What can i say to a friend who doesnt believe in God to convert her into a Christian religion?

Question

I have a friend who i like but i know shes not right for me because shes not a christian.I have tried to talk to her but she wont listen to me.I think beacause i dont use the right words to prove it.I need help to at least convince her to go to church and let her have an experience with God.

Answer 1

Good Question. Sadly, several of the other answerers are very misguided people. They don't want to be asked or converted because they like the path they have chosen. To tell them they need a savior is to tell them they are lacking and that hurts their pride, therefore, they say, don't talk about it.... In fact, Jesus commanded his deciples to go out and make deciples (believers) in every nation. It is called the great commission. You are very wise not to pursue a Marriage type relationship if your friend is not a believer as I assume you are. It is true, you should educate yourself in the dicipline of leading others to the saving grace of Christ, until then, invite them to go to bible teaching events, preferable something casual and unstructured like a bible study dinner or Sunday night service, hopefully where the speaker is accessable if the desrire arises to talk with them. Also, PRAY for the Lord to speak to your friend and to use you in their life. As you mature as a Christian you will learn to share your faith. There are good booklets that will help you if your interested, small and easy to read, even tracts. To not care or to believe like some of the other answerers and leave people alone in this is like having a great cure to a deadly disease (which sin is the worst) and not offering it to anyone because you didn't want to offend them by pointing out they were sick What kind of friend whould that be? I will pray your efforts are blessed by the Lord! Keep the Faith!

Answer 2

Don't say Do
act Christian, be those things that (should) make Christians separate from the rest of the population
"They will know you by your love"
Give her time
"not right for you"?
That is crazy
"make disciples of all nations"
that can't be done if you can't be friends with a non-Christian
Be an example of a Christian that isn't judgmental that isn't a Pharasi (I am not spelling this correctly)
Later probably much later when asked why you are different explain in a brief and explicit manner the Good News(Gospel)
Then take her to church or (preferably a Bible study; smaller group, and less intimidating) and let God do the rest
Don't push to hard
Be who you need to be around her
Let God do the rest
Pray for an opportunity

Answer 3

Why would you consider her not right for you as friend? Is it only because she is not a Christian? I hope you remember the kindness offered by a Samaritan to Jesus, The teachings of Christ to love your enemy is embodied in the universal brotherhood.
Do you think it will be good for her if she converts or it will be just for your convinience. If she shows interest in joining your faith then there will be no problem. If she is already good as a person but only differ with you in belief, I would suggest you have to let her have her own choice. The only right word you could use is the respect she needs. I believe you have done your part already, God will do the calling when she is needed. For all you know, she she could be just as good or even better than the people you know inside your congregation.

Answer 4

Pray that the holy spirit will touch her. Also, your actions when your with her will show her that God is working through you, So try to be a good example for her, She needs you right now! Don't preach to her. Say to her that as your friend you understand that she does not believe and you tell her that you would like her to go to to Church with you at least for a month or two. Sometimes when you, as a Christain hangs around someone who is not, this only brings you down and may lead you into uncharted territory that you need not be in. So be very carefull by not being around Christain people that think and feel the same way you do. I'll pray for your friend also. God Bless You for caring for your friend, She or He is very Lucky to have you as a good friend. Remember Jesus came as a example to all the people. His teachings inspired and moved people. you might can be talking about something and you may say something like Jesus Loves you.

Answer 5

Why must you convert her? Perhaps christianity isn't the path her life is leading her down. Doesn't she have the right to choose what religion is the right one for her? What makes you so sure that Christianity is for everyone? If she wont listen to you maybe you should take the hint and leave the subject alone with her. Presuring her into something that isn't right for her will only lead her into a life of unhappiness. But hey... You're a christian... making other people happy isn't what you do.

Answer 6

I find it is very difficult to convert someone especially if they don't want to be converted. I would try to pray for her that God would reveal himself to her. If you are pushy that will just make it worse. just give her an open invitation to come to church any time. I know it is hard when you care about someone cause you don't want them to be lost. Pray that God will give you the right words to say when you are with her and set an example in your own life of what a christian should be. So many people reject God and Christianity because of all the hypocrits out there. The best thing you can do really is to pray and set the example.

Answer 7

I don't see a problem with her going to your church once. Inviting someone to church is more of a social thing than a religious thing. If you really want her to come tell her that you're only asking for her to go once, not forcing her to go every Sunday. If she goes once and never goes again, I don't see why you can't be friends with her. You can always talk about your religious experiences to her, but you have to remember to ask for hers in return. Maybe she has found God, but in a different way, maybe under a different name. If she doesn't believe in God, don't press the issue, tell her you'll agree to disagree. I don't agree with all of my friends' religious choices, but I find other valuble things in them besides their religion.

If she's your friend you must've found something in her that you like. Maybe you like the same music, the same clothes, the same TV shows, or maybe you just feel comfortable around her. Religion shouldn't mean you have to give up a friendship anymore than not liking the same movies.

Answer 8

God gave you free will to decide to become a christian. Your friend has that same free will. I was told once in Sunday School that people around you can usually tell when you are a christian without even having to say so because of a kindness, acceptance and love toward all regardless of race, age, religion etc. Just my opinion, if you want to help lead a friend to God- do it by example- by living as a christian.

Answer 9

You probably can't say anything.

However, you can do as Saint Francis once told a couple of the brothers in his order. Go out and witness to the towns people, and you can even use words if you have to.

Witness by letting others see Christ in you and your actions.

I must also warn you, scripture also says we are not to be unevenly yoked. An ox and donkey cannot plow a straight line when yoked together. They pull this way and that and the plowed furrows go every which way. What I mean is.... be careful that your friend's beliefs and lifestyle are not so opposed to Christianity and you become influenced by that to corrupt your salvation. Persevere and God bless

Answer 10

you really can't say anything. you don't have the power to convert a person only God does. you can pray for her and talk to here when she is willing to listen and talk about it. but otherwise just live as an example of what a Christian is and is supposed to be and let the spirit work on her.

"with man this is impossibl, but with Gos al things are possible."
matthew 19:26

Jesus is talking about those who can be saved. only God has the power to do this. he can use us in the process though. so yeah pray, until God has opened her heart that's all you really can do