i have a friend who has a grandfather on who is dying and my friend knows that his grandfather is not going to heaven. what do you say to a person in this situation?
2006-09-17 16:07:00 · 27 answers · asked by eleshiak 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Just give them love and support. Also remember that you can't know this mans heart. AT the last minute he might call out to Jesus. God bless!
2006-09-17 16:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by niaflower 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on what they are really asking. If the grandfather is really dying, what does this friend have to lose by offering the love of Christ to him? If it is done with love and caring, respect for the grandfather, and with a sincere heart; whether the grandfather accepts or not is his decision. If he does not accept salvation, then the person has done all they can do. If he does, then it can be a joyous ending to a long life. Evidently, this grandfather is a good, loving man or the grandchild would not be this concerned about him at all. It seems he would welcome the heartfelt concern of his grandchild. Sometimes all it takes is to be daring in our faith and the results always astonishes us. Why it should I don't know. Tell your friend to live his faith and talk to his family member. The seed will be planted, not even Jesus could force someone to believe in Him. We all have to choose. May God bless you for caring for your friend so much and bless your friend and his family in this time of need. I will keep you in my prayers.
2006-09-17 23:38:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a tough one. You must first understand that God does not place the responsibility of judgment on your shoulders so you don't have to go there. Take this as an opportunity to possibly minister to your friend and show her the light of Jesus Christ.
If you feel you must comment on the eternal destination of your friends grandfather,I think it is best in these situations to remind you friend that God is a just and loving God. And He in His immense wisdom will assure that the right thing is done for your friends grandfather. Only God knows the heart. Let God do the judging.
Many times, though, the best thing you can do for a person in this situation is say nothing much at all. Listen. Care. Show mercy to a friend in pain. Be a strength for her to lean on for support. When your friend weeps you weep with her. When she calls at any time of night be willing to listen. And most of all tell her you don't have all the answers but you do want to help in any way possible.
2006-09-17 23:19:42 · answer #3 · answered by yagman 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
To be honest i don't know what to say. i just recently had a friend who's father had just died last Friday, my friend is a christian where as his father was an atheist all his life a month before dying he said he does recognize God. The best thing and the most vital thing to do. is offer to pray for her grandfather and even mention something like. Did you ever go to church in your younger years and ask God to open up some doors. and at the same time you can pray for your friend for comfort at this time w/ the burden of this worry re: his grandfather. that exactly what i would do. i wish you well
P. S talk to the grandfather about Jesus and see where God will lead. Offer prayer. Prayer . God is all powerful.
2006-09-17 23:18:38 · answer #4 · answered by jesus' princess 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your friend cannot know what transformations lay in wait for his grandfather in the last moments of his mortal life.The very challenge of being mortal is that we have a yardstick of a timeline on which to live,and only the last half of an inch in which to figure it all out.Many times people have been seen at the very verge of physical death-to suddenly seem better, as though lit from within,like a lampshade,(this is why this phenomen is known as the illumination) friends will say "He (or she)seems to be getting better ,looks in less pain. This is because they have truly awakened to the fact that soon there will be no more pain and they will be in the lap of the father of us all. So I hope that I have given you and your friend the help you asked for.Go in peace.
2006-09-17 23:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Craig and Ana 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Spread the word with what God has put before you. What is key in this is, for you to pray about it and then come up with an approach......is your friend christian or not.....they are not judging but worrying for their grandpa so he can go to heaven......Have the grandfather accept Jesus Christ if he is willing. whether it is through your friend or yourself. And then go from their but don't take this in a harsh approach do this suttle with ease. okay i pray that you will have blessing in whatever you do to bring light to this dark situation.iight,
GBY
(GodBlessYou)
2006-09-17 23:20:48 · answer #6 · answered by E-star-unit 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Encourage your friend to begin talking or talk even more about what Jesus Christ did. It's ultimately the grandfather's decision, just give encouragement to your friend. God bless!
Mark 16:15-16
15He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. 16Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.
2006-09-17 23:19:39 · answer #7 · answered by eefen 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
None of us can know what is in another person's heart. Your friend may THINK her grandfather will not be going to heaven, but she can't KNOW this.
God's love is forever and for everyone; people go to hell when they turn their backs on God and refuse to let Him into their hearts.
None of us can know what is in someone else's heart. If your friend will listen to you, try and convince her of this.
Take care and God bless!
2006-09-17 23:45:28 · answer #8 · answered by kalyko13 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you are getting a lot of bad advice here young lady. if i were you i would tell your friend that nobody knows what is in the heart of another. a person's salvation is between that person and Jesus.
remember that nicodemus followed Jesus from afar off and came to him at night. so you never really know about the salvation of another person. only that person and Jesus. God bless you and your friend and especially her grandfather
2006-09-17 23:21:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's hard to see others when they have no faith in God and know that they are loosing a great opportunity. I would pray for this person, pray that they might be touched by God's grace and that hopefully God takes account of the good things that he did while on this earth. We can not make others saved, that's something that's up to everyone. I don't know who you are but I will pray for this situation.
2006-09-17 23:12:21 · answer #10 · answered by Max 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋