Protecting Your Flock
You have to evaluate where your people are in their maturity and understanding of God and His grace. Depending on levels of Biblical understanding, you have to actively filter and protect your flock from incoming doctrinal conversations.
In my opinion (for what it's worth), discipling your flock in basic Bible doctrines about God and His grace trumps being correct regarding issues like Bible versions, infant baptism, or end times. (Although, a person's position on any of those topics may impact his methods of evangelism or other important practical outworkings.) But, setting that aside, some doctrines need to be dealt with on a foundation of Biblical understanding and maturity.
This is a case of the weaker brother. Allowing finer points of doctrine to be introduced into your church can be a stumbling block for those who are still learning about the grace of God. Be discerning on what you issues you allow members to introduce into the body.
Before God, you have to decide what doctrines are on His agenda for the believers in your flock. He'll tell you. Don't worry! God will guide you in regards to which doctrines you allow to be grappled with in your flock.
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