As I study the Bible and Christian history, I find myself loving doctrine more and more. Being able to properly articulate my faith helps a lot when discussing and witnessing to non-believers about the gospel. If we are unable to properly defend and explain doctrines like "the divinity of Christ", "The trinity" and "Justification by faith", how are we to explain it to others? This task of wrestling with some doctrines can be quite a workout, though well worth it in building up a strong faith. Above all I try to seek God's guidance and ask Him to teach me His ways. Even though some some doctrines are way above my understanding.
Isa 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
"Psa 86:11 Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. "
Spurgeon on Doctrine:"Hold fast the form of sound words," (that is what the apostle Paul commanded Timothy) because error in doctrine almost inevitably leads to error in practice. When a man believes wrongly, he will soon act wrongly. Faith has a great influence on our conduct. As a man's faith, so is he. If you begin to [hold to] erroneous doctrines, they soon have an effect on your practice. Keep fast to the bulwarks of your fathers' faith. If you do not, the enemy will make sad havoc with you. "Hold fast the form of sound words which was delivered unto you."
Isa 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.
"Psa 86:11 Teach me your way, O LORD, that I may walk in your truth; unite my heart to fear your name. "
Spurgeon on Doctrine:"Hold fast the form of sound words," (that is what the apostle Paul commanded Timothy) because error in doctrine almost inevitably leads to error in practice. When a man believes wrongly, he will soon act wrongly. Faith has a great influence on our conduct. As a man's faith, so is he. If you begin to [hold to] erroneous doctrines, they soon have an effect on your practice. Keep fast to the bulwarks of your fathers' faith. If you do not, the enemy will make sad havoc with you. "Hold fast the form of sound words which was delivered unto you."