Jehovah's Witnesses Straight Talk - Forum/Blog

November 29, 2019

“You see how is a pig going to manipulate us, or a dog, if they can't get to the treasures of our heart, our emotions? Can a con-man con someone without manipulating their emotions? It is the want of our hearts that gives the con-man his job, and nothing more!”

Matt.7:6 "Don't give that which is holy to the dogs, neither throw your pearls before the pigs, lest perhaps they trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in Yahweh with all your heart, and don't lean on your own understanding.

Proverbs 4:23 Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.

Proverbs 10:8 The wise in heart accept commandments, but a chattering fool will fall.

Proverbs 14:30 The life of the body is a heart at peace, but envy rots the bones.

James 1:26 If anyone among you thinks himself to be religious while he doesn't bridle his tongue, but deceives his heart, this man's religion is worthless.

Facts: What it is: One strategy con artists and unethical marketers use is simply called "social exchange." The book The Dynamics of Persuasion describes it as: an interpersonal persuasion strategy in which Person A provides Person B with a tangible or psychological reward; in exchange, when Person A approaches B with a request for compliance, B feels pressure to comply. Exchanging favors and doing things for others is a basic part of human society, but this can be manipulated by aggressive people.

Examples: A co-worker could remind you about that time they bailed you out big time in the past, then use that as leverage every time he/she needs something. Or someone who loaned you money or knows a secret of yours could continually blackmail you into doing what they want (a subject we've covered extensively). Photo by Jhayne Facts by Life Hackers

Daniel
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