Second, we all need to follow Jesus' instructions about exercising authority. Yet Christ does often bless His humble servants with a growing influence in the church. If we want to become truly great in Christ's church, we must become Christ's truly humble servants in the church. We should be more concerned about giving of ourselves in service to Christ than about getting our way in Christ's Church. Third, we must keep issues in proportion.
Every church court makes mistakes.
The question is whether these mistakes affect only the well being of the church or the very being of the church. In the old school - new school controversy, some were denying doctrines such as original sin, justification and a vicarious penal atonement. These are issues that affect the very being of the church and which necessitate separation. We may have our disagreements in the PCA, but they are not about such foundational doctrines. We should recognize this and be grateful.