S2 E143: When We Turn Preference Into Doctrine

Have you ever stopped to ask whether something is truly taught in Scripture—or whether it's simply a tradition, preference, or opinion we've grown accustomed to?In this episode of Unpolished But Called, we explore the difference between biblical doctrine and personal conviction. Christians often hold strong opinions about worship styles, Bible translations, church traditions, and countless other topics. While many of those preferences can be meaningful, they shouldn't carry the same authority as God's Word.We'll look at what Scripture says about testing what we believe, holding our convictions with humility, and making sure we're pointing people to Christ rather than our own preferences.The goal isn't to win arguments—it's to love truth enough to keep asking good questions.Scripture referenced:Acts 17:11Romans 14:1–5Colossians 2:20–23Mark 7:6–92 Timothy 2:15If you're looking for more than podcast episodes, I also send a free weekly newsletter called Walking It Out with Kathrin.🔗 Website & Free Devotional: https://kathrinshaffer.com🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/unpolishedbutcalled