No one in their right mind would chance crossing such a bridge. It's odd that people take such great pains with their careers and other interests, but so little with the things that matter most. And this brings us to the next point. Importance of doctrine . Just as there are consequences to errors in engineering or science, so too there are consequences to being wrong in the realm of spiritual truth.
Eternal issues are at stake.
If the Bible is right, then the faith commitments a person makes in this life will determine their eternal destiny. Certainly, such ultimate and weighty concerns demand careful thinking through. The kind of life we live is also affected by what we believe. As we discover God's design for our lives, and begin to live it out, we will find God's transforming hand in our lives. The more we know about God, the more we will be able to recognize his work in the world and in our lives.