Jesus’ instruction to the disciples before sending them out is very practical. First, find out what type of people they are. If they’re not going to listen to you, don’t waste oxygen! So often, we allow ourselves to be dragged down to other people’s level. All that does is frustrate or anger us. Second, all we can do is offer. We cannot change others, only ourselves. It is up to them to accept the offer, or not. Hopefully, they will see your sincerity and respond to your good example. The disciples had success. Maybe we will, as well, if we remember these principles.