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Question 9
David Bercot's pastor warned that people can be stretched a little but will put their shields up if stretched too far, and the Luke 14 principle asks whether we can realistically prevail before we begin. How should these two pieces of advice change the next spiritual disagreement you enter?
Another way to ask: A pastor warned that people shut down if you stretch them too far, and Luke 14 tells us to count the cost first. How should this change your next spiritual disagreement?

Direct Answer

Before we begin, we should ask whether this person can be persuaded and how much the person can receive right now. If the mind is closed, we should wait for a better time.

Support from the Message

- The pastor told David Bercot to go slow, stretch people a little, back off, and let it sink in. - He wrote his book Will the Real Heretics Please Stand Up in that spirit and toned down its ending. - Some said he did not know how to pull the trigger, and he replies that it usually is not wise. - Jesus asked who would build a tower without first sitting down to count the cost. - He admits that he handled some subjects unwisely years ago and learned as he went.

Discussion Follow-up

Think of a conversation that is coming up. What is one small point the other person could actually receive, and when would be the right time to raise it?

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