I do. My 14 year old son, my dad. I hope they end up saved. So christians when you tell them about Jesus do they ignore you or listen? And if htey ignore you do you just pray for them and leave them in God's hands. What about other people? Do you talk to them about God or do you just leave it and think if they go to hell they go to hell. What do you think chrisitans. Are you concerned for you loved ones of family and friends. You cannot do anymore than plant seed right? I mean you cannot save anyone that is the job of the holy Spirit. And if they end up in hell it will not be your fault becasue you have warned them and they chose to ignore it, so therefore it is there fault if they go there, as they sent themslefs there by rejecting Jesus.
2007-07-16 23:32:44 · 13 answers · asked by just me 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well, sure you could pray and worry about that or you could pray and worry about the 400,000 people who have been killed so far in the Darfur genocide. The downside is you won't be able to witness to them.
2007-07-19 16:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by Pangloss (Ancora Imparo) AFA 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your explanation said so much more than your question. YOU are afraid!!!!! If you have a firm belief and are confident in that, then why are you so afraid that Jesus will let you down if you have family that doesn't agree with your concepts? Plant the seeds and let them go or grow. Thats all you can do! If you over fertilize then you will kill another's will to listen. If a family member comes to you and asks questions, answer them with your full heart ... if they don't, then don't worry about them, they will find their own path.
By the way , I'm not Christian ... but my parents are born agains .. and we have come to understand that it is not the way you find God ... but that you do.... no matter what you call him/her!
2007-07-17 06:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Lou C 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
My husband was baptized 4 years ago. He knew from the beginning of our relationship how important my faith was to me, but he just didn't get the whole "God thing". (his words) Life was too lousy for someone who loved us to let it all happen. We would talk off and on about it, but I never pushed. I went to church without him for many years. Then, when we had children I had them baptized and told him he needed to go to church with me. He could just sit there, but he would be there. If nothing else but to help me with the babies! Slowly, he started following along. Then he started participating in the liturgy. Then he was singing hymns. And I'm talking slow!!!! Baby steps.
Then, one year.... I had a terrible time getting hold of him during lunch. He was always "in a meeting" when I called his work. Come to find out he was meeting once a week with our pastor, discussing everything and preparing for adult baptism! Boy, was I surprised that Sunday!!
But, I was patient. I never pushed my faith on him, except to sit by me at church. (And that was after having been together for 11 years!) It took another 9 years for him to come to Christ!
Was I sad during the time prior... definitely!! It hurt to think that I would not being spending eternity with the man I loved! Our time together would end at death. But, I prayed and I had patience and I had the faith that the Holy Spirit would one day show him the way.
2007-07-17 06:46:57 · answer #3 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just leave it alone after you tell them the truth. There is nothing you can do anyway. The rest is up to God when He decides to send the Holy Spirit to convict them. Yes, the majority of my family (parents, brothers, sisters) are all unsaved. They are catholics. They have been told the truth. It is up to them now. If they end up in hell, no I will not feel guilty, as they have been told, but I will however be very sad. As far as my children go, some of them are saved and a few are not, but are on the right track.
2007-07-17 06:45:02 · answer #4 · answered by Dakota Lynn Takes Gun 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I, even I, am Yahweh; and beside me there is no savior…a just God and a Savior; there is none beside me” (43:11; 45:21).
Does Bible refuse to accept the Jesus as ‘Savior’ and rejects the concept of ransom of Christians’ sins and crimes?
Ezekiel 18:20. The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him.
James2:24. Ye see then how that by works a man is just
Matthew 19:16-17. "And behold, one came up to him, saying, "Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?" "And he said to him, "Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments."
Jas 2:26. "Faith without works is Dead"
Proverbs 21:18. “The wicked is a ransom for the righteous, and the faithless for the upright”
According to Bile, God and Jehovah is Savior
Isaiah 43:11. I, even I, am Jehovah; and beside me there is no savior.
1 Timothy 2:3. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;
Isaiah 43:3. For I am Jehovah thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Savior: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
Isaiah 45:15. Verily thou art a God that hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the Savior.
1 Timothy 4:10. For therefore we both labour and suffer reproach, because we trust in the living God, who is the Savior of all men, specially of those that believe.
Titus 1:3. But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Savior;
2007-07-17 06:41:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You never give up hope for them in your heart.As you said plant the seed,let them see your faith at work! You can't think everyday.My family members are going to hell.It pulls you down,and you are judging.Just pray and read your bible!
2007-07-17 06:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by need2know 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, we need to tell them. If they reject it, we must "dust the sand from our feet". However, we need to live our lives as an example to them, because sometimes we are the only "Jesus " they will ever know.
2007-07-17 06:43:18 · answer #7 · answered by ccc4jesus 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
plant the seed and water it with tears while praying for them.
Live your life to be the best christian you can.Don't get defensive with them.live your life as an axample .Be the salt
they will get thirsty.
2007-07-17 12:25:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
my brother an i are atheists, my father is a non-practicing christian. technically hes agnostic.. the rest are christians.
2007-07-17 06:43:40 · answer #9 · answered by Pisces 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
So your religion teaches that your son and your father will suffer eternal torment?
Perhaps you should start questioning your own beliefs?
2007-07-17 06:39:00 · answer #10 · answered by langdonrjones 4 · 7⤊ 1⤋