Well faith is complicated. You have a constant tension between keeping the word interpreted safely, but you still have to live it. It's just not that safe to live it, but you can't put it in a box. Look at Jesus, it certainly wasn't safe for him while he was living it, but he knew it was a transition period.
Here's some beautiful music for anyone who wants to listen:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hVeZJA8rJ4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6zdihmwy1M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=demRHgul2Zk