Mark 8:14-21

1. Let us notice the solemn warning which our Lord gives to His disciples at the beginning of this passage.
2. Let us notice the dull understanding of the disciples, when our Lord gave the warning of this passage.

"The sword of the foe has never done such damage to the cause of truth as the tongue and the pen."

"Let us no more trifle with a little false doctrine, than we would trifle with a little immorality or a little lie."

"Let it be a rule with us never to despise the weakness and dullness of young Christians. Wherever we see a spark of true grace, however dim and mixed with infirmity, let us be helpful and kind. Let us do as we would be done by."

Questions:

1. Do we consider doctrine important or inconsequential? Do we have discernment to know the difference between what is true and what is almost true? Are we careful to watch our life and our doctrine?

2. Are we patient with those who do not understand and seem to make many mistakes in doctrine? Do we correct with patience? Do we remember that Christ, and who knows how many others, have had to be patient with us as well?