Often hard to say how the conversation will go if something is convincingly credible.  But  a weak argument often moves from a discussion ...to increased name-calling, degradation, and sundry hostilities.

It depends a lot upon our window of reasoning ...which varies from topic to topic, and that variation also depends upon the individuals in the verbal exchange ...and what the pre-established relationships between each of the participants of the discussion happen to be.  

Without trying to express an established bias, the following includes some stereotypical examples, more as an attempt at humor ...before getting to the more serious statements:

* * *A child will say, "I know, I know ...", attempting to suffice being obedient and agreeable, but at the same time, having their mind on something else, anything else ...and wanting to move on, having not really listened.

* * *A spouse, on the other hand, will often say, "I don't know what you're talking about!"   The true meaning may be that they understand all too well what you are saying, but it feels uncomfortable, and let's move on.

* * *Some politicians may say, "I don't know what you're talking about!"   Moving 'away' from the subject by bringing up another subject, and hoping the initial one will never be brought up again.

* * *A 'con' will say, "I don't know what you're talking about!"   And saying it in a way that may even be a little intimidating, hoping it makes you uncomfortable enough that you will never bring it up again ...and perhaps even implying that it will be even more uncomfortable for you if you do.   Without a doubt, they do understand ...yet, they feel it's a very unwelcome intrusion upon their agenda.

Our adversary, in the spiritual realm, handles our sin in a much similar way.  We know we sin, but the attempt is for us to not acknowledge it, to minimize it as not really that significant, or to further deny and defend it.

It is not my attempt to categorize anyone, yet many of us have seen ourselves in these very scenarios.  To see ourselves can be a good thing ...as we see not just ourselves, but to stand with open eyes to those around us ...and to what is going on with all of us.   To see those in need, and to see well enough to avoid needlessly repeating our own hindrances, to the advancement of moving beyond our mistakes.  I will choose no one who acts superior to my God ...and I will knowingly let no one guide me in faith issues, who first does not believe in the authority of God's Word in the Bible.