“But test everything; hold fast what is good.” (I Thessalonians 5:21, ESV) What is compromise? It is usually defined as “an accommodation in which both sides make concessions.” Is this a good thing, or is compromise something to avoid? In some instances, we may find compromise is a good thing. It helps two sides to find a middle point when opinions differ, a “give and take” type thing. Your spouse prefers blue paint but you like green.  Can you compromise to find something both of you will find acceptable? You plan lunch with a friend. You prefer a sandwich and…