I need advice to give my friend who isn't saved.
Any good advice to make my friend a believer?
She is 17 I would hate to see her go to hell. She is very sweet,kind,and caring person. I haven't said anything about god to her yet. I'm just waiting for the right time. And I think tomorrow is the right time to tell her about God. I just need help on what to say to her.
2006-11-12 17:34:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes now is a good time to tell her, and if she dont believe you let her see passions of the Christ. Just tell her what you know and what you feel and why you feel,and it may take longer than 1 talk,take her to church, if you have a minister you could have him maybe talk with her....go to this sight,it may help you ,its my blog group,join if you like..look in links...
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/understandingthebible/
2006-11-12 17:47:13 · answer #1 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is very kind of you to care so much for another's soul, however, Christ cares more than you ever can. If it happens, it happens, if it doesn't it doesn't. I would get into angry discussions with my brother, who accused me of going to church just because of our parents (because that was his reason). Well, I gave him the what-for, and a few weeks later, he was swimming in the Holy Spirit (ad nausem, I might add), and I felt so proud of myself, until I found out it had nothing to do with what I had told him about my faith. He had met an old friend from high-school, and they had instantly fallen in love with one another. Because she was so cheerful and always full of the Holy Spirit, I think it was her rubbing off on him, so I got deflated. My words might have been the boost, but she was the trampoline. After all, they had fallen in love, and he wanted to do what she did. God works in mysterious ways. Don't take credit for great works because of your measely efforts. It may never happen. It may happen in a way you might not like. I guess that kind of sounded negative, but what I really want to say is: all in good time, and learn patience.
2006-11-13 01:50:15 · answer #2 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can't make anybody a believer. God is the one who provides the gift of faith in his Son. See John 6:44.
Share your experience with coming to Christ. Introduce your friend to God's Word if she is unfamiliar with it--or point out places in Scripture that answer questions she has, if she asks you.
Apart from this, you can't force her to do or think or feel or believe anything. You can pray that God give her the gift of faith if you like, but do add "if it is your will" after you ask him.
2006-11-13 01:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by Gestalt 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best way is have a discussion on both of ur beliefs. Whatever u do, do NOT shove it down her throat. Unless she is ready to accept or change beliefs she won't and there no use forcing it on her. Because all that is going to do is cause animosity between u and her and then u will never have another chance convert her.
2006-11-13 01:38:50 · answer #4 · answered by Alternative Chick 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
People sometimes believe what they hear,but always believe what they see.Invite her to go to church with you,and let the Holy Spirit lead your words.If you will only wait on the Lord,she will be asking you all kinds of stuff.
2006-11-13 01:46:34 · answer #5 · answered by don_steele54 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Let her find her own way. God ain't a product to be sold if you can just discover the right pitch to close the deal.
2006-11-13 01:46:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
All the mighty Prophets (Peace and blessings of God on them) were preaching for One God Almighty.
Responsibility of those Prophets were to give Massage of Almighty to nations of there time and to Humanity.
From Adam to Muhammad, including Abraham, Moses, Jesus (pbu. them all) came with one massage, worship one God, Unique God, without partner, only provider, only sustainer, and only creator of every thing and universes. And they delivered this massage. Their job is done.
Now God can give inspiration to each and every human to accept massage. We, as Muslims, believe that Allah (God) has full knowledge of the past, present and future, yet all humans has been given free will to choose whether we wish to do good or otherwise.
This is also our responsibility to convey same true massage to others in case some one is unaware of it. But again our job is to deliver massage in tradition of Prophets, and pray to Almighty for good.
God knows best.
May Allah bless you and your friend, Ameen.
2006-11-13 02:00:44 · answer #7 · answered by Slave 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be aware that she may not be interested in "your" god. Have respect for all people. Something severely lacking in many so called "christian" today.
2006-11-13 01:45:13 · answer #8 · answered by Dick E 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
First of all, they are called Christians (not Christianity). Secondly, if you are a believer you should capitalize God. Lastly, leave her alone.
2006-11-13 01:37:26 · answer #9 · answered by Cerebal 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Your friend does't need to be saved. You said she is a sweet, kind, caring person. Let her have her own spirituality.
2006-11-13 01:38:52 · answer #10 · answered by LuvGrapes 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋