Majoring On The Minors

It is remarkably easy to get sidetracked. In our walk of faith and in our life together as the church, we can become experts in things that, in the grand scheme of God’s kingdom, hold very little weight. We can spend immense energy debating secondary theological points, styles of worship music, or the color of the church carpet. We meticulously count our mint and dill, ensuring every small detail of our preference is honored, while sometimes overlooking the very heart of the gospel. Jesus offered a sharp rebuke to the religious leaders of his day for this exact tendency: they were "majoring on the minors," focusing on the minutiae of the law while neglecting its core principles.