They spoke the word of Jehovah to him together with all those in his house.—Acts 16:32.
Naturally, we would like to help our relatives to accept the good news. (Josh. 2:13; Acts 10:24, 48; 16:31) If our initial effort is rebuffed, that could dampen our enthusiasm for trying again. We might imagine that there is little we can do or say that will change their attitude. Still, events may cause a change in your relatives’ life or viewpoint. Or you may have improved in your ability to explain the truth, so that you might now have a different result. We should avoid being insensitive to our relatives’ feelings. (Rom. 2:4) Should we not speak as kindly and respectfully to them as we do to those we meet in the preaching work? Without being preachy, give evidence of how the truth has affected you for the good. (Eph. 4:23, 24) Make plain how Jehovah has enriched your life, “teaching you to benefit yourself.” (Isa. 48:17) Let your relatives see in you an example of Christian living. w12 3/15 1:19, 20