Positions

In certain Christians, self-described as "Reformed," there tends to be an emphasis on theology and having correct theological views. (By "correct" I don't mean the distinction between orthodoxy and heresy, but rather the "correct" theological views about secondary issues that are seen as central to the Reformed way of thinking.)

A phrase that one hears often includes the idea of "holding a position," as in, "What position do you hold regarding sovereign election?" In other words, do you agree with us, the Reformed, about our favorite topics, or not?

But I think a lot of this well-intentioned theological vetting misses the point. In fact, I think that when it comes to the ins and outs of Reformed Theology (or any Theology), the only "position" that Jesus cares about is our being on our knees before him.

A willingness, or more importantly an eagerness, to live sacrificially for him above all else is what matters now, and it is all that will matter later. If one wants to add deep theological study to that, fine. If not, that's probably ok, too.