Great insight! We need to keep watch on ourselves, lest we become obsessed with always needing to be right. There are certain fundamental doctrines of Scripture to which we must hold fast, but the way we communicate them to others is crucial. As it says in 1 Peter 3:15, we are to make a defense for the hope within us but do it with gentleness and respect.
A genuine engagement with others while sharing discussions can always lead to acceptance on both sides. As a catechist I quickly learnt to hear the child's fears and to engage with the real issues honestly so the child was relieved of mistaken responsibility.
Great insight! We need to keep watch on ourselves, lest we become obsessed with always needing to be right. There are certain fundamental doctrines of Scripture to which we must hold fast, but the way we communicate them to others is crucial. As it says in 1 Peter 3:15, we are to make a defense for the hope within us but do it with gentleness and respect.
A genuine engagement with others while sharing discussions can always lead to acceptance on both sides. As a catechist I quickly learnt to hear the child's fears and to engage with the real issues honestly so the child was relieved of mistaken responsibility.