2006-10-20 08:52:35 · 12 answers · asked by Shal 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, I find it works best to get to know somebody and disciple them in their faith and relationship with the Lord. You never forget about them b/c now we're friends.
Also, technically, people just make disciples...God is the one who converts people.
2006-10-20 10:42:34 · answer #1 · answered by Turmoyl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hi
It would appear that you have been hurt by some well intentioned "Christian" person.
Sorry about that
Christians are supposed to follow Jesus as an example. Jesus developed relationships with people and did not "hit em with the gospel" and walk away as some today are in the habit of doing.
When someone tells someone else about what Christ has done for them it is called witnessing. However, that person's input stops there and the decision to accept Christ is up to the other person. Whether they accept or reject Christ, it is not the witnesser but the Holy Spirit that they respond to. The witnesser is only an instrument used by the Spirit to reach out to others.
That said, there is no Biblical excuse for "abandoning" a new convert. We are supposed to form relationships wherein a new convert can feel the love of God through others. Christians who become so wrapped up in their own little worlds so that they ignore or just don't see others who need a friend give the faith a bad reputation.
Suggestion: if you have become a Christian but have no friends, look for a church that has people your own age where you can attend. I would not consider the habit of "church hopping" a correct behavior yet we all need and want fellowship with others who believe like us and are at least close to our age and interests. So switching churches in that case is OK. You could also seek out others to attend with you and grow together. Many famous Christians (including John Wesley and Whitfield) have done this and ended up forming classes, clubs or entire denominations!
May the one who "abandoned" you come to recognize their error and correct their ways...
2006-10-20 10:30:04 · answer #2 · answered by Gilley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's a very very good question and a very truthful one as well. Far too often people go out and do mass conversions, and do absolutely no follow up. Not even so much as giving them a Bible or someone to call if they have anyquestions. So WHY? I guess for a numbers sake. These people have lost sight of the big picture which is to "go and make disciples" and disciples are those who are not only converted but followed up with, spent time in study and prayer with, sort of a "boot camp" if you will of all things bible/christian oriented. That takes time, and most christians sadly fall into the "casual christian" category and don't make the time to commit to one person. What would that be like to convert one person, spend time with that one person every week, talk on the phone everyday. do bible study with every week etc etc, and only that one person a year. That would be awesome, and next year that person finds someone who's seeking and leads them and disciples them, I think this is a better example of Christs desire for us, not just "blitzing" people and leaving them be. So again the why bother would be to look good, to make oneself feel more "christlike" and overall a very lame imitation of what Christ wants for us.
2006-10-20 09:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by mamatoshreksboys 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The best advise for that, do not try to change anyone to become like you. But maybe you should change your belief by accepting other people as to who and what they are and tell them that you also wanted to be accepted too as what and who you are. By then, you do not have to worry about forgetting them one day. After all, no one really forgets, it is just that people should be let to move around and be in another place or situation where there will be new things to find and discover for all of us to grow.
2006-10-20 09:06:00 · answer #4 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My mind may be slippery, but at least I know God's isn't.
But really, I would hope if I moved, or they moved, or one of us got amnesia, or for whatever reason lost contact with a person they would still have strong friends and support in the congregation they attend.
thanks
2006-10-20 08:55:45 · answer #5 · answered by daisyk 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes that's one of the problems that converts face in any religion. There are no follow ups or assistence in their journey to Truth. It should not happen but unfortunately it does.
2006-10-20 09:00:26 · answer #6 · answered by ATK 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Who says I do? Every person that God has used me to share the Gospel with, and has since received Jesus as Lord, has maintained contact with me, except those who for whatever reason, have chosen not to.
Those I've shared with and didn't turn to Christ at that time, only God knows about, since at the time of my sharing with them, they didn't want me to know them, or contact them.
2006-10-20 09:02:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that some people think they look better in the eyes of their god/s if they convert more people.
They go with a quantity over quality.
2006-10-20 09:03:22 · answer #8 · answered by Miss. Bliss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I wouldn't forget them. All they have to do is e-mail my name.
2006-10-20 08:56:03 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
well dont convert anyone they need to make that choice on their own
2006-10-20 08:54:41 · answer #10 · answered by isthisthingon79 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋