Many people ask why I tolerate so many ad hominem attacks & so much irrationality on social media. My answer is 2 Timothy 2:24–25, "The Lord's servant must not quarrel, instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to teach, not resentful. Those who oppose him he must gently instruct, in the hope that God will give them a change of heart leading them to a knowledge of the truth." I do my best to live up to the high standard of this passage . In doing so, I recognize that there will be people who will never change or seriously listen, but there are always some who do listen and change. Then, there are many on the sidelines who struggle with the same issues, and in witnessing the exchanges, come to a knowledge and understanding of the truth and are equipped for ministry. It is seeing people listening and changing that motivates me to persevere in my calling and ministry.