1 Thess3:10 Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith. NIV
LEARN SOUND DOCTRINE
As a growing believer, I hated the word "doctrine". That was because what most churches call doctrine seemed to me like a set of personal dogmas borne out of wrong interpretation of scriptures yet they made it binding on people. In the course of my growth in the Lord, I discovered that bible doctrines should not be confused with church dogma. What is doctrine? A doctrine is a belief or set of beliefs. Institutions and government of nations have doctrines they expect their subjects to live by. In God's kingdom, we have bible doctrines that should shape the life of everyone in God's kingdom.
Paul charges Titus, “You must teach what is in accord with sound doctrine” (Titus 2:1). Why is sound doctrine so important? Your walk with God is based on the accurate understanding of sound doctrine. What you believe affects what you do. The central message of the bible is Christ but learning about Christ contains many elements. Knowing sound biblical doctrine is to your spiritual life what balanced diet is to your physical body. The moment you start learning sound bible doctrine, your life will begin to conform to the image of Christ.
If you're often confused about the truths of scriptures and tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, that may be a pointer to the lack of sound doctrine in your life. Knowing sound doctrine is the only way to ascertain truth in a world of falsehood. To get a good supply of sound doctrine, stay under teachers that value the teaching of scriptures from the pulpit. Do not seek after sensational and motivational sermons that blend human philosophy and psychology with scriptures. Let's leave business trainings for business schools. The new testament church is a vital training school where bible doctrines should be taught. That's what you should seek to learn so that what is missing in your faith can be supplied.
Father, I receive the grace to learn sound doctrine in Jesus name