how can i change?

Question

i need some tips on how to influence this guy at my school (we are really good friends and have known ea. other since like kindergarden). he believes in evoulution and thinks that there is no possible way for "on 'all powerful' human could have created the world." We are really good friends but i still cant seem to convince him that the story of God and Jesus is true and i REALLY dont want for him to go to Hell. He jus doesnt believe anything i tell him. he says evoulution is in a science book, so it has to be tru but in the book it says its a theory and we said evoulution is in ONLY one book: a sci book. but the story of Jesus is in a History book && the Bible..but he said anyone could have made up a story and wrote it down. I realy need help with this kid because ever since i found out he believed evoulution i cant even look at him the same. I think about him a lot now and how i need to help him and this is mean but i seriously said that "i hope he gets in a car accident but

"I hope he gets in a car accident and God saves him and then he realizes that God kept him a live and that he shoyuld live for him." Me and all of my friends are saved and want him to be too because he is an awesome and hillarious guy. PLEASE help!! Thanx

Answer 1

What is wrong with trying to convert someone?

Matthew 28: 19 reads:

"Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:"

To answer the original question, ask for a time to sit down and discuss both views. Bring your Bible and use it to answer his questions. An open mind and a belief in God and his Word will help him understand that God created all things. Nothing that exists happened by chance.

Answer 2

Oh there are so many ways to reach different people. But it will never be God's condemnation that does it. Only God's mercy gives a person the courage to approach an otherwise unapproachable God. Remember this when you speak to your friend.

About evolution....read up on creation science yourself and really study yourself up. There are many resources that are out there that can help. Do a word search...go to a bookstore and pick up a book on it. Remember true science is observable, testable and the results are repeatable. You can no more "prove" God to him than HE can "prove" God doesn't exhist. This is important when we view evolutionary thought. No one was there originally and we all have the same "facts". We all have the same fossil record and the same moon and the same sun. The facts are there, testable and observable. It is our bias that sways how to interpret these facts. An evolutionist may see the fossil record and see a little water over a lot of time and a creationist sees a lot of water over a little time. A lack of soil layers supports a young earth. The lunar orbit supports a young earth...Even the radiometric dating that evolutionists use cannot date rock. It can only date in the thousands NOT the millions. And it can only date something that has once been alive. So our bias sways our thinking. There is no iron clad dating method that doesn't have "strong" evidence to support an earth millions or even billions of years old. I believe true science supports a young earth model. Do some study and only then will you have the tools to go to your friend and not try to convince him, but give him reasons why YOU believe. He has to make the ulitmate choice, and all of this may not even do it for him. I'm convinced that many nonchristians would refuse to believe any evidence to support the God of the bible. If I were to prophecy a supernova on a specific date and time in a specific location in space and say when it happens, it is evidence that God exhists....some evolutionists would merely spend the rest of their life trying to either prove it wasn't as I said it would be, that it was a coincidence or water down the findings to show that some "natural" process was at work. So you have your work cut out for you. God bless.

Answer 3

Even if God spares him from a car accident that doesn't necessarily mean he'll give his life to Christ. I know a friend who almost died because of a rare stomach condition who I, as well as she, believes the Lord was the One who brought her through this. However, it only lasted a season and she was back doing the same things she did before she got this condition.

Just pray for him constantly. Let your life be a witness to him and not your words. God will do the rest. It's always in His timing.

Answer 4

i can see how frusterated you are, but it's never a good idea to wish harm on someone, even if you believe it to be for their own good.

You need to remember that people will know we are Christians by our love, not arguments. Don't think of your friend as an enemy because he believes in evolution. Love him as a friend, and PRAY FOR HIM. When situations present themselves, don't shy away from your beliefs, but don't try to make your friend feel dumb, either.

One thing i believe helps when trying to convince someone of a different viewpoint is to let them know you understand where they are comming from, and try to come at it from their angle.

Like your friend points out that evolution is in school books. Remind him that it is listed as a theory, therefore unproven, and that other view are viable.

Then he would probably go into a rant about natural selection and missing links and adaptations... DON'T BLOW HIM OFF!!! If this is what he believes, you need to understand it to see where he's coming from.

There are many books that talk about evolution and the holes in the theory. i suggest talking to your pastor about it, and read up on the subject. He probably believes in evolution because of how it presents it's case. If that's how his brain works, you need to present God in the same kind of way.


Above all, you should always pray to God that you are a good example. Don't be ashamed of God, and trust Him.

i do hope that it goes well for you and your friend, and i will say a prayer for you

Answer 5

I have an idea! Let him think this way. Its his choice, and whether you care or not- he's figuring this out on his own. Religion isn't for everyone, and should not be pushed. Personal beliefs are just that! PERSONAL! If he can make sense of evolution, then he's looking in a different direction than you. Neither of you can ever be sure (no, really- I'm trying not to interject my own opinion into this, so please bear with me!)- and these are two alternative sets of beliefs. Your religion isn't the only choice he has, and you should probably let him look around. Whatever he finds will allow him the kind of comfort that is necessary for him to be him!

Answer 6

The greatest and most amazing thing about God for me is his love. That he can look at me, and say "Oh, abby, I love you" That he can look at a sinner, and love them. That he can look at ME a sinner and tell me that he loves me. So tell him how much that God loves him! Read him the verse:

Psalm 139:17-18

It says that God loves us so much that when we try and count the number of lovely thoughts about us; they outnumber the grains of sand on the earth.

Isn't that AMAZING? So Tell your friend this verse, and ask god for patience of your heart, and a christian breakthrough. Ask God to open this friend's heart, and have him listen to what you are saying with an open mind. Sometimes, when I want to share the word of God, I get frustrated too. Our socioty is so into all the crud that the world has today such as porn, T.V., drugs, video games, and a lot more, why would they want to listen to you? So you need to ask for God's help and pray constantly. Okay? Good luck, and God bless you!

-Abby

Answer 7

You hope he gets into a car accident? That's not a very nice thing to say. Have you totally given up on him to the point where you want him to be in a car accident and get hurt?

Answer 8

Okay first of all pray for him and let it go. He's going to have to want to change himself. Continue doing what your doing what your doing sometimes people chang from example. But never wish harm on him. I know you want him to see things the way your seeing it but sometimes things just don't work out that way. And you may have to distance yourself from him because the bible also states bad company corrupts useful habbits. With this said i wish you and yours a happy holiday

Answer 9

I believe in evolution for the most part,and I am a Christian.Just treat him like a friend.Maybe suggest that he try to blend God and science.But,try to chill out.If you get in his face he won't listen to you,just as you are not listening to him now.I think you both can learn from each other.

Answer 10

Leave the guy's head alone, and pray that God will explain to you why it is that you're such a control freak.

You've got no right to discriminate against him on the grounds that he's not "saved".