Just a quick reminder to anyone involved in discipling others. This pertains to anyone who is a Life Group leader, friend, pastor, Bible study teacher, parent…whatever.
Doctrine is important, it is critically important. As important as it is though, it can never come before people’s real-life issues. Sometimes doctrine is the answer to real-life issues, but sometimes people just need counsel or plain old love…not a rigorous debate on theology!
Don’t leave doctrine out of the discussion, but don’t prioritize it above people’s here-and-now needs!
1 comment
Ryan says:
December 14, 2008 at 9:36 am (UTC -5 )
I would agree wholeheartedly Tom. I would add that if there is not a good understanding of doctrine with adults it will never be passed on effectively to their children.