I am a christian, but how do I make my friends listen to me when I am trying to tell them about god?

Question

me and my other christmas friends try to tell my other friends about jesus, but they just don't seem to want to know! They don't want to hear about it. They they go and make up really lame excuses about how their busy on sunday nights, and how they cant come to out amazing events at church.How do we make them listen to us???

Answer 1

I know what you are talking about. I don't know if this will work, but it is worth a shot. Whenever they have problems, say that God had a meaning and that it will all work out. Keep it up and don't get discouraged. Eventually, they will wonder how your faith is so strong. if this doesn't work, just say really good things about church...maybe say that there are hot guys there or something. If that doesn't work, pray that God will get through to them. I really respect you for trying to turn your friends around. keep persevering! :D

Answer 2

That is so wonderful of you trying to encourage your friends to go with you and your friend to church and how you try give them good news of our Lord Jesus Christ. Keep up the good work because it is not in vain. They may seem to act like they are not listening but one day all that you have said may come back to their memory once they are weary and sad. It's a time and a season for everything. And if you get snared by any chance and they don't want to hear then do as the scripture says.... It says if then they won't receive you then kick the dust off of your feet and move on. You are doing what the Lord has called you to do so don't keep pushing it on them. Move on to the next person. May God bless you.

Answer 3

This Sunday night I am going to the hall of Satan to go and pray to Satan, I want you to go with me so that I can MAKE you listen to me. Do you see how ridiculous that sounds? What is it with Christians thinking that you have the right to impose yourself on others like you do? You are like a plague that keeps trying to spread. Your friends have been very polite to this point and you can obviously not take a hint. Grow up and realize that not everyone has a childish view of reality, such that Christians do. They do not want to go to your brainwashing sessions or anything like that. And your amazing events at the church are no different than when Hitler did his rallies, they are designed specifically to make people feel better about themselves in that environment. You quickly become addicted to that feeling. Welcome to the world of brainwashing, you have been successfully controlled.

Answer 4

Have you ever heard the saying "Preach the gospel at all times, and if neccessary, use words."

Live a Godly life to the best of your ability. Your friends know what you believe. When they hit hard times, they'll remember you. You can't force someone to go to church, it does more harm than good to keep trying. Be a light, show God's love, and when they are ready, when God calls them, they will know that they can talk to you. If God isn't calling them, you're wasting your time right now. Plant seeds by simply being a light. The harvest may not be your job right now. Someone else may reap what you are planting and that is ok. Just be faithful to plant.

Answer 5

You can't make them listen, in the end it will have to be their choice, they are making lame excuses because you will not take no for an answer, the best thing you can do is respect what they chose to believe and have them repect yours. if they do not have any set beliefs, than just be a good friend to them with out pushing one on them, they will not exept any belief until they are ready to open their heart to one.

Answer 6

What you are doing is wrong, and you will end up pushing your friends away because of it. You have given them the option of checking out your beliefs, but now it is their decision. Continuing to force the issue when people say no has a name: It's called rape.

Instead, respect their right to have their own beliefs and opinions, agree to disagree, and enjoy each others company in other areas.

Answer 7

That free will is quite a b*itch ain't it? Especially when you're dealing with people who want to think for themselves. Why can't they be automatons like you and your christian friends?

Listen. People don't like being preached to. If your only reason for inviting them to your church events is so they can be 'witnessed to', you're not going to find too many willing tag-alongs.

My advice is to wait for them to ask you for your opinion on something. Then tell them what it is you believe and why you believe it. That's the only polite way to discuss your religious beliefs with people. The other times, we don't want to hear it.

Answer 8

You shouldn't make anyone listen to your talks about God if they're not interested. I'm Muslim, and Islam teaches us that we are NOT permitted to discuss God/Islam with anyone who doesn't want to hear about it. From the sound of your friends, that's exactly the case, so don't bother. Practice your beliefs yourself, and let them practice theirs freely. That's the best thing to do.
Peace and blessings of God be upon you and them.

Answer 9

You don't TELL them about God, you SHOW them. The best preaching is done without words. If you can't live your faith in such a way that it makes a noticeable, positive difference, you have no business telling others how they should live. If you can, THEY will ask YOU about it.

Answer 10

don't try so hard. I know you're excited about your faith & that's good but you don't want to be offensive or abrasive that does more harm than good. Don't try to force it on them they'll just tune you out. You can't "make" people listen, you can, however pray for God to draw them & to open their eyes to the truth. Be patient & not judgemental toward them.

Answer 11

Have you ever hear that old Groucho saying - never be a member of a club that wants you as their member. ? There is a lot of wisdom in that. Stop pressuring them. They heard you. Let them make the choice.