When you approach non Christians, are you always wondering how you could bring them to Jesus?
2006-12-20 11:17:38 · 38 answers · asked by saffirepagan 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
When I don't know someone, and I want to be their friend, it is because I see that person because they are in my life somehow. I don't know if that person knows Jesus Christ or not.
So, get to know someone first, and understand what person is all about. If they don't know Christ, I'll certainly invite them to know Christ as their Savior too.
My husband is my friend, but He doesn't know Jesus as his Lord & Savior. I would love my husband to get saved now, but He won't listen to me. I trust God for his salvation to happen, so he is heaven bound, but I am not responsible to convert him. God is the one who Is.
It is also written that he who saves many souls is wise. And will shine brightly (reward).
2006-12-20 11:21:37 · answer #1 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have very good friends at work who are Muslims and Jews and I have no intention of trying to convert them.You can't convert someone who is doesn't want to convert and is happy with their life now. Good friends are hard to find and I won't jeopardize these friendships by trying to force something on them they don't want. If they decide on their own that they want to convert I'll be there to help them.
2006-12-20 11:30:42 · answer #2 · answered by jim h 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can befriend somebody without the intent of converting them, and no I'm not always wondering how I can bring them to Jesus. If they're a good person I don't think they're going to Hell no matter what they believe.
2006-12-20 11:19:32 · answer #3 · answered by Atlas 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Absolutely! I am Christian and have many Muslim, agnostic and even a few atheists friends. My friendship is not based on the acceptance of others religious beliefs. My friends are my friends because of their soul. I feel I am more well rounded and open minded because of my multi-religional friendships. Do we discuss religion..sure! But is the intent conversion? No! I think it is dangerous to only associate with others that think like you. Stepping outside the box is refreshing!
2006-12-20 11:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by Mona Lisa 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
There is always a question in my mind and a concern for their souls...but I don't try to convert people. Most of my closest friends aren't Christian and one reason our friendships last is that I don't push my religion on them. Instead, I try to live by Christ's example and hopefully one day those friends will start asking questions. And I'll do my best to answer those questions.
2006-12-20 11:20:40 · answer #5 · answered by Eowyn 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You really have no clue about Christianity do you? Christians don't convert people. We spread the Word of God. That's all. I know I cannot convert anyone. Only God can do that. I have friends who are Jewish, agnostic, and atheist. No Muslim friends though. We don't go around preaching to each other. We do have religious discussions occasionally but so far we've all stuck to our own beliefs.
Merry Christmas.
2006-12-20 11:23:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I'm an atheist, so I wanted to take a moment to speak on this...
I have a few close friends, none of which are religious. We all get along, and we all have stories about our interactions with believers.
Every person I've ever gotten close to that is religious at all, not just Christians, but ANY believer, has tried in some way or another to make me question where I stand. I'm talking about people that are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist, etc. It doesn't seem to matter to them that spirituality is a PERSONAL journey. You don't get points for converting people.
When will people learn?
2006-12-20 11:22:28 · answer #7 · answered by T S 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋
Always choose friends that have something special about them that connects with you. Everyone has there own beliefs sometimes its best to just accept there ways and love them anyway. What you have suggested is not the way to go, if you like the person respect there beliefs.
2006-12-20 11:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No i just don't want to be hated and offended. I am a christian and you really need to look at reality on this one because i am a sinner too. A saved sinner, but a sinner, just like you. God will have a field day on this because he knows this is the BIGGEST Problem between sinners and christians. Just because we are saved doesnt mean we are permanently forgiven because we mess up too. I burned myself today and cussed by accident. I said Son of a Sh**, today. It is your choice to accept Jesus. You will not be unforgiven for it, if you deny him. He want's everyone to make a decision with honesty and sticks with it. I am a sinner just like you. So please don't blame every christian, if you are blaming. Because not all of us are at fault. Don't punish all christians like the US Military does, just because one of us goes to far and getting you to Join up with Jesus. All christians who try to live right are just doing what God has asked us to do. Please dont take this as Preaching because im just being honest from my heart, not my head.
2006-12-20 11:26:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dear Christian: I'm a Jew. when i approach a non Jew, why on earth would i think of trying to convert them? Maybe you need a little break from the bandwagon.
2006-12-20 11:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by Iseult 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Um no. I have friends who are atheist, agnostic, gay, jewish, and pagan. It is not my job to try and convert them. It is my job to live as an example and through that example show the love of God. Through seeing God's work in my life, they will question, and THAT will cause thier curiosity to arise. thats when I am there to answer questions and be there for them. Converting is a choice made by them through their growing relationship with God that HE and that person began.
2006-12-20 11:23:40 · answer #11 · answered by latenightdrives 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋