He was caught smoking on Shabbos. He was notified that the Chofetz Chaim wanted to see him in his house. He walked into the Chofetz Chaim's house, trembling. From those two words, the boy became dedicated to observing the Shabbos the rest of his life. It works for any mitzvah.
Sincerity draws people near.
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