And who's mom let her drink by age 11...had been with 4 different guys/12 kids...(yet graduated from harvard) basically we're talking the rich Southern florida life, and a daughter who's had no guidance, and she's probably the prettiest girl in the world so she's been through things/taken advantage of sexually.
point being without further details, the basis of my point is i'm trying to witness to her, and it's hard because there seems to be so much sin in her life that it's hard to see through it.
Point being how do you best witness to someone when they put a stigma on god and are so apathetic towards it?
2007-11-18 16:35:02 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
to clarify sorry her mom did through 3 marriages etc. not her
2007-11-18 16:49:15 · update #1
WHY are you trying to force your faith onto a troubled child?
The best I can suggest is to set an example to the girl - but NOT if you want to add "her scalp" to your trophies of converts (as you seem to be hell bent too).
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2007-11-18 23:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Rai A 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She has her own path to follow. All you can do is give her advice and support if she demands it. But otherwise, trying to bring God to her, with just your words will not give her the comfort she needs. Unfortunately religion doesn't heal pain. She's been hurt a lot and is probably full of hate, do the christian thing and share your love and good energy with her.
But dont force your beliefs on her. She will reject it even more.
2007-11-18 16:53:11 · answer #2 · answered by Mimza 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all I honor and respect your display of courage to post your feelings in a public forum like this. As well as your passion for trying to help another Soul find the light during a present time such as this. It takes guts to be willing to take all this flack.
What ever happened to "Unconditional Love" folks !
Ok, so you think she has been "blinded" and "decieved" by the "god of this world," and if she doesn't get "saved" her soul will be lost in hell forever. ...right?
Did Jesus say that ?
Read the Red and Pray for the Power.
That's my advice.
2007-11-18 22:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Adikavi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, from personal experience- she does not need to be preached to, or at.
She needs to be shown the love of God- if she has been through what you say, her sense of personal value is below zero- condemnation will only breed rebellion and further bitterness - she feels she is not important enough or valuable enough to be saved or protected. She needs a friend, someone to love her despite her sin and that is what Jesus does, if you are a Christian, then allow Jesus to love her unconditionally through you. I am not saying tolerate sin- just do not attack her over every sin- be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and only speak when and what He would have you speak to her.
In the case of the woman caught in adultery, Jesus defended her and protected her before he addressed her sin.
She needs to know that God values her, that she is loved despite what she has been through and what she has done, she needs to see that her value does not lie in what others said about her or did to her, she is not her sin and her sin should not define her. She is valuable because God formed her and knew her before she was even born, He made her valuable and the enemy sought to destroy that - she needs to be delivered from the bondage of the lack of self worth, she needs to understand she can come to the Lord just as she is and then the sin can be dealt with, not before.
Just live your faith, walk in the love and mercy of Christ, you have been forgiven much - you need to show forgiveness and love in your walk - she has to learn to trust you before she will receive anything from you.
2007-11-18 16:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Friend,
My heart goes out to your willingness to want to help this young lady.
My advice to you is ... "don't" preach to her with...words.
If you are a Christian, then you are to be a "living" example for her to SEE Christ in your life by "example." The more to talk to her about Jesus the more she will rebel because of the demonic influence in her life right now. The only thing a sinner knows to do is... sin.
I remember when I lived in sin. If anyone EVER talked to me about the Word of God... I would SHUT THEM OUT!
Jesus is our role model my friend, and we are to imitate His life. I know you are anxious for her life to change, and God is in the "heart changing business." Therefore, let your godly "lifestyle" do all the preaching. It's not going to be what you say, but how you live for Christ. Does that make sense?
Sincerely in His service,
lostnsavd...
2007-11-18 16:54:32 · answer #5 · answered by lostnsavd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Te best way would be to love her unconditionally and thereby modeling the love Christ has for her.
And then IF she wants to explore it more you can be open with your experience and information.
And you must be patient with her no matter what she says about Christianity, Christ, you as a believer, other believers.
And also, above all, don't be judgmental about the "sin in her life."
2007-11-18 16:40:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
prepared faith isn't reliable because of the fact each and each faith is synthetic.. and mankind screws each little thing up!! Having faith and believing in the father and Jesus Christ is all that's mandatory. there isn't any would desire to purely consume fish on specific days, or purely placed on specific clothing. God did not make those regulations up, guy did. And excuse me, yet no guy/lady is going to tell me how i'd desire to stay my life.. merely God can try this and easily have me obey Him. faith=undesirable faith=reliable Please do not hate God because of the fact you get carry of thrown right into a baptist relatives.. provide Him a shot and he will getcha on the main appropriate course :)
2016-10-01 04:00:23 · answer #7 · answered by parson 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
preach the gospel everyday. if necessary use words.
i think you need to live a life that is so radical and inspiring and amazing in comparison to hers that she looks at her life and says i don't deserve a single thing i have. i am nothing. and jesus christ died for a stupid silly little person like me. the creator of the world was born into a crap filled barn and was crucified for me. he shines through my weaknesses. he challenges me grows me guides me loves me. the life that does this is making your life as christlike as possible. be jesus christ to her because you may be the only jesus she'll ever see. take it one moment, one decision, one sacrifice at a time and do what jesus would do. all these moments that you just did what jesus would do add up to people being blown away by your life. (jesus in you)
2007-11-18 17:06:54 · answer #8 · answered by Kevin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was allowed to drink by age 11. Is that a sin? I didn't know. I guess half the people in my town are sinners.
2007-11-18 16:51:23 · answer #9 · answered by Laughing all the way 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just love her & walk in forgiveness. She is a sinner needing a Savior. So expect her to act like a sinner.
Then pray to God for wisdom & pray for her salvation. Pray in spirit & truth regarding her.
God promises to give wisdom liberally. God will give you the words to say at the right time. Just let your light so shine around her & just be the nice person you are.
2007-11-18 16:42:00 · answer #10 · answered by t_a_m_i_l 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋