Why would it be unwise to start building an ark on the basis of Genesis 6:14 today?

Genesis 6:14 states, "Make yourself an ark of gopher wood; make rooms in the ark, and cover it inside and out with pitch." This verse is a direct command from God to Noah for a specific, unique historical event: the global flood.

This command was given to Noah personally, as part of God's plan to save humanity and animals from a worldwide catastrophe that was imminent in Noah's time. It was not a general instruction for all people throughout history.

It would be unwise to start building an ark today based solely on Genesis 6:14 because:

• The command was specific to Noah and his unique circumstances.
• There is no indication in scripture or current events that God is commanding a global flood requiring a new ark.
• Acting on a specific historical command as if it were a universal, present-day instruction would be a misinterpretation of scripture and a lack of discernment regarding God's current will.

The final answer is $\boxed{\text{It would be unwise to start building an ark on the basis of Genesis 6:14 because this was a specific, direct command from God to Noah for a unique historical event (the global flood). It is not a universal command for all people in all times, and acting on it today would be a misinterpretation of scripture and a lack of discernment regarding God's current will.}}$