 Dear Christian, we have to get controversy right. We shouldn't seek or avoid controversy. Some zealous Christians go looking for controversy because they think their seeking of conflict demonstrates boldness and truthfulness. But the seeking of controversy comes from ego and immaturity. By contrast, some fearful Christians avoid controversy because they think their avoidance of conflict demonstrates humility and wisdom. But the avoidance of controversy comes from the fear of man. We shouldn't seek controversy. We should seek Jesus. We shouldn't aim to be controversial. We should aim to boldly speak truth. And if by pursuing Jesus and if by speaking truth in love we encounter controversy, so be it. So long as you're obeying God, controversy shouldn't even be a consideration. Don't avoid it. Don't seek it. Just obey God.