I love talking about Jesus and what I have learned from study of his word. However I am finding some close friends or who I felt were close friends have decided not to talk with me any longer. I am confused about this. Does being a Christian mean you lose friends?
2007-04-04 02:37:26 · 32 answers · asked by Stay C 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As proved by many of the answers you've received here and the actions of your friends, the words of Jesus are true..."they will hate you because of me."
The world does not love the things of God. It rejects him and will therefore reject you. But God promises us we will be blessed if we are persecuted because of our love for him.
I know it is sad to lose your friends, but it is their choice. You should pray for them always, and love them anyway. You will make many new friends in Christ and your faith will be strengthened through this hardship.
May God bless you and comfort you.
2007-04-04 04:12:28 · answer #1 · answered by Misty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When your life really changes your circle of 'friends' will also change. Happens big time in move from school to job, from home to being on your own, from single to married. Think about it.
It is the same with a spiritual change, but in the case of Christ can produce enemies in your own home. As you can see from some answers here there are people who actually hate the Christ spirit or feel judged by it. Treat all with respect, unless commanded by the spirit to bring rebuke.
The Lord will also move you to himself in this manner and, in His perfect will, provide you with friends you can depend on. Just remember that this is a spiritual battle and we have a friend who sticks closer than a brother.
Let those who do not love talking about Jesus depart. Do not let the children of gloom and doom suppress your song:
However, don't become like many Christians who think they are following Scripture by force feeding the Gospel to the world.
The answer to your question is: Most always, for this is the dividing time. The loss is hard because you really care about your friends. Consider that the Lord may use your song to draw some later; for without Christ it is an empty world and they have no song of their own.
2007-04-04 03:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As Christian you are no longer your former self, instead you are a "new creation in Christ." You have decided to live for Christ instead of the world. Some of your friends may no longer be comfortable with your new values and way of living. But, Jesus addressed this issue in the gospels. Though we may lose some who are close to us, Jesus will see us through and comfort us. The main thing is to continue to pray and love your friends, but not to give up on your faith. Jesus told us that we would be faced with ill treatment because of our faith; don't let it discourage you. Turn to the Word for comfort.
2007-04-04 02:55:05 · answer #3 · answered by YoungScholar 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
alot of people don't want to hear about christ ; therefore you lose friends when you talk about the things you learned. you have to think about it this way look at the things they will be missing in life. when you are down god is always there. when you die god will be the one to take you to heaven. i would find some friends who go to your church that may go to work,school,etc..... with you and talk to them about god. if you are young and in school most of the people your age does not think god is cool. you should not let others affect you and your life of being christian. it is hard but in the long run you will have a better head on your sholders. if you are young just wait when you get into your twentys and see a old friend from school you will see that they are not married and have between 2 to 5 kids by different dads and they are having to be single parents. i run into this all the time. all my old friends say is i wish i hung out with you longer and found me a good man first,then get married,and then have kids. hopefully this will help you out to understand a little more.
2007-04-04 02:58:03 · answer #4 · answered by littleamanda19822001 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it does. Those who love the world will hate you if you are a true follower of Christ. The world hated Him and the servant is not above his Master. Be glad it shows you are on the right track. God calls a people unto Himself. He wants you to be seprate from the world In it yes but not of it. And thank God for it. Those who have crucifed the flesh as Paul speaks so beautifly about have died along with Christ to this world. They now have new life,life in the Spirit,partakers with Christ in His death and also in His ressurection. It is beautiful. Paul would say that he counted all he had before he knew Christ as dung. He longed to know Christ and the power of His resurecction. Do the same friend.
2007-04-04 05:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by dispesational7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You May Lose A few.
But If You are Still In The Wilderness Like Me, Trust me You Have No Friends. They May Look Like Your Old Friends And Family, But They Are Not The SAME People
No One Understands Wilderness Like I Do
2007-04-04 02:47:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not nesarraly. If you love talking about Jesus i suggest doing in with a group of people who also love talking about Jesus (a church group, retreats, etc..) Your close friends might think that you going through some spiritual change that their not comfortable with. BUT if you do talk in a group or retreat type area you will most likely gain friends that will be better for you spiritually. My solution is try to re-connect with your old friends if you want and dont press the religion topic talk about old things, weather, fashon, whatever. If you want to casually add in that your happy with your religion do so but dont seem over the top they will get the point and if they get that your not going to suddenly press them to be religious then they should be fine with being your friend.
2007-04-04 02:46:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sister in CHRIST you have not lost friends you have gained a family. The people who now shun you were not true friends only acquaintses. I encourage you to witness for CHRIST every opportunity you get. Also this is an excellent venue to be a witness. Answer as many questions as you can even those asked by non believers in order to bring more children to the family of GOD. GOD BLESS YOU. SEE YOU AT THE HOUSE.
2007-04-04 03:09:09 · answer #8 · answered by Nancy B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get into and stay on a steady dose of a good Bible-based church. Seek out people of your age group and build yourself up on a strong foundation. There you will truly understand what Jesus acknowledged would happen to the true followers of Christ. Those around you are not used to you and your very precious conversion
2007-04-04 07:59:58 · answer #9 · answered by JOHN 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, sadly. They may be uncomfortable. Religion and politics are the 2 biggest topics that people try to avoid because they cause arguments among friends and family members often.
Maybe they think you are judging them if they are drinking or sleeping with their boyfriends. Jesus said in the NT that people that hate Him will hate you. That you will lose friends if you follow the Lord. It happened to me but through time, a few months, I found new friends in my church and by joining a Bible study group.
2007-04-04 02:49:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋