Paul persuaded men to believe the gospel (2 Corinthians:5:11Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.
See All... [1]) because of his concern for their eternal destiny. Not so Schuller—nor Peale, Schuller’s mentor. Norman Vincent Peale declared: “I try to talk about what’s basic in Catholicism [2], Protestantism and Judaism: love. Love, fellowship, esteem for human beings…they all understand that.” But true love of Christ and mankind would obey Christ’s command to preach the gospel.