Which of these will we choose will determine whether the Church is able to speak the truth in love to a secular society. The political mindset is concerned with outcomes . They are willing to sacrifice principles, bend truth, and cut corners. Anything goes to produce the desired results. The evangelical mindset is faithful to God's Word regardless of the outcome.
Victory takes second place to faithfulness.
Our ends must be good, but our means must also be righteous. Only that which is faithful to the teaching of Christ can be tolerated. It is better for us to lose the culture war than to compromise our calling and our integrity. The evangelical mindset is not concerned with fighting battles but with being a witness. Success is measured by the witness given.