what should i do?

Question

I HAVE RECENTLY CONVERTED TO CHRISTIANITY! AND MY FRIENDS DONT SEEM TO CLICK YET THEY KNOW IM NOT ALLOWED TO DRINK OR SMOKE ANYMORE BUT THEY STILL TEMP ME AND PUT IN MY FACE AN TELL TAKE SOME OR SMOKE A CIGARETTE I DONT KNOW IF THEY DO THIS TO BE JERKS OR THEY SIMPLY DONT GET THAT I DONT LIVE THAT LIFE ANYMORE SHOULD I JUST GO FIND NEW FRIENDS? BUT THESE FRIENDS HAVE BEEN WITH ME SINCE 3RD GRADE A WHILE BACK I JUST DONT WHAT TO DO!

Answer 1

nothing

Answer 2

Its Ok if your old friends from the 3rd grade are still jerks, at least you are not anymore. And you can feel the torment that they are trying to do to you, that must feel crappy, they don't like your change, that's ok too, that's their problem, they want to keep smoking and keep drinking, again that is their problem, if they want to stop then maybe tell them that;s when you will be there for them. You have moved to a different level and they are still stuck below you. Time to tell them, if they don't respect that, just what kind of friends are they? Are they really your friends trying to tempt and destroy your new walk in life? Do you know who your friends are? Do you know who your enemies are? Do you know the difference?

Answer 3

Show you are different. You can say you can resist doing all your friends ask you to do according to the precepts of your faith. Perhaps ask them in return can they do the same. Now show them, you can also smoke, drink but not things that are against the law of the country. No prostitution please that is illegal sex. Get it legalized, but no same sex marriage. God has not made anything clear on this except for a man and a woman they can be married. You must be the salt and light for them. You must be able to bless them and set them free from the love of the world. As everyone knows except only the rebellious kind will not that we must avoid taking any food or drink that do harm to the body and mind. Remain as unique or special for this is what you are. A creature in the image of God, behave that way. Now remember God created things he said good so accept things that God says is good. You are a smart guy. You can ask this question. You know already what you must do. You will do well. God bless you.

Answer 4

The same thing happen to me. They couldn't understand that I did not drink anymore or do drugs. People were so use to seeing me with a beer in my hand, Its just that they cannot acept the fact that you changed. Honestly they can't understand the change in you. And there is part of them feeling that they are going to lose you now as there friend. Stay away just for awhile get strong than try to help them see the light be a example

Answer 5

why arent u allowed to drink or smoke? i've never heard of that in christianity. only in muslims. i mean, we drink wine to signify the blood of christ. jesus in his life had feast where there were wine. he even turned water into wine. if you're a recovering alcoholic, drink alcohol on special occasions, like weddings and others, but of a proportionate amount so as u dont get to the point where u get drunk. i guess you're friends are just teasing you and joking around with you. its what friends do. dont worry about it. let them b jerks, and if it really bothers, tell them how much u dont appreciate it face to face

Answer 6

I don't remember anything in Christianity that prohibits drinking and /or smoking.

If you have been "converted", it should not be a matter of "not allowed" or a temptation at all. It should be a matter of choice & free will.

The best response is a simple smile & 'No thanks - I don't need that any more...' Eventually, they'll stop offering, and if they are truly friends, they'll still include you in the non-smoking/non-drinking activities (softball, anyone?)

Answer 7

I am a recovering drug addict, when I got saved, the Lord told me to change my playground and change my playmates.. you know Moses had to climb the mountain alone in order to get to see God. He had to leave all the others behind him and travel that journey alone. I am not saying that you have to be alone, but there are times when the Lord will require to give up somethings that are bad influences in our lives that may be smoking, drinking, drugs ,friends, family, personal relationships, internet, music, porn, etc... things that we feed our souls that is of satan. My best advice to you is get into a good bible believing church one that believes that WHOLE word of God not based on "religion" but based on the Bible and start making new friends, the Bible says resist the devil and he SHALL flee, the Bible says that when the enemy comes at you like a flood that God will raise up a standard, when the enemy come at you one way he will flee from you 7 ways... When your friends see that you are standing for Christ, then they will either follow or they will leave you, that is how it is. Seek the baptism of the Holy Ghost, that is where your power comes from. Once you get ahold of that you will never give it up. Its not easy being a christian but it sure is worth it.
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God Bless You and welcome to my family, you are now my brother/sister in Christ and we are kings and priests of the Most High God and everything that was given to Jesus has been given to us Hallelujah.
God Bless... .

Answer 8

1. Use punctuation, so that you don't look illiterate.

2. Learn to use your caps lock properly. For instance, turn it OFF.

3. Think for yourself. If you don't want to smoke or drink, then don't. But whether you do or not, do it because it's what YOU believe in, not what a random religion tells you. As for your friends, same thing. If you want to stay friends with them, explain your viewpoint. If they still try to tempt you, either deal with it or not. Again, either way do it because it's your CHOICE, not because someone tells you.

Answer 9

If your religious convictions are strong, you will be able to avoid temptation. Only you are responsible for your actions, not your friends. They cannot be expected to change their lifestyle just because you changed yours. Your choice is either to become a stronger person and ignore the temptation, or to find friends who share your values (however, I don't think that abstaining from cigarettes and alcohol are necessarily Christian values).

Answer 10

Get yourself some new friends, but don't forget about your old friends either. Some new christians end up cutting old friends out of their lives completely. You don't have to do that, but getting some friends with the same beliefs is good for you too.

Answer 11

Good for you for sticking up for your beliefs. If your friends aren't respecting your beliefs they aren't really being good friends to you. I recommend that you don't hang out with them when they are smoking or drinking. That way you won't be tempted. You don't have to completely shun them, but you shouldn't put yourself in temptation's way.