Use 'consist in' when emphasizing the elements forming a whole, especially in abstract concepts.

Compositional Focus

'Consist in' is suitable when discussing non-physical qualities such as ideas or feelings.

Abstract Quality

This phrasing is more common in formal contexts and may sound overly formal in everyday speech.

'Consist in' is used to highlight an essential characteristic of something, not just any feature.

Clarify the main aspect you're pointing out about a subject to avoid vague statements.

Use 'consist in' to connect the feature directly with the subject's central theme.