Are we called to dispute with men or with gentle forbearance lead them in?
There is just some persecution that can be avoided.
2Tim. 2:24
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 2 Timothy 2:25
25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth
Proverbs 16:7
7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him