One of our greatest challenges is to never sound condescending toward someone while communicating truth. However, there comes a time if one rejects the gospel they must know the consequences of their decision. The apostle Paul reveals an inspired approach to those who utterly reject the gospel; "since you reject it, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life" (Acts 13:46). But this did not embitter Paul's heart. He wrote of these same people, "my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is that they may be saved" (Romans 10:1). We must never allow someone's rejection of the gospel message to deter us from our objective. 

One of the common activities of those with whom we share our faith is to throw out questions or statements as a diversion from the real issue - "Do you believe and have you obeyed the gospel?" 

We must keep in mind that though we may not know how to answer a difficult question the Bible has the answer. So we should approach every situation with absolute confidence. Not that we know everything, but we have access to all truth. 

We must remember that our objective is that we all meet at the word of God. When a question surfaces or a controversy arises we should go to the word of God together. Our approach must always be "what does the Bible say?" If we maintain this attitude with a disposition of meekness it will be difficult for someone to take an issue as a  "personal attack."

Many of the questions we encounter are diversions from a spiritual problem one may be experiencing. It is important to not allow someone's question to divert us from our objective. Our objective is to share our faith, and teach someone the gospel.  

One of the best ways to answer a diversionary question is to say "that is a good question, let's look at what the Bible says about that so we can know the truth?" A tract or a DVD addressing a particular subject may also be a good initial approach to a difficult question. 

It is important to keep in mind that we do not have to answer every question one may ask at the moment it arises. Be patient, ask questions, try to determine where the person you are talking to is spiritually. That is where we must begin!