Sweet words and kind actions can be very persuasive.
Think of the last time someone persuaded you to do something...like to go to a
sporting event or movie with them. They didn't exactly hit you over the head
with a two-by-four or swear at you to get you to go—no, they were smiling,
friendly, and maybe even jovial encouraging you to join them. So if you want to
persuade someone to do something with you...or understand something from your
point of view, then pour on the honey and sweetly persuade them.
Training
Tip – Make a list of “sweet” words like: honey, sweetie, cutie pie, sugar. Is
it the words or the way that they are used that make them persuasive? With whom
could you actually use those words? Family or close friends? Most strangers or acquaintances
would find those enduring words offensive. I personally don’t like to be called
“honey” or “sweetie” by strangers—even if they are bringing me my dinner at a
fancy restaurant or cutting my hair. Consider how you speak to others to people.
Are you using sweet words…or saying words in sweet ways to persuade them.
Remember that you are a walking example to your children.
Lord Jesus, help us to kindly and
sweetly speak words of encouragement to persuade others to know more about You.
All
scripture quoted from the New American Standard Bible (NASB) unless otherwise
noted.
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