5. ASSUMING THINGS ARE EITHER BLACK OR WHITE.
According to Wikipedia, ”a grey area is a term for a border in-between two or more things that is unclearly defined, a border that is hard to define or even impossible to define, or a definition where the distinction border tends to move.”
Wow, that’s a mouthful isn’t it!
I often say when I’m preaching, “let me give you the Stowers translation:” A grey area is a subject or problem that people do not know how to deal with because there are no clear rules.
Yea, I like that definition!!!
For those involved ministry, experience has taught us that grey areas exist! Following rules is easier than the messiness of relationships. Following rules is easier than discerning God’s will. The policies or guidelines we establish should actually remove barriers and allow more freedom within our organizations.
Moreover, innovative organizations don’t value the rules over relationships, they don’t value rules over people, and they don’t value rules over the mission. As we seek to minister to God’s people, remember black and white are not the only colors in the box.
What do you do when you encounter a grey area?
