[pgyanke]

(Another biblical truth which can be seen by Jesus and Paul's actions). If they are walking east, you will not be able to convince them of much if you are walking west. You have to walk east with them for a while in order to even have a conversation with them.

Sheesh! What is it with mis-applying the Bible today on FR? It's not about WALKING, it's about BEING. Neither Jesus nor Paul EVER compromised their positions... not for pandering and certainly not to save their own lives. Your example is horrible.

[VRWC_minion]

Neither Jesus nor Paul EVER compromised their positions...

Where did I say they did ? My point is they went to where the people were literally and figuratively. Paul told the greeks their unnamed God was the God of the bible. He used their language and customs to win them over. The point is that you cannot pursuade someone unless you meet them where they are. That means if they are traveling in the wrong direction you have to go that way too communicate with them.