The moon, which has no light of its own, shines very brightly, nonetheless less. It's light is reflected from the sun. The moon does not need to try to convince anyone of its relation to the sun because it is obvious to anyone who takes the time to look.
Likewise, disciples posess no light of their own as Jesus is "the light of the world" (John 8:12). The reason we then are "the light of the world" (Mt 5:4) can only be that we reflect His light. If that is true of you or me, we won't have try to convince anyone - they will know by looking at at.
This was true of the apostles: "When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they took note that these men had been with Jesus" (Acts 4:4). And, Peter clearly implied that the same was true for other disciples when he gave the imperative, "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have" (1 Pet 3:15).
If you have to convince others that you are truly changed by the Spirit of Christ, you are not truly changed. If you are authentically changed the. Just be authentic and others will take note of the Christ within. When Jesus is seen in you, your life will attract others and you will be invited to share that hope.
If no one is asking about your hope and/or faith, you need to resist trying to convince them and focus on inviting the Lord to change you and "walking in the light" (1 Jn 1:7). Then, as you walk in the light of the Spirit's presence, others will see and they will want to know what it is that you have.
Jus' Sayn.
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