Debates over doctrine do nothing to win minds and hearts for the kingdom of God. Instead, it is a legalistic argument meant to service our own pride. It is reminiscent of the Pharisees, not Christ.
The spiritually lost won’t be found with high theology or doctrine. We should get back to living a life inspired by Christ that embodies the basic morality espoused in the Gospels. Christians must become more introspective and attuned to our own personal shortcomings instead of focusing on the the…
“Doctrine don’t do no good” = Doctrine do good.
Your opinion. Doctrine is essential. Overkill is not. Generalizations are a logical fallacy.
Paul engaged in apologetics. Acts 17 is a great example. Peter calls us to be prepared to give a defense to anyone who asks for the reason for our hope. The examples of reasoning with people for the faith is found throughout scripture. True, There are poor examples of those who argue for reasons of pride. But we mustn’t throw the baby out with the bath water. In an age of skepticism, moral relativity and humanism good apologies are necessary to reinforce the why for believers and nonbelievers alike. We must be able to logically explain even to the younger generation how and why the influences that bombard them from every corner of their digital existence conflict with God’s will; and why that matters.
“Debates over doctrine do nothing to win minds and hearts for the kingdom of God. Instead, it is a legalistic argument meant to service our own pride. It is reminiscent of the Pharisees, not Christ.”
While some may debate out of pride, the fact, that one debates, is not any definition of pride, lest you accuse the Apostle Paul of that very thing.
Debating doctrine is not legalism. Biblical legalism means the Law of Moses. The attempt to bring a person under the bondage of the Law of Moses is legalism. The New Testament does have rules and, as rules, they are enforced, or it is correct to enforce them.
Your statement is fully opposed to the teaching and examples in Scripture.
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