" When he said this, a dissension began between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. "(Acts 23:7)
Watching the debate raging in Washington over healthcare is sad, but I admit amusing. Our Senate is currently dominated by one party, and you would think that they should just be able to get things done. They don't even need to worry about what the other party thinks. And yet there is dissension among them.
The truth of most groups is that while they may seem to be of one type there is often some diversity within. And depending on the issue or topic it may be very hard to come to consensus. All can be persuaded by some piece of evidence that speaks to them.
Paul did that here. He needed to get out of a jam. And at first glance he probably didn't see any allies in the room. But once he figured out who was present he knew how to get their focus off him and onto something else.
Sometimes we may find allies in strange places. The key is to find those folks when we need them most.
Blessings,
Ed
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