All truth passes through three stages! First it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860) German Philosopher. Commentary: The Apostle Paul and the disciples went through these three stages as all living do! Why? Sin! It blinds your eyes to truth! The old Gospel hymn that says I was blind but now I see! Paul was blinded by the light of Jesus on the road to Damascus! In his darkened state he perceived the light! So be patient with those in stage one or two! They are now where we once were! Being in relationship to Christ is the only thing that qualifies us for heaven! James & Hamsa Sasse. GodWhoisGod.com