I have advocated knowing at least ten things about a people that such may be possible. This is what it takes to overcome cultural stumbling blocks.
Discipleship
Spiritual Transformation – 3 Basics for Every Believer
Becoming a follower of Jesus should bring spiritual transformation: we are born from above; we acquire his character; and we imitate his works.
The Jesus-Centered Platinum Rule
3 Assessment Questions About Disciple Making
Misdirection – How Knowledge Overcomes Love
It turns out the serpent was right, which makes him the worst kind of liar. You remember the scene played out in the garden that provided seed for all creation: the serpent said, “You will not die; God knows that when you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing…