The Bible does not directly address the concept of subscribing or unsubscribing to a modern “Question of the Week” service. However, there are some biblical principles that can provide guidance when considering whether to continue or discontinue receiving regular content like this.
On one hand, seeking knowledge and truth is viewed positively in Scripture. We are called to grow in wisdom and understanding (Proverbs 4:5-7). The Bereans were commended for eagerly examining the Scriptures daily to see if what they were taught was true (Acts 17:11). Paul instructs Timothy to devote himself to the public reading of Scripture, teaching, and exhortation (1 Timothy 4:13). So if a “Question of the Week” service is providing sound biblical teaching, it could be beneficial to remain subscribed.
However, the Bible also warns about false teaching and “itching ears” that accumulate teachers who suit their own passions (2 Timothy 4:3). We are to test teachings and reject what is false or unbiblical (1 Thessalonians 5:21-22). So if the “Question of the Week” content promotes unsound doctrine or twists Scripture, it would be wise to unsubscribe. Additionally, Paul cautions about getting caught up in “foolish controversies” and “stupid disputes” that generate strife rather than build up others (2 Timothy 2:23, 1 Timothy 6:4). If the weekly questions are stirring up strife or distraction from what is truly important, it may be good to unsubscribe.
Practical considerations may also come into play. Jesus taught that we need to count the cost before embarking on something new (Luke 14:28). So if subscribing to the weekly questions is becoming burdensome on time, energy, or finances, it’s reasonable to unsubscribe. Paul instructs us to “make the best use of the time” (Ephesians 5:16) and to do all things in moderation (Philippians 4:5). If the “Question of the Week” is becoming obsessive or limiting time for other priorities, it may be wise to withdraw.
Additionally, Romans 14 discusses disputable matters where Christians can have differing views. Whether to subscribe to a particular content series may fall into this category. One person may find it edifying while another sees no value. Both can honor God in their decision. Also, Paul writes that all things are permissible, but not all things are beneficial (1 Corinthians 6:12). So each individual must prayerfully evaluate whether the “Question of the Week” is personally fruitful or excessively time-consuming.
In summary, deciding whether to subscribe or unsubscribe comes down to carefully evaluating the content and assessing practical impact. Ask whether the teaching aligns with Scripture, edifies others, provokes foolish controversy, or consumes time and attention disproportionately. Approach the decision prayerfully, guided by biblical priorities and relying on the wisdom God promises to give generously to those who ask (James 1:5).
If you determine it’s right to unsubscribe, you can do so respectfully. Explain your reasoning briefly to the providers if possible. Then focus your time and attention on pursuits that better align with biblical values and God’s calling on your life. The Lord can guide your steps to content and activities that bear good fruit.
While the Bible does not address digital subscriptions directly, its principles on truth, wisdom, stewardship, and Christian freedom can provide helpful framework for deciding. Ask the Holy Spirit for discernment and listen to His leading. He will direct your paths to that which is most spiritually nourishing and eternally rewarding.
1 Corinthians 10:23 – “All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up.
Philippians 1:9-10 – And it is my prayer that your love may abound more and more, with knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ.
Ephesians 5:15-17 – Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
James 3:13-18 – Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast and be false to the truth. This is not the wisdom that comes down from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.
2 Timothy 2:15-16 – Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth. But avoid irreverent babble, for it will lead people into more and more ungodliness.
1 Corinthians 14:26 – What then, brothers? When you come together, each one has a hymn, a lesson, a revelation, a tongue, or an interpretation. Let all things be done for building up.
Romans 12:2 – Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Proverbs 14:6,15 – A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding…The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.
Psalm 119:66 – Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.
Matthew 7:6 – Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you.
Acts 20:28 – Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood.
Titus 1:9 – He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
2 Timothy 3:16-17 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.
Colossians 2:8 – See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 – But test everything; hold fast what is good. Abstain from every form of evil.
John 8:31-32 – So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
2 Timothy 4:3-4 – For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths.
Romans 14:1-4 – As for the one who is weak in faith, welcome him, but not to quarrel over opinions. One person believes he may eat anything, while the weak person eats only vegetables. Let not the one who eats despise the one who abstains, and let not the one who abstains pass judgment on the one who eats, for God has welcomed him. Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
James 4:13-15 – Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit”— yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.”
Psalm 37:4 – Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart.
John 15:1-5 – “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.
Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
2 Corinthians 9:6-8 – The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.
1 Corinthians 10:31 – So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.
Proverbs 16:9 – The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Matthew 6:33 – But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
James 1:5 – If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.