Fact or Opinion?

Often times we find it easier to ignore the parts of the Bible that we don't like. It makes us feel alot better if we can just forget about the consequences and the expectations for a little while...doesn't it? As we both know, that is sinful and just down right wrong. But what about our interpretations of the Bible? I see it one way, but you see it another? This is what leads to misunderstandings, confusion, separation, and the breaking up of the church. So what is the best way to handle this? How do we speak on our opinions without offending others or, worst case scenario, lead others astray?
It's really pretty simple. As members of the church and as followers of Christ, it is our duty to teach others about the Word, whether that is through a Bible class, a simple conversation, a campaign, etc. In order to properly tell others about the Good News, we must first make sure that we are strong in our perception of the Bible, because certainly God did not intend for us to each take up our own thoughts and label them as truth. There is only one truth and that is God's Word. So we must be diligent in making sure we understand it and do our best to further ourselves in the knowledge of God. Here are a few thoughts that will allow one to properly express their own opinions and discuss their perceptions.
1. Don't teach others on a topic until you've allowed yourself to see both sides of the story in full. If you haven't taken the time to educate yourself as to what the truth is and why, you should not be teaching others about it.
2. If it is a controversial topic, go first to the leaders of the church or adults who are strong in their faith to confirm a topic and its validity.
3. Stray away from expressing one's opinion to young, vulnerable Christians who are still building their faith. Should you be wrong, you have just allowed those Christians to absorb a false idea of God's Word.
4. Embrace the Switzerland attitude. No, I am not saying to "not care", but instead to be open to other's ideas and knowledge about the subject.
5. Remember this: Your opinion is just that, an opinion. Do not be so proud as to assume your thoughts are fact.
6. Do not place yourself before God. If you have shut out the opportunity to converse with others and have a civilized discussion about your proposed topics and/or ideas, you just might be allowing Satan to find a way in.
As you can see, opinions that have not been worked through with other strong Christians can either make or break it. Before you take up a position in which you teach others about God's Word, make sure you either understand your whats and whys fully or have evaluated your opinions to the full extent. God did not intend for us to rely on our own knowledge but instead on His wisdom.
Galations 1:10 NKJV and Proverbs 18:2 NKJV