In an age of tweets, emails and blog posts, discussion even between Christians can fall into the trap of poor argumentation and failing conversation. Michael Horton shares some important reminders as we engage and debate:
It’s not just what we say, but how we say it, that matters. Peter reminds us to be “always prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you, yet do it with gentleness and respect, having a good conscience, so that, when you are slandered, those who revile your good behavior in Christ may be put to shame” (1 Pet 3:15-16). We have to be ready with arguments and reasons, but we have to give thought also to how we present them.