Well, I haven't said anything about this, so now is my chance:
I can't believe that y'all have forgotten the MOST famous quote of all,
"God/the Lord works in mysterious ways."
THIS ISN'T IN THE BIBLE PEOPLE!!!!!
What I have found is that although we read God's word, we many times fail to properly exegete the scripture. God's word is true and infallable to the degree that it CANNOT be changed... misinterpreted, but not changed. As readers we must be able to distingush the difference between what is literal and metaphorical in the Word. Also, you need understand the writer; who he's addressing and the purpose of his writing (e.g.) we read Romans as if Paul is addressing sinners, but the ordinaces he gives them are based on them ALREADY being saved.
Biblical doctrine cannot be compromised. Things such as salvation, church structure and discipline, Godhead, ministry , etc should be taken at face value. Lastly, you must have a spiritual frame of mind to read a spiritual book. God's Word is life and that life is spiritual, so how do you expect to understand the spiritual with a carnal/natural mind?
Be blessed