The Church community must be a place that values questions. People need to be able to ask those things that hinder their faith and growth. The hard questions should not be avoided but engaged. Skepticism and doubts are welcome. No one has everything figured out, and we are all learning together.

However, we also need to be clear that biblical answers are highly valued. It is not enough to ask questions; we need to find the answer. Once the answer is known and secured, we change our lives to align with the truth we have discovered. While no one person has it all figured out, the group has someone who has reached the proper biblical understanding, and we need to accept their response.

Asking questions can be a great way to learn, but it can also be a way to avoid certain truths we find uncomfortable. Having an open mind to explore the unknown is an asset. Having a closed heart to accept the answers you find is a detriment.

Why you ask something is as important as what you ask.