He is totally religious, but he dosen't know God. I want to help him understand that it isn't about religion. I want him to know God in person. What can I do besides praying for him?
2007-11-23 14:25:24 · 19 answers · asked by Sunshine 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
praying is the best thing you can do, because you are absolutely right is about relationship not religion. I do have a suggestion though if he is open to it- show him passages of scripture in the Bible about the Pharisees, and show him, how angry that Jesus was at them- for their religiosity. Consider to share the love of Christ with Him, because if you love Him the way that He does, He is bound to want to know Christ. I will be praying as well.
2007-11-23 16:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by AdoreHim 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are answerable only to God, or the "Lord of the Age" more specifically, and so is he.
He's not answerable to you, and if you're not led sincerely by God alone, or certain in yourself, when someone -is- in agreement with what God would say, which is rare, and varies every moment to fit the needs of the situation, you're not ready to become his teacher...
First you must teach yourself to listen to the "still small voice", which never wishes any ill will on anyone, and does not think of them in anyway you yourself would not like, Godliness is only to serve the most loving and generous nature, for that is the nature of God, even God's wrath is merely training for imperishable souls away from vain and transitory things which debar them from their inmost desire.
My advice:
Read 1st Corinthians Ch:13 over and over, and the second commandment, until its transforms your mind to an all perceiving state, or at least until its content with all others, until a certain truth is given for you to know, and then you may teach, but always teach yourself first, and offer kindness as best you can to others.
Sometimes the truth seems painful, because people attach their hearts to dying things, instead of immortal perfections, immutable truth -love others as you wish to be loved.
God bless.
2007-11-23 14:42:29 · answer #2 · answered by Gravitar or not... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because someone doesn't believe in God in the same way you do does not mean that they do not believe as deeply. Men and women approach worship differently, and in the bible it says the man is the head of the woman (in a marriage relationship). So really, you are the one who must pay obeisance to him, not the other way around. It is not an easy lesson for anyone to learn. Humility is a lesson from heaven.
2007-11-23 14:40:53 · answer #3 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you didn't mention or even imply it, I want to warn you that, if you are speaking about a guy that you find yourself even a little attracted to (whether either or neither of you is married is irrelevant,) be very cautious.
In fact, I would advise that you ask some trustworthy Christian men you know to witness to him. Many a woman/ man has been pulled into temptation and sin that began as honest "witnessing" to a non-believer.
2007-11-23 14:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by he_returns_soon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think he doesn't know God? Is it the way he acts or the things he says? Maybe he does know God but just has a poor way of showing it. Try not to judge him based on his religion, but look for God in him in all that he does or says and continue to pray for him.
2007-11-23 14:36:50 · answer #5 · answered by Getsaved 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
There are many that are religious in this world , and have no knowledge of Jesus . If you can get him to a Bible teaching church and pray for him , God can lead this person into knowledge
2007-11-23 14:29:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Introduce they guy to the Word.
Pray for him to be filled with the Holy Spirit, and encourage him to pray for it too
2007-11-23 14:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by Bobby Jim 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Pray for Him and let God take care of that for you..Show Him the light of Jesus,in you and then He will believe..
2007-11-23 14:28:33 · answer #8 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Show him through your actions. Being a believer is not about religion, it is about a personal relationship w/Christ. The best friendship we can have! Love him like Jesus loves him and live for Christ. He will seek the Lord if you show him the joy in it.
2007-11-23 14:28:33 · answer #9 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
Everyone has his own path. Allow him to follow his path. Leave him alone with his religious beliefs. And, don't pray for him unless he agrees to be prayed for.
It is very condescending to pray that others accept OUR version of religion.
2007-11-23 14:29:19 · answer #10 · answered by Libby 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋