Although some parts of the Bible should be taken literally, not all of the Bible was meant to be interpreted this way. From a cultural point of view, it is important to remember that the Bible was written in a different historical period than today. Because of this, the commands may be more relevant to the social and cultural issues of the time and may not carry as much weight on current issues. It is important to distinguish between the important ideas of the Bible and the teachings that are less central to its message. This allows you to shift your focus to how God can take the Bible and use it to change and challenge your relationship with