It is essential, in giving Bible studies, first of all to secure the confidence of our readers, and to cause them to feel that our heart is fully in our work. Our faith in our message should be such that they cannot but see that our whole soul is in it. But to inspire such confidence we must always respect their opinions. Unfortunately, some workers, even including some of those older and more experienced, will challenge some position of the reader in an argumentative way, thus causing tire-reader, to-feel-cm iabse
We should always respect conscientious convictions. This is part of the golden rule. People may be as sincere in error as in truth, yet we must win them. We are not to drive them. We must therefore use kindness and persuasion. This is a fundamental point of procedure. I am rather positive myself, and realize that I can be led much easier than driven. While Jesus died for all, we especially desire and appreciate the person who is positive, as he means so much more to the advancement of the cause when he does come into this truth. But this class of persons cannot be driven. Consequently I do not argue with a person, but respecting his opinion, seek to win his assent.
Washington, D. C.
