i lost a very close friend of mine because i told her the truth about her religion and she did feel insulted...but i wanted to show that only Jesus can save her (she believes in Mother Mary who cant save the world and who was only human) but when ever we tried to reconcile i would bring it up again because i am proud to believe in the Trinity and Jesus is my Abba whom i love very much and wanted her to know the Truth and i am very much happy i did.
so how many of u here have lost ur close friends because of spreading the Truth?
2006-11-20 21:23:57 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
thank you Slave to JC,Tony the Tiger and Spreading Truth for ur answers and all others who supported me it has given me a lot of strength to move ahead and know that He is happy.
2006-11-20 21:44:47 · update #1
sorry its Searching Truth.
2006-11-20 21:45:32 · update #2
thank u those people who i have mentioned on top and others but i feel the one who has written about their experience helps me a lot more.
2006-11-21 02:23:36 · update #3
I use to be a bartender and have had people who don't really associate with me much anymore because of it. I also have some family members disappointed because I left the Catholic religion to become a born again Christian. I also use to read tarot cards and play with ouija boards and such, and have burned them all, but I have a friend who still does automatic writing and we don't speak much anymore due to my changes in life. I have told her the truth, but she insists she knows it all.
Through all this, I have lost some friends, but have gained alot more. I even have old friends back in my life that were Christians when I was reading and all. They stayed away from me because they were scared of it and I now realize that they were right when they tried to tell me the truth. They knew that someday I would find the truth. Just have patience with your friend, and pray for her to see the truth. I am still praying for friends that have not seen the truth. I have witnessed the Lord Jesus to some, but they still are not there yet. Jesus does say in the Bible that we will be disliked because of His name. I hope this helps you. God Bless.
2006-11-20 21:35:18 · answer #1 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 2⤊ 3⤋
My Husband does not believe and i have to be very careful around him in what i say, all i can do is pray for him and believe that God will bring him to the light and the truth as he did me, I also has a friend that believe in Jesus
But not as the Father, Son and Holy Spirit being one as i do, we are still best friend because we respect each others, But that does not stop me from praying that she will find the truth , You can not make people believe what you do. Trust in God to do the work that needs to be done,Why don't you try telling your friend that you are sorry and maybe you can still be friends. I hope your friend forgive you again and next time try not to push but wait and trust in the Lord
May God Bless you and have a great day
2006-11-21 05:46:11 · answer #2 · answered by jan d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many stories in the Bible that deal with Jesus and the people with whom he associated (healed, forgave, counseled, prayed for, etc), were people who Jesus felt were not on the same line with Him "spiritually". But he did not turn them away, or turn away from them. he simply taught by example. I am afraid you may have said too much to your friend to offend her. Your loving actions would have spoken much louder, and your continued influence been effective for your goal, which was to have her see YOUR beliefs are the Right beliefs. (that only remains to be seen) Evanglization is a privilege, but first you must gain the person's trust and respect if you are to be at all convincing. I'm sorry you lost a friend, but you should be more sorry you lost the opportunity.
2006-11-21 06:20:57 · answer #3 · answered by askmee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People like you have all the friends you deserve. When you grow up and realize that your truth is not everyone's truth, you may be able to hang on to people who previously liked your company. Unfortunately it's in the Christian mindset that you are absolutely right and everyone else is absolutely wrong and will burn forever in the lake of fire... You've even got a little prophesy for yourself to say how you will be hated at the end of times but should press on anyway. Is there any way we can stop this stupid cult? I can just imagine how you told her the "truth". It's amazing she's not more grateful, isn't it?
2006-11-21 05:35:18 · answer #4 · answered by Bad Liberal 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You should never belittle someone else's religion or belief system, especially when they are Christians like you say you are!
How UN-Christian of you!
Both of you believe in Jesus, but you have to create dissention and completely ruin your friendship because she loves Jesus a little differently than you?
You're not worthy of friends.
Your friend is the real winner here.
2006-11-21 07:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Jake 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She was repelled because you did not bother to try & understand her beliefs. Mary is a saint, not God, and you do not properly understand catholic beliefs. I don't mean to hurt you by saying this, but it is the truth. I have not lost friends for "spreading the Truth" because I do not tell others how to live. I love them unconditionally, as Jesus taught, and THAT is the real way to spread the Truth.
2006-11-21 05:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by kristalshyt 3 · 5⤊ 1⤋
You can always share you thoughts and beliefs with your friends but telling them that they are wrong for not believing what you believe is wrong in itself. So you are "happy" that you made yourself seem more superior to your friend, would Jesus have felt that way or done that? Religion is personal and it's not your job to corrupt another persons belief and certainly not in a way that makes you feel "happy" about it. You need to look at why you believe what you believe and be content with that and not make another person feel bad. Shame on you for indulging in another persons pain! We all are human and deserve love and respect and it's clear you haven't offered either to your poor friend. Believe what you believe for yourself and let others believe what they believe for themselves.
2006-11-21 05:46:46 · answer #7 · answered by chrissy757 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your friendship ended because your friend did not follow the same religious beliefs as you do?!
THANK YOU! you have just proven once more how narrow minded and ridiculously over the top some Christians can be.
2006-11-21 07:43:16 · answer #8 · answered by Not_a_toothless_pirate 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am happy that you have found your path, but you must understand that other people have different roads they must walk, and trying to make someone follow you is a mistake. Be a good humble person who is sensitive to others and you will draw friends. Preach and tell people that they are wrong and you will drive many away.
I know that I'm "one to talk".
Peace
2006-11-21 05:43:39 · answer #9 · answered by Just Wondering 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As a christian don't push others away. Start with the basic rules and then show them Jesus. If you start with what they don't understand, then why expect them to understand? Just take your friend by the hand like a child and start with the basic rules, then move up the latter. I'm sure at first you didn't totally understand everything. Keep the faith, but don't let it hold you back. Let your faith free you. Then it will free your friend.
2006-11-21 05:35:49 · answer #10 · answered by weism 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋