I have talked with Christians who were involved in a doctrine, who later came to understand they had been promoting something not scriptural. Many of these people later become the most vocal opponents of the false doctrine. The reaction of fellow Christians, family members, friends, and pastors has been very ugly in some cases.
Try to imagine how difficult it would be for pastors to admit to their congregations that they had been teaching a false doctrine.
What if someone has written books on the false doctrine?
A pastor once told me there might be a change in doctrine after one of the elders died. I later came to understand he was speaking of himself. He was saying he would hold onto the doctrine until his last breath. It was a case of pure legalism.
It is the mindset that keeps cults in existence.
At what point does a person invest so much time and energy into a doctrine that there is no turning back?
I would appreciate the thoughts of others on this subject.
Please avoid pointing fingers at particular members of this forum.
Try to imagine how difficult it would be for pastors to admit to their congregations that they had been teaching a false doctrine.
What if someone has written books on the false doctrine?
A pastor once told me there might be a change in doctrine after one of the elders died. I later came to understand he was speaking of himself. He was saying he would hold onto the doctrine until his last breath. It was a case of pure legalism.
It is the mindset that keeps cults in existence.
At what point does a person invest so much time and energy into a doctrine that there is no turning back?
I would appreciate the thoughts of others on this subject.
Please avoid pointing fingers at particular members of this forum.
