Help Wanted
While playing a game of Bookworm on Yahoo, I started thinking. Actually I started thinking an hour before, when I was on the phone with a friend. And then another friend afterwards, and a troubling thought clung to my head. I tried to work this out myself, but I can't do this alone. I paused the game to do this entry.
First phone call. My friend and I were talking about meeting new people, and the conversation turned towards church. He was interested in coming, but only to meet people. However, he said he would not participate in Christian activities because he was a Buddhist. Not allowed to take part in Christian events, he said. How do I pass on my faith to someone who's not interested, or unwilling, even? He's not too close of a friend of mine, but that doesn't mean I should give up on him?
Second phone call. My closest friend on the other end. We've been friends for about 6 years. We've been through a lot; lotta laughs, don't remember any tears. Definitely no fights or disagreements though. Both of us has changed since we first met, but our relationship has been tight throughout. I've become a Christian, and he's into other stuff. Stuff a Christian shouldn't be involved in. Yet we've been close for so long, and I won't let our differences separate us. I still respect him of course. Who am I to judge him, right? After all, everyone is a sinner. He asks me now and then about Christianity and I answer him as best as I could. I've talked to him about going to a church, but it happened rarely. I want to pass on my faith to him as well, but I always feel...scared, I guess? Maybe deep down, I find this topic "uncool" or something, but I know that's the wrong way to think. I'm not exactly sure why I keep hesitating. I care about him, and I want him to know about Christ as soon as possible, but whenever I want to, I tense up and avoid the whole thing altogether at the last moment. One reason I think is because I don't know enough about Christianity to tell others about it.
I need help. I don't know how to pass on my faith. I need lots of advice, readers. Hope it's not too late for my non-believer friends.
Please post comments/advice. I'm sure there are others out there struggling with the same problem and looking for answers.
First phone call. My friend and I were talking about meeting new people, and the conversation turned towards church. He was interested in coming, but only to meet people. However, he said he would not participate in Christian activities because he was a Buddhist. Not allowed to take part in Christian events, he said. How do I pass on my faith to someone who's not interested, or unwilling, even? He's not too close of a friend of mine, but that doesn't mean I should give up on him?
Second phone call. My closest friend on the other end. We've been friends for about 6 years. We've been through a lot; lotta laughs, don't remember any tears. Definitely no fights or disagreements though. Both of us has changed since we first met, but our relationship has been tight throughout. I've become a Christian, and he's into other stuff. Stuff a Christian shouldn't be involved in. Yet we've been close for so long, and I won't let our differences separate us. I still respect him of course. Who am I to judge him, right? After all, everyone is a sinner. He asks me now and then about Christianity and I answer him as best as I could. I've talked to him about going to a church, but it happened rarely. I want to pass on my faith to him as well, but I always feel...scared, I guess? Maybe deep down, I find this topic "uncool" or something, but I know that's the wrong way to think. I'm not exactly sure why I keep hesitating. I care about him, and I want him to know about Christ as soon as possible, but whenever I want to, I tense up and avoid the whole thing altogether at the last moment. One reason I think is because I don't know enough about Christianity to tell others about it.
I need help. I don't know how to pass on my faith. I need lots of advice, readers. Hope it's not too late for my non-believer friends.
Please post comments/advice. I'm sure there are others out there struggling with the same problem and looking for answers.
posted by J-FK at
6:09 PM
3 Comments:
Don't worry about helping someone become a christian. Just love them in such a way that they are drawn to the Christ in you. Simply let the Holy Spirit do the hard work! You, just LOVE!
Thank you, John. I don't know you, but I appreciate your comment, thanks.
There are some books on this. I have one called How to Share Your Faith by Greg Laurie. It's a short book, and very practical. Also there is one called Way Of The Master: How to Share Your Faith Simply, Effectively, Biblically-- The Way Jesus Did by Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron.
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