Correct doctrine is essential. Vaunting so-called "loving behavior" over doctrine is an easy means of subverting and destroying true doctrine because the gauge for measuring "loving behavior" is so relative. Many times that appeal is used as a means of silencing opposing ideas.
A tree is known by its fruit. When someone here espouses ideas that align with the teachings of certain people who are known to teach a specific doctrine, then it's fair to say that the person is a follower of that doctrine. It really doesn't matter if that person doesn't like being labeled that way, that is what they believe.
A tree is known by its fruit. When someone here espouses ideas that align with the teachings of certain people who are known to teach a specific doctrine, then it's fair to say that the person is a follower of that doctrine. It really doesn't matter if that person doesn't like being labeled that way, that is what they believe.
By the way, that Scripture teaches good trees can’t bear bad fruit (or bad trees good fruit), to me the focus is on Christ changing our tree. And apart from Him we can do nothing. If we label people as bad teees continually and having a root other than Christ, it seems that might be why people get so defensive and abusive with each other. Calling out those old mindsets that still need to be renewed in Christ.
Ive actually decided today I’m going to actively try to focus on agreement instead of disagreements with people. And in disagreements I’ll share my point of view in humility. Pray for me!
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