I knew a girl from high school who I am still long-distance friends with now. I think she used to be involved with Christianity at one point, but she has since gone the complete opposite direction, becoming interested in witchcraft and enjoying researching vampires and lots of other dark creatures. She is also actively bisexual. She doesn't want to hear of conversion, and she seems past hope. Is there anything I can say to help her?
2006-06-19 11:53:25 · 32 answers · asked by Briseis 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm looking for CHRISTIAN answers only, please.
2006-06-19 12:01:46 · update #1
You're a true friend. Pray, pray, pray for her! I would say to her that God, who made her, who knows her far better than she could ever know herself, and who loves her beyond all human understanding, is the one--the only one--whom she can trust to show her how to live a happy and satisfying life. (And no matter how mixed-up she is, she wants a happy life; we all do.)
As for the witchcraft, it is from the devil, who hates her viciously, and who never plays by any rules. Will she trust him to tell her the truth about anything, or that following him will lead her to anything worthwhile? He wants only to ruin and destroy her.
Satan may be interested in you, too. He would tell you, "Just let the girl do whatever she wants. If you were a true friend, you wouldn't care what she believes in." Don't believe it. Can you see the nonsense in, "If you were a true friend, you wouldn't care..."?
2006-06-19 12:43:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm assuming that you're a Christian then?? Just be a good example. Make sure not to judge her or that will totally turn her off and you won't ever get to talk to her about anything. I think just open conversation is the best thing. Sharing ideas and opinions without being judgemental. She knows the Bible so quoting verses probably won't get you very far. Be a good witness. Pray for her. When she is ready to talk or re-evaluate things she'll come to you.
2006-06-19 11:57:35 · answer #2 · answered by Bridget 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sincere thoughts-- Well, there are several scriptures that come to mind when you share how you're feeling: Galatians 6:9, "And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." God's grace will eventually come to an end. When I've asked God to show me why people do not get saved--this is the verse the Lord gave me: 2 Thessalonians 2:10, "And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved." I was clearly shown that everyone who gets saved MUST receive a love of the truth. Very few people value the TRUTH--everything is about relativism and absolute truth is rejected out of hand. This has given me a new way to pray for those who are still lost and a way to reach out to them--I often ask those who are rejecting God's ways--"Do you love the truth?" Asking someone to really think about what the truth means to them and what kind of priority/importance they put on it is sometimes a wonderful opening to reach those who are desiring something deeper in this life. I pray that God gives you the encouragement that you seek and the joy of the LORD.
2016-05-20 03:12:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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TRANSLATION:
Hello dear, I'm Sampson the Elephant.
I would suggest giving your friend the old fashion intervention, so that she may repend of her evil, sacreligious ways. Otherwise, tell her to get a life, and maybe you could get yourself a boyfriend.
Ta-Ta sweetheart! And don't think to much, you'll need that job when you have three kids and you're trying to pass you college exams!
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2006-06-19 11:58:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So basically she is moving backwards from the LORD?
I would talk to her about it, even if she doesn't want to hear it. Just remember, if she was saved at one point, Satan cannot take her. No matter what she does, God will find her, and hopefully guide her back to him. She may feel like God has let her down at one point or something else has happened that has caused her to be resentful to God. I would say all you can do is try, and pray.
I will pray for you, that you may find the right words to say, and her, that the sheep finds her Shepherd.
2006-06-19 12:05:58 · answer #5 · answered by britelite2009 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for her. Be there for her. She knows the truth and has chosen to turn away. Of course, do not condone any ungodly activity, but just be available for her if she ever comes to the point of emptyness where we know this will lead.
It will help for you to study the scriptures that speak against this activity, so that you will have an answer for her. Know what you believe, and why!
2006-06-19 11:57:58 · answer #6 · answered by Juliart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can pray for her she doesnt want to change on her own. God changes the heart i dont how she went the other way but i know thw devil came to kill steal and to destroy. and apparently stole the good seed in her heart. when a seed is not rooted deep enough and you dont stay in the word the word can be stolen from you and you dont even know what happened until its to late.God give you a will he will not go against your will, so saying that you must pray for her so her heart will change back to where it belongs. its not so difficult to do and you may not see changes right away. but im sure you know what faith is without seeing youve got to believe God will do what he said he will do.and thenwhen its time you will be able to see what the lord has done in your friends life. GOD BLESS.
2006-06-19 12:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your job is to pray for her, love her, and speak truth at every opportunity, in that order.
You know the saying, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink? Well, she's going to have to be thirsty for what's right, for God. . .it's going to have to come from inside her. You can't change her. Only the Holy Spirit can convict her. Pray, pray, pray, then just love her as best you can. The time may come for you to say something, and when it does, you'll know.
2006-06-19 11:59:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes, definatley pray for guidence and words as you speak w/ her, let her know thatGod has an amazing plan for her and the enemy is doing everything to distract her so that a blessed prosperous happy and joyful life will not come to pass for her, i would tell her that if she ever wants to talk you will be there but you cant condone her lifestyle and want no part of it
it isnt somewhere you need to be as a Christian, God will do all He can, place her in His hands, trust Him and thank Him for bringing her back. it will come to pass, just have faith.
2006-06-19 11:56:43 · answer #9 · answered by really? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally I wouldn't have answered, but your addition caught my addition. You only want Christians to answer, and won't listen to anybody else. Now what do you think the Christians are going to say? Perhaps, "CONVERT HER!!!!!!!" So why bother asking when you are already expecting certain answers and will only accept those that fit?
2006-06-19 12:08:33 · answer #10 · answered by Joe Shmoe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋