or might not always work. but the best solution is to introduce the person of jesus, and to the truth in the word of god and to working of the holy spirit in their hearts. the combination never fails. jesus is the answer to all the needs of human society, as individuals or as families and groups.
now, that you have introduced the solution, it is not yours to make sure that the person does what you advised him to. you have sown the seed, now it is god’s to make it grow. (1 cor 3:6) but your responsibility continues in that you support the person by praying for him. and 