The Benefits and Risks of trying to convert someone to Christ

There was discussion about the perceived difficulties of proselytization (trying to convert someone to Christianity). Some members expressed reluctance to risk rebuke from those they failed to convert but they were reminded that if you are insulted or even persecuted because of your belief in Christ, you are blessed (Matthew 5:11); you risk nothing in the effort and, in fact, are rewarded both for failure and success. .