But it got me thinking, so I thought I would go ahead an post my comment to his blog here as well.
Your post got me thinking . . .
The church has latched on to doctrines rather than commands . . . hmmm.
If we have the "right doctrines," we no longer have to preserve the unity of the church (universal--Eph 4:3) . . . We have a license to be critical . . . We no longer have to walk in love (greatest and second greatest command).
What is the differences between doctrines and commands?
Doctrines are to be understood.
Commands are to be lived.
Both are important, but I would argue commands clearly have the emphasis of the scriptures.
In the name of "doctrine" I fear many have taken a pass on God's clear commands. I wonder which God thinks is more important?
(At the same time, Dan, you do a good job pointing out that one of God's commands is to watch our doctrine).
Jon,
ReplyDeleteGood post. I think people prefer doctrine because it does not cost them anything...Have all your ducks in a row folks...that's what God want...
Where is the relationship, where is the reverence, where is the revival daily?
Doctrine is what is expected by the living. Command is what is expected by the living God.
I appreciate you brother.