Right. I think they just expect shinki to observe, and know their god's behaviour. It's the kind of thing they do here. [There's something bitter about how Shun says that - the disparity between the expectations on gods and shinki has always been ridiculous to him, especially considering how little regard some hold shinki in.]

The role of a shinki is supposed to be as a guide as well as to fight with. Don't be afraid to challenge your god if you don't agree with what they're doing.