Open Mindedness

A pastor I once knew used to have this saying, "Keep your mind open, but not so open that your brains fall out." While I appreciate the sentiment I think he was missing something about what it means to be open minded, while at the same time revealing the fear that keeps so many people from being open minded. It is easier to reject a point of view without really considering it, but keep in mind that considering a point of view does not mean the same thing as adopting that point of view. This is the essence of discernment.