No, not that math kind. This kind:

“Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found a liar” (Proverbs 30:6).

Let me see what examples I can recall . . . .

Christian leaders must be unmarried. Baptism can be only one certain way. Committed, monogamous homesexual relationships are OK. Only bishops can serve Communion.

I can see easily enough that such addition is bad addition. But I wonder if there are any “smaller” and more personal examples.

I’m thinking of things I wouldn’t necessarily teach but which I might excuse in my life.

Examples? Disobedience is no problem if the misdeed is “small” enough. I don’t have to honor someone in authority if he behaves dishonorably. Laying up certain earthly treasures doesn’t matter. An unforgiving spirit isn’t always unsafe.

Mark, just take His Word as it is and live it.