given them, and attaching to His words a meaning that He had not conveyed." (DA 719).Ellen White was misinterpreted"Many men take the testimonies the Lord has given . . . picking out a sentence here and there, taking it from its proper connection [context], and applying it according to their idea. Thus poor souls become bewildered, when could they read in order all that has been given, they would see the true application, and would not become confused. Much that purports to be a message from Sister White, serves [only] the purpose of misrepresenting Sister White." (Selected Messages 1:44)“Those who are not walking in the light of the message, may gather up statements from my writings that happen to please them, and that agree with their human judgment, and, by separating these statements from their connection, and placing them beside human reasoning, make it appear that my writings uphold that which they condemn. I charge you not to do this work. To use my writings thus . . . is misleading and inconsistent." (Letter 208, June 29, 1906)Ellen White was misinterpretedCases of misinterpretationa. "Health Reform"b. Dietc. Dressd. Recreation/Amusemente. Education: theory/practicef. Religious experience/practiceg. Racial issuesh. Cultural issuesi. Debtj. HomemakingDangers of interpretationDanger #1 : That in explaining, we "explain-away"Rules of interpretation can be a cloak under which to hide a watering down of the clear intent of the word of God, by spiritualizing the obvious intent of the passage.Danger #2 : The "everything-is-gray" syndromeIn endeavoring to correct one extreme view, there is always the potential danger that, in reaction, one will go to the opposite extreme. In attempting to correct the erroneous view that all things in life are black-or-white, we may, unwittingly, create the wrong impression that nothing is clear, or absolute.Dangers of interpretationReasons for rules of hermeneutics1. Intended meaning of some words may not be obvious.2. A figure of speech may distort the intended meaning.3. Words in any language evolve and change meaning.Reasons for rules of hermeneutics4. Cultural factors and circumstances may affect meaning.5. The same word in different contexts may mean something different.Rules of InterpretationMany suggestions of rules of interpretation of the writings of Ellen White have been suggested.Comprehensive Index to the Writings of Ellen G. White, vol. 3, pp. 3211-3216.George Knight, Reading Ellen White.Rules of InterpretationRule #1 : Study all the applicable counsels before drawing your conclusions.Rule #2 : The time, place, and circumstances of the giving of certain messages should be considered.Rule #3 : One should try to discover the principle involved in any specific counsel.First ruleStudy all the applicable counsels before drawing your conclusionsNothing to say1. Cinema and videos2. Radio programs3. Television4. Contraception5. Abortion6. Cremation7. Organ transplantLittle to sayOn other topics she had little to say:1. Life insurance2. Two special resurrectionsIn a sermon in the Battle Creek Tabernacle on March 6, 1869, Ellen White raised the question of inconsistency in the practice of health reform in relationship to daily Christian living.Eggs anyone?"You place upon your table butter, eggs, and meat, and your children partake of them, . . . and then you come to meeting and ask God to bless and save your children. How high do [you think] your prayers go?" (Testimonies 2:362)Eggs anyone?Eggs anyone?That same year (1869) she also wrote a letter to a "Brother and Sister E."In a simple sentence she stated flatly:"Eggs should not be placed upon your table."Why?"They are an injury to your children" (2T 400).Eggs anyone?This raises a logical question:Is "your table" to be understood in the singular, referring specifically (and only) to the table of Brother and Sister E orDoes "your table" refer collectively to the tables of all Seventh-day Adventists?"In some cases the use of eggs is beneficial" (Testimonies 7:135)"In some cases of persons whose blood- making organs are feeble [e.g., anemia] . . . milk and eggs should not be wholly discarded." (Ministry of Healing 320)Eggs


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