Acts 23:1-11

Paul was brought before an assembly of the Jewish Council so that the charges against him could be discovered. Paul tried to explain his position, but when he found he was getting nowhere, he changed his tactics and got the Pharisees and Sadducees to argue amongst themselves. When things got out of hand, the Roman commander took Paul away again.

Paul started out trying to explain his position to the council, but they didn't want to hear it. Unfortunately, some people close themselves off from the truth and don't want to listen for fear that their world will fall apart around them. If someone proves themselves to be unwilling to listen and meets every word you have about Christ with argument, it may be best to change the subject. There is no point in keeping up a conversation that isn't going anywhere and is only likely to exasperate both parties.