At times Christians will fight for the truth. But we ought not to conceive of defense of the truth in terms of a controversial spirit. Much controversy loses its sense of proportion. Minor issues become major. Major truths are lost to view.
People ride hobbies.
Phrases are elevated to the place of facts. Group labels crowd out distinctions of character. Discussion often falls into the hands of incompetent practitioners. When we think of the throbbing world needs to which our church appeals, and of the restless search of great multitudes for a divine message that has the ring of truth and reality about it, any reduction of the gospel and the truth to the level of bickering is tragic. People get weary of doubt and negation.