The Power of Context

One of the first social lessons human beings learn is that there are certain actions where whether they are right or wrong is determined by the context in which we do them.

Examples:

Potty training -- Nobody minds if a small child relieves themselves. We just prefer that it happen at a particular time and place. This is typically the first lesson in social context we learn. Biting or hitting the kid next to you is always wrong, but going to the bathroom is fine as long as it's in the bathroom.

Gossip -- The difference between a true and false witness is whether or not the information is factual. But even factual information can be gossip if is deployed a) by the wrong person, b) to the wrong person, c) at the wrong time, or d) for the wrong reason.

There are others, but the point is this: Understanding the will of God involves both knowledge of His word and awareness of your own surroundings.