The little cliché says, “You can’t teach old dogs new tricks.” I cannot vouch for its veracity, but I can say with certainty that you can teach old Christians new truths. That is, if they’re willing and courageous enough to receive them, for it takes both if one is to go on with God Spiritually. But if either of these two elements are lacking, you’re doomed to spend your life in a small cylinder running nowhere.
No saint should ever consider changing on the great cardinal doctrines of historic Christianity. But on non-essentials that do not relate to the person and work of Christ, salvation, the scriptures, etc, we should always be open to modifying our positions when shown a “better way.” The book of Hebrews tells of those who opposed change in their lives. Thus remaining babes. We need more saints with the humble spirit of Apollos (Acts 19:26).
Far too many of us are like Peter. He enjoyed the liberty that Paul’s Grace preaching presented, but at the same time wanted to remain in good standing with his legalistic brethren. As a result of his cowardice, Barnabas, along with others, was led into a double life of deception (Gal.2:11:13).
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