One very critical principle that is taught in the Bible is the principle of authority. We understand this concept. We understand that there are things in life that require permission. Authority was given by God to Christ; Christ in turn imparted to the apostles; the apostles then embedded God's authority, so to speak, in Scripture; and now Scripture is the means by which we receive permission from God. So how can we know what God approves? How do we decide God's wishes on any given action?