1 Thessalonians 2

Between two seperate epistles, we learn a great deal about missionary work. To the Colossians, Paul first counsels -

"Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time." (New Testament | Colossians 4:5)

In my mind, redeeming the time would suggest being patient and prepared for any appopriate opportunity to share and testify of the gospel of Jesus Christ remembering -

"For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance..." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 1:5)

For it is not the teachings of man but the witness and power of the Holy Ghost that one comes to know the truth for -

"...ye became followers of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Ghost..." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 1:6)

Using himself as an example, Paul teaches how the gospel should be preached for -

"...we were bold in our God to speak unto you the gospel of God with much contention." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2:2)

"Much contention" meaning opposition in this case, not the spirit of contention -

"For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile..." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2:3)

We don't try to manipulate people into believing -

"But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts.
5 For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness..." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2:4 - 5)

Using human emotions goes right along with flattering words. It is not emotions that convert but the Holy Ghost. And with teaching also comes living by example for -

"Ye are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and unblameably we behaved ourselves among you that believe..." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2:10)

Paul, understanding how true conversion takes place explains -

"For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2:13)

But, nonetheless, just as the Sons of Mosiah also testified, Paul testifies -

"For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?
20 For ye are our glory and joy." (New Testament | 1 Thessalonians 2:19 - 20)