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Dont let cultural and racial differences inconvenience you.
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Accept people from other cultures and teach others to tolerate them.
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Compromise some of your beliefs.
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Be open the the common grounds you find yourself in and use them to break prejudice.
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Expect repulsion,but be ready to correct it eventually without creating friction.
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Know the other people well so as to understand them for them to understand you.
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Dont be outright in bringing out aspects that are touchy on them. Be candid.
We should be candid in bringing out topics to people who are touchy about them. In as much as we may aim at changing their circumstances,we should be careful how we do it. If you sell sunscreen,you cant tell a white person..”Hey,this is a product for your white,nontropical face..”!
Conclusion:
Ultimately,our purpose will have been realized if we set aside our socio-cultural differences. Furthermore,its not our cultures that we seek to promote,its our ideals.The racial and cultural barriers, I believe, have been hurdled. The woman is now willing to converse, paving the way for further penetration with the Gospel. Notice that Jesus neither defended Jewish bigotry, nor did He explain how He differed with them. His actions spoke decisively enough. Concentration on such issues would not convert this woman.
What an example to learn from?Jesus Himself!
Frankmwenda