What makes a doctrine false?

[RedFan]

That's good.
Let's explore a few of those beneficial temporal consequences. (if you would) Thanks.

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The big one is, being open to the possibility of one's errors facilitates learning. Those who cannot admit they are ever wrong, even to themselves, lose out on opportunities for learning.

 

[St. SteVen]

The big one is, being open to the possibility of one's errors facilitates learning. Those who cannot admit they are ever wrong, even to themselves, lose out on opportunities for learning.

Yes. That's a good one.
Even Jesus didn't go along with the religious status quo.

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[amadeus]

a) Christians are not under the law.
b) What is wrong with "interpretation"? Didn't God give people the ability to reason?

“Come now, let us reason together, says the Lord: though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool." Isaiah 1:18

But then also consider:

Jer 10:23

O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps

 

[Triumph1300]

It makes you uncomfortable.

When that's the case it might be the Holy Spirit talking to you.
Note: I said "might".

 

[St. SteVen]

St. SteVen said:
It makes you uncomfortable.

6. It makes you uncomfortable. (therefore it must be wrong)

When that's the case it might be the Holy Spirit talking to you.
Note: I said "might".

Indeed. It might be.
Can we discern the difference between the leading of the Spirit and fear of the unfamiliar?

Most put up walls around their learned beliefs to prevent any outside influences.
Like a hot-house flower that never experienced the sun, blue sky, falling rain or wind.

Hot-house flowers live a pampered life. They would not survive out in the natural elements.
Many Christian communities are doing the same thing to their congregations.
This could be why the majority of young people leave the church after they leave home.

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