I just read an interesting quote from Randy Harris, Bible professor at ACU:

“As I grow older more rapidly, I find myself less interested in fencing over doctrinal issues which will not change the people in the conversation. I’m interested in what will lead us into a deeper and fuller relationship with God.” (from Good Shepherds: More Guidance for the Gentle Art of Pastoring, p.55)

Stopped me in my tracks. The next few posts I had in mind were more pointless fencing than they were “move people closer to God” posts. What do you think? Is there room for discussion of “lesser matters” or does that just lead to arguments that profit no one?