Because the believer steadfastly applied Bible counsel ​ — regularly attending Christian meetings and participating in the ministry while also caring for family responsibilities and showing restraint in the face of any verbal abuse — ​ family opposition sometimes softened. ​ — 1 Peter 2: 12.
בנוסף לכך, ייתכן שהמתנגד מסרב להקשיב להסברים מקראיים בגלל דעות קדומות או גאווה.