Many years ago as a Theology student at Howard Payne University something struck me then as it does now. We would spend endless time as theological students “discussing” or should I say debating doctrine. Most of the time all parties saying the same thing and yet never agreeing. Yet the lost were were within a door of the dorm.
We are first obligated to reach the Lost in Worthy as was commanded by our Lord Mathew 28:18-20. By this same verse we are commanded to teach what Jesus taught. This is our first obligation in chat.
The issues of doctrine are secondary. Do not misunderstand my thought. Scripture teaches that we are to be wary of being swayed by doctrine Ephesians 4:14. Many come in to do nothing more than confuse and mislead the Saints. We are obligated to respond II Timothy 4:2-4. Our discussion of Doctrine should be relegated to Mars Hill. This is where it has been designated for discussion and debate.
My point is this I appreciate the chitter chatter in the upper. Like i pointed out earlier in college we missed the lost because the lost were not sought out. We need to make sure we are following our Lord’s command as it was written first to win, second to teach and when a doctrinal issue or false teaching arises be sensitive to those who come into upper who may not know the Lord. The arguements (discussions) would lead people away and not to the Lord.