Was Paul an abrasive preacher or filled with compassion?

[RevDWW]

Could it be that they way Paul is seen is the way we wish he was and it really represents what we are?

If you want to justify being abrasive then Paul was a tough ole mean, hard nosed preacher....

If you want to justify being super gracious then Paul was a sweet mild mannered, easy speaking preacher.....

It could just be that he was abrasive and gruff when it was called for and sweet and lovingly father like when that was called for.........

Different circumstances and audiences call for different methods of communication. Jesus did not condemn sinners, yet he smacked the "Churched" that where out of line when it was needed even to the point of calling them snakes and taking a whip to some.