Truth become ineffective and ignored when those who try to teach truth do not do so with gentleness. The Apostles Peter, Paul, and James.
1 Corinthians 4:20-21
21 What do you desire? Shall I come to you with a rod or with love and a spirit of gentleness?
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Ephesians 4:1-3
4:1 I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, entreat you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called, 2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love, 3 being diligent to preserve the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
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Colossians 3:12-13
12 And so, as those who have been chosen of God, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.
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James 3:13
13 Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom.
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1 Peter 3:14-16
14 But even if you should suffer for the sake of righteousness, you are blessed. And do not fear their intimidation, and do not be troubled, 15 but sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts, always being ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that is in you, yet with gentleness and reverence; 16 and keep a good conscience so that in the thing in which you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame.
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