The case against doctrine is growing. An increasing number of people are coming to the conclusion that doctrine is the enemy of the church. Doctrine divides us. It destroys unity and separates family members. It makes it difficult for those who follow Christ to set aside differences and stand together in common purposes of evangelism, discipleship, and social concern. Doctrine is what distinguishes and breaks followers of Christ into thousands of denominations and subgroups.
"Doctrine divides. Love unites."
For this reason, many are pointing out that while doctrine divides, love unites. The implication is that because Christ called us to love one another, and because Christ Himself said that love would be the distinguishing mark of His people, we cannot afford to let doctrine come between us. As the apostle Paul said, if we don't have love we are like a "clanging cymbal." Without love we are nothing and what we do profits nothing (1 Corinthians 13:1-3).
We cannot afford to forget, however, that doctrine also unites. Acceptance of the doctrine of Christ is what allows true believers in Christ to find "family" all over the world. Acceptance of the doctrine of the grace of God enables men and women of all ethnic backgrounds and cultural differences to recognize one another as brothers and sisters who are saved by grace through faith alone, in Christ alone.
I hope that there is a lesson learn from my post. Thank You and God bless.