[Jim W N]

What would I do if I came across a contradiction between plain sound doctrine and parts that are hard to understand

I'd stick with the plain sound doctrine and wait on the lord about stuff that's difficult to understand.

I think the Lord bends over backwards to show us things that are hard to understand. I think it also helps to know that God sees things differently than you and I. Just roll with it. Hey, he's made you part of the Bride and a VIP guest at the greatest party ever because he loves you and why not?

If his love for us is so great that he did not spare his own Son, why would he not share a great seven-year party with us? Sometimes our religiosity and stodginess can get in the way of God's flow of blessing towards us.

[Seven_0]

I'd stick with the plain sound doctrine and wait on the lord about stuff that's difficult to understand

We don't have to choose one or the other. There is no contradiction.