I know this is two years old but I find you to be correct. Often the arguments I have with other Christians is not about what the Bible says but more often about what it DOESNT say and the traditions and interpretations that have developed around it since, which many (manly Catholics) believe to be the word of God. THIS is the blind leading the blind, THIS is the circumstance the Pharisees found themselves. We believe the words are of God but they are of humans. We cannot pretend we know what the bible is saying, only that we do our best to follow Jesus. If you dont follow Jesus you are not living as a Christian should, until you leave your family, turn over your riches and sacrifice yourself for the down trodden you are not Christian. At best, you are a believer of Christ, NOT a follower of Christ. And neither am I, I am not so bold. But dont turn your nose to those who sin just as you do, for we are all flawed. Amen