have a clue as to where she should start. I told her that since there are so many religions to choose from she should just pick one and see if it works out.
Was I correct in telling her that, and if I wasn't what would you suggest she should do?
2007-01-24 10:27:22 · 10 answers · asked by Wanda W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
That's not a bad idea to tell her that... tell her to question the answers and analytically examine everything.
While I'm "atheist" as a Buddhist, I was where she is at now in my younger days... you just have to find a path that makes sense to you in helping you develop altruism and wisdom, whatever that might be.
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2007-01-24 10:35:55 · answer #1 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Have you noticed that many people say just do what feels right for you? Is religion or faith about what feels right to us? Would that not make it a man made organization. Isn't religion about establishing a relationship with God. In Christianity, God has reached out to man in the Person of Jesus Christ. If there is a God wouldn't we have to listen to what He wants from us.We don't tell God what we feel like having faith in. Many so called religions honour self, Christianity honours God. Self is put aside to follow the Savior. The place to meet with Christ is on your knees alone in your room or in a Church where you can talk to a pastor. One simply prays for Christ to forgive them of their sins and invite Him into their life. Ask Christ to lead you.
2007-01-24 19:53:52 · answer #2 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every person is looking for "God" in one thing or another some are more aware of it than others, while some don't even have a clue which "God" they are seeking, then there are those who think that there is no "God" at all yet worship a "God" such as money, self, others, time, job, children, wife, things, etc. etc.
Some people say that they are searching for "God" but can not find him, because they are refusing to see the God who has revealed himself to man, and made himself known to man, and made himself available to be known, this one is God that is revealed in the Holy Bible, and has sent His fullest revelation of Himself in the person of His Son Jesus Christ. Yet those who say I can not find him are actually saying I cant believe or worship God in Christ, they are saying I don't want to follow and obey this God, I want one that will allow me to do what I want and still allow me to go to Heaven. Yet the Bible says there is only one way to Heaven and that is through Christ.
Seek the LORD while he may be found, ask of Him for the forgiveness of sins. If you truly seek him with all your heart mind soul and strength you will find him for He has already found you, and has sent His word to you, it is even near you - the Word of God.
2007-01-24 18:42:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Where to find?? At the book store of course!! Try finding all type of religious book that truly shows that God is only one! That's how Cat Steven find his God!!
2007-01-24 18:38:10 · answer #4 · answered by Maya 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend to be very careful to look for the God Who is and not the god she would like there to be.
2007-01-24 18:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all God is not lost. all she needs to do is pray, get a good bible, the new american standard is a very good version and get plugged into a good bible teaching church for support. if she is serious. God will do the rest.
2007-01-24 18:36:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What does it mean to be a born again Christian? The classic passage from the Bible that answers this question is John 3:1-21. The Lord Jesus Christ is talking to Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin (a ruler of the Jews). Nicodemus had come to Jesus at night. Nicodemus had questions to ask Jesus.
As Jesus talked with Nicodemus, He said "...Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." Nicodemus said to Him, "How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother's womb and be born?" Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again...." (John 3:3-7).
The phrase "born again" literally means "born from above." Nicodemus had a real need. He needed a change of his heart--a spiritual transformation. New birth, being born again, is an act of God whereby eternal life is imparted to the person who believes (2 Corinthians 5:17; Titus 3:5; 1 Peter 1:3; 1 John 2:29; 3:9; 4:7; 5:1-4, 18). John 1:12,13 indicates that "born again" also carries the idea "to become children of God" through trust in the name of Jesus Christ.
The question logically comes, "Why does a person need to be born again?" The Apostle Paul in Ephesians 2:1 says, "And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins..." To the Romans in Romans 3:23, the Apostle wrote, "For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God." So, a person needs to be born again in order to have their sins forgiven and have a relationship with God.
How does that come to be? Ephesians 2:8,9 states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works lest any man should boast." When one is "saved," he/she has been born again, spiritually renewed, and is now a child of God by right of new birth. Trusting in Jesus Christ, the One who paid the penalty of sin when He died on the cross, is what it means to be "born again" spiritually. "Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation..." (2 Corinthians 5:17a).
If you have never trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ as your Savior, will you consider the prompting of the Holy Spirit as He speaks to your heart? You need to be born again. Will you pray the prayer of repentance and become a new creation in Christ, today? "But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe on His name: who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God" (John 1:12-13).
If you want to accept Jesus Christ as your Savior and be born again, here is a sample prayer. Remember, saying this prayer or any other prayer will not save you. It is only trusting in Christ that can save you from sin. This prayer is simply a way to express to God your faith in Him and thank Him for providing for your salvation. "God, I know that I have sinned against you and am deserving of punishment. But Jesus Christ took the punishment that I deserve so that through faith in Him I could be forgiven. I place my trust in You for salvation. Thank You for Your wonderful grace and forgiveness - the gift of eternal life! Amen!
2007-01-24 19:08:47 · answer #7 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her to pull herself together
2007-01-24 18:33:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Watch this video - then pass it on to your friend:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4136610474021109864&q=rawlings
2007-01-24 18:34:38 · answer #9 · answered by wefmeister 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Christianity, it is true just tell her to read the bible!!!
2007-01-24 18:33:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋