Persuasion is an art form.
One at which not everyone is adept. This is clearly seen in the online world. Some cannot accept a challenge to their opinion without it turning into name calling. Others are so forceful with their opinions that it turns people away.
When God had to confront an individual, He never came with finger pointed. He allowed the wrongdoer to maintain a certain amount of dignity. When He approached Cain, He asked him, “Why art thou wroth?” He gave him an opportunity to speak, to explain himself.
When He approached Adam after eating the fruit, He asked, “Where are you?”, “Who told you that you were naked?” and “Did you eat of the fruit I told you to not eat?”
The old adage still rings true, you attract more flies with honey than vinegar.
Information, not insistence, changes people’s minds.
Preaching is best left in the pulpit.
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