Can a CHRISTIAN be FRIENDS with a NON-CHRISTIAN or an UNBELIEVER?
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- In this video, I answer one of your questions: Can a Christian be friends with a non-Christian or an unbeliever? There seem to be different views on this and that is why I turn to the bible to answer this question for us.
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In this video, I answer one of your questions:
Can a Christian be friends with an unbeliever or non-Christian?
We have to look at what the bible says about being friends with unbelievers. The answer is not as simple as many might think and that is why I decided to make a full video about it to explain this. The short answer is, yes.
Just remember not to join them in their sin, but to be an example. We are from this world, but not part of it. We are called to be holy as God is Holy and we have been set apart. Watch the full video to understand this better.
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Love everybody.
Hate the sin not the sinner.
Grace Elizabeth L
Psalms 5:5 shows that God does in fact hate sinners, when churches say “God hates the sin, not the sinner” it’s a complete lie. When people choose sin over God, He hates that.
But don't be surprised. This will make the sinner hate you. Because they love their sin. John 3:19
@Grace Elizabeth L That quote is not in the bible. God is angry with the wicked everyday this quote is. Jesus Christ came to bring peace between God and man. He didn't come to bring peace between men Matthew 10: 34-37. If a person is not covered by the blood of Jesus Christ, Gods wrath abides upon that person. God is angry with that person everyday. People say we all sin that is true but if u are in Christ God does not see your sin he sees his son. But that is not a license to sin Jesus said if u love me obey me. You are so Wright God has to punish the sinner. I mean the one not covered by the blood of Jesus Christ.
@@thomas7571 Amen
@@eddiesblacksmithingkjv9185 true, God is angry with sinners and he does hate sin but just because he is angry with them when they choose sin does not mean that he hates them. If a father is angry with his child when they die something wrong, does that mean he hates them? I don't think so.
Since I was saved in 2016, 4 or my friends ended our friendships. 3 or them mentiioned that they're sick of hearing me talk about God. We were not on the same wavelength. I pray that God finds me a christian woman friend. A good friend.
Emy Black hi army I feel the same way. I don’t have or female Christian friend & I would love that also
Sounds exactly like my walk.
You can be my friend. I love talking about God as well
We can be friends.😇
Who's ready for jesus to return?!?!!!
I want some Christian friends so I can have someone to relate to I’m a work in progress !
Same here!
I think this is the most difficult part of being converted..
Building a new network..
It’s hard at first but don’t lose hope. Pray and God will lead you.
The old era of my life is passing on. My last friend a "cold" Christian (he professed to be Christian but did not love a Christian lifestyle. He was a worldly Christian who loved in the flesh and not through the spirit). I'm looking forward to a new era with new experiences. I know it will be hard but I have Jesus and the holy spirit to guide me!
Same how old are you?
Me too
This is my experience: When I gave my life to Christ, I thought I had to stop hanging out with non-believers because growing up in an all Christ following family, we didn't really fellowship with with non-believers. We knew them, but didn't hang with them. I later found out that it's not the will of Christ. How can we share the love of Christ if we cut them off? As I matured in my faith, my unbelieving friends truly treat me better than the "Christian" ones. I even get more support and motivation in my beliefs from them than I do the "believers". My friends know where I stand with my faith and I share the love of Christ with them. I do not use profanity and I ask them to watch their tongue when I am around and they respect it. I will have a glass of wine with them every once and a while but I know when it's time to roll and they respect that. I can feel when I begin to display traits that are not of God because of my company and I have to separate to regroup and I tell them that and they accept it. I can't, however, share a lot of what God shows me with them because they will never understand. They know I am super peculiar though because I don't hide it. Most of my military career has been guided by non-believers. They always gave me the honest advice about my career moves but would always say, "You know God so talk to Him and pray about it". As I continue to deepen my faith, I am taken back on how many believers shun non-believers but I get it, it just takes spiritual maturity and wisdom to understand how to be with them but also not of them. We are to love them without conforming. We are to live the word because most aren't reading it. We are to be God's mouthpiece without intentionally pushing them away from Christ. We are to be the change God wants to see. I just thank God for where He has brought me from and where He's taking me. All praise belong to Him!
You sound all right
Amen!!!
I totally agree with you. I work in the medical field and the Baptist church would have mass at my work in the nursing home unit. Before I really devoted myself to christ I noticed that when the Baptist came to offer church services as they came into the unit they looked down on us almost like saying we are going to heaven and u sinners are going to hell. Which is true, but not by their hand but by the hand of Jesus Christ. Which is what they did not understand. Most people will be driven away by such actions, not drawn in. I promised myself I would never make anyone feel like that. Pride is something most Christians need to understand can even with the best intentions consume them.
@@user-xs2qq7kv9w Now why did you have to come for me today? Nonetheless, I don't debate but I will tell you this, I LOVE YOU AND JESUS LOVES YOU! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO REPENT! YOUR SOUL DEPENDS ON IT!!! GOD IS LOVE! PEACE AND BLESSINGS TO YOU!!!
@@user-xs2qq7kv9w Your twisting the Gospel for your own needs. If your so against the Only True God, why bother to come on this site and make your BS ridiculous comments.
I wanna preach to my friends about the Word of God. I know they believe in God but never felt his real presence. I ask God to give me strength to talk to them .
How did it go?
I do also i ask God to give me strengthen to tell people abt him
me too!!!!!!
Just find an opportunity to talk about it. I did and i told them about Jesus and what he did for us, felt so good
one way i’ve noticed it’s easy to talk to friends about God is to tell them of your experiences.
in my experience, it is very difficult to be a close friend to an unsaved person. sometimes God might even ask you to stay away from them. Ultimately it is about listening and following God, wherever He leads you.
Thank you for your valuable comment! God bless you!
Yes exactly
The same here
So long as you're pulling them up more than they're pulling you down is the key.
I wouldn’t be friends with someone if i feel they are “pulling me down”
Well basically I dont have any friends at all there is only one friend that I have is Jesus Christ
TuHotChocolate Baby same
Same
You belong to a church? it is good to make friends that are like minded
@@Mongo-ui1ll that's the point about it they dont accept me for who I am
That sucks. Don't you think your god put other people here for a reason?
You should come in india once and preach here
I agree with you
@Ahin Johny no no we all are also here so God is there he will protect us from the world don't worry preach the words of God.
Mathew 28 (18 to 20 says go and make disciples.
Teach them how I tech you
@@chanrimsu gasuamo
Love from Tamil Nadu
Yes
I find it from my walk that it’s so hard to be around a non believer. I tend to be drawn into gossip or a speak about someone negatively. The Holy Spirit is helping to feel really bad about this. So I tend to avoid calling my best friend anymore. When I was a lukewarm Catholic I don’t have a problem with these kind of things. But ever since my conversion 7 years ago our Lord have changed me and helps me a lot. Every time I reflect on his goodness for me, my family and those around me I often cry and praying to be more close to him so I can please him. I battled with this question many times and I have to say i do stay away from those whom doesn’t want to embrace God. I don’t believe on pushing a belief on anyone. But I’ll share my testimony of how God changed me completely and have been working in me. I just think I need to be Holy so I can pray for everyone’s soul.
Gwen Hoang So it´s "hard to be around a non believer" but you have no problem shoving YOUR beliefs and your ideas down their throat. Right?
Gary Williams I find that your accusation is not call for! I personally don’t believe in pushing my belief on anyone. I’ll share my experiences with non believers but it’s up to them to be open or not. I’m sure you’re a reasonable person. You know that making anyone to believe your ways is impossible. We can’t change others only ourselves. Each one of us must see the need to believe otherwise we’ll not get to it. Please be reasoning in your comments. My comments is only my opinion of how it works for me.
@@gwenhoang4018 That´s NOT what you said in your comment. Quote, "I tend to be drawn into gossip or speak about someone negatively" So there is no love in you if you speak about someone negatively because they are not relgiious and do not believe as you do. I have tons of people who believe in religion, and the subject NEVER comes up. Nobody cares! But it seems to be a BIG agenda in your life. I don´t "speak about someone negatively"for their goofy religious ideas, original sin, virgin births, being "saved" and all the other nonsense, I leave it alone, most friends of mine are into sports, not arguing religion, we have a better way to spend our time.
Gary Williams. Goofy religion. You do realize I’m Asian? I’ve experienced with other religions. You’ve your own experiences and perspectives. See how ever you like. I’m just merely speaking to those that have almost similar experiences as I’ve. And I want to share my difficulties with them. If you strongly against this than perhaps you should come into this group. If you’re hear to learn great but if being here in this group created frustration for you maybe this is not the right place. I was once a non believer so I could see why you don’t think the same way as I do. Please consider that I’ve a different view point and I hope you could be ok with that as I’m ok with your thinking. You can see however of me as you wish.
@@teenherofilms The statement "you have no problem shoving YOUR beliefs and your ideas down their throat," is actually a form of shoving post-modern beliefs down other people's throats. This is because the intention of the statement is to influence the person not to share their beliefs because it conflicts with your post-modern view that everyone should hold whatever beliefs they want, and they should be free of being exposed to opposing beliefs.
Love your neighbor as you love yourself! Love even your ENEMIES...
Non believers are enemies?
@@residentgomez yes
@@residentgomez yes,whoever is not with me is AGAINST me -iesous in gospel says this
There's always the risk of Christians compromising their faith for the sake of maintaining relationships with their friends from before converting to Christianity. I've been a Christian for 22 years and I'd rather lose a friend than lose relationship with my Saviour. Unfortunately for some week Christians friendship with old friends is sometimes more important than following Jesus in faith.
Can you give some tips please. My old friends were always there for me in hard times. But I am now a born again and everytime I try to speak to them about Christ they rather call me 'showoff' Or 'crazy' also they are Christian but lukewarm. Idk I am stuck. Don't wanna lose them since they were there for me always💙
@@yourstruly4244 The tip is simple: if your old friends try to take you away from the Lord, then you should avoid them. "You can't serve two masters"
Amen any day! Lol
9 Proverbs 12:26 NIV A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.
That about sums up the topic. No need for a lengthy discussion.
For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor UNCLEAN person, nor covetous man, who is an IDOLATER hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.[Ephesians 5:5].
@@JerrysJets There is a need for those who need details. The point of this channel is to break down God’s word and site it whenever answer common questions about God/faith so that anyone can understand it.
1 Peter 5:7 “Turn all your anxiety over to God because he cares for you.” Jesus loves you dont give up on him!❤!
"You are in the world but you are not PART of the world" I love this and this whole video thank you for this. I need to pray for forgiveness because I have sinned and cussed with this friend and even saw him steal something. I am ashamed and asking for forgiveness
The problem is, just about everyone says they’re ‘Christian/Believer’. They have a head knowledge belief only, but are not born again of the Holy Spirit. Many call him Lord, but Jesus is not their Lord.
Pure Bride
Most are like that
That’s very true as they aren’t truely born again. When we are truely BORN AGAIN we start undergoing a transformation. Our old lives are left behind and we have new godly and spiritual desires. We want to please our HEAVENLY FATHER and we are shown our sins and we confess them. Though I’m still struggling in some areas, as we are unfortunately still in these corrupted bodies, until JESUS RETURNS.
Nope. There's Muslims that aren't Christians, Hindus, Buddhists, atheists and tons of other religions. How self centered of you to think that everyone believes the same as you.
@@myroom1913 Well, at least I know how to spell truly. Lol.
Those are Christians who use god/ Jesus as a religion rather than a relationship.
How can we win them, if we avoid them ? We should pray ,that they see Jesus in us !
In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
I am friends with many non believers and am relieved to hear this video's gracious message but there is something I am struggling with which is sharing my faith. Whenever I try to express my faith in jesus to people the words can't seem to come out the way I want them to. My mind draws blank and I can't say the words I want to say. What I'm asking is if you could please do a video on how to actually share and express my faith with others and how to get them closer to god.
If you want to keep your friends, don't.
Religion and politics as conversational topics are the fastest ways to end relationships. If you expect them to listen to why you believe their beliefs are wrong, you have to be prepared to give them equal time to tell you that yours are the wrong way to go. Best to avoid altogether.
Ask God to help you in prayer.Ask him to provide perfect times to share your faith.Ask him for courage and to input the words you should speak into your mouth.And relax
Respect free will
You can share or give the knowledge of God, Christ, holyspirit,the kingdom to your friend s through various ways:
1) you can leave a short message under your wassap page but make sure you add a scripture to the message, that draws them to quietly go and check the bible.you could add picture to the wassap page that reflects your message E.g you could write Without rain, there will be no food on earth. Then put Isaiah 55:10-11. I know of few friends who use to lay curses ,swear ,angry at the rain, but since posting it, or other messages under my wassap, you be amazed at response or someone asking you questions based on what you posted. Or E.g you could write" Christ told us let our eyes be flooded with Light, for the light enable us to see you could put Psalm 119:130&Proverbs 4:20
2) you can use tracts too, you be amazed how cheap it is to print,you can add your number.if you wish. you can dedicate a number so in case people you give need ask questions, so you can answer them
3)send them true Christian songs, teaching s, links
4)through any believers lifestyle, of when the non believing friend s perceive your genuinely, humble, trustworthy, they open up their personal issues to you, then use the time to speak with them showing what the bible God says.
5) buy tickets invite them to gospel concert,fellowship, if any ,so they see and meet other men, women or family s like them .
6)put them and you in your prayers, through the help of the holy spirit, he create doors to their hearts be opened and he leads direct you how what to say.
Etc
Always remember, when it comes to sharing faith, we can't predict the way through which the holy spirit uses to touch people's heart to be convinced.
E.g 1)Acts 16, Paul wasn't even preaching but his presence alone of the holy spirit in him was transforming the soothsaying girl,
2) Jesus john 4:9 started normal gisting with the total stranger ,he later brought the gist into Gospel through her questions .
3) the housekeeper knew her master was sick, she used that time to tell Naaman about Gods prophet.
4) it could be through tracts we left in bus or through song we send it minister s to them or through Volunteer you do for someone, it create open doors for holy spirit.
Truly i can relate with you of how hard it can be at times,its to lay the seed irrespective of the different ways we uses, the holy spirit always take control .he always help with growth of people as Paul said in 1Cor3:7
Sorry my reply was too long,I hope it helps,
@@jennifer5362 we're called to share our faith not to fit in the world and be scared of 'offending' people. If the world hated Jesus, it'll hate his believers also
Us as Christians have to guide our friends to the right way to god❤️❤️🙏
Wonderful. I would like to add one more reference. "My son, if sinful men entice you, do not give in to them."
Proverbs 1:10
I realized that some of my friends are not really true friends of mine, some of them are betraying me and they want me to get down, but thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ, his the only one who makes me feel that I have a real friend not just a real friend but he just my Savior.
Nothing but truth straight from the Word. 👍🏼
@alexdapostman Hey, brother. First of all, I think you should pray about it; find out what it is God wants you to do. However, that being said, and because you asked for my advice, I would say not to waste your time commenting where you get nothing but abuse. I'm not attacking anyone, but Jesus did say not to cast our pearls before swine. (Matthew 7:6) He said elsewhere that if you are not welcomed or listened to, to shake the dust from your feet. (Matthew 10:14 and Mark 6:11) Alternatively, if you feel God wants you to continue being a light in a dark place, by all means go for it! Will keep you in prayer, brother. 🙏🏼
@alexdapostman You're welcome bro! You too. 👊🏼
It's really difficult bc all I want to do is save my friends soul, everything I'm with her it's what I think about, but she's not interested and to much in this world, while I'm literally feeling that I'm in some kinda waiting area waiting to go home. I can't wait for Jesus to return!
Jesus is coming and he would kill all Antichrist, get ready...
I love Jesus and I am following his path...
I invite you to Islam, please study Islam with open heart and save your soul from hell fire 🔥🔥 before it's too late this life is temporary but hereafter is forever.
You are truly anointed Daniel, full of wisdom. Everything you talk about is lined up with scripture 🙏🏻. I’m enjoying your videos 🙂 May the Holy Spirit continue to work through you to advance the Kingdom.
Excellent and well said. Thank you for not being ashamed of Christ !!!☺
Yes absolutely. Nice Video Daniel 😊💜
Thanks Harshit
I agree
Praise the lord 🙏
Yes..! we are in the world but not part of the world..
😇
Thank you. Just what I needed today. Glory to God!
Great work Daniel! Thank you 🙏🏻 and God Bless brother!
Thank you so much for this enlightening video Daniel, this video has been of great help, may God continue showering you with abundant blessings.
Amazing lesson, very worthy to share with my young group. Thank you and God bless you brother Marize.
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, influenced by the hypocrisy of liars, whose consciences are seared with a hot iron.
1 Timothy 4
thank you for this. i’ve been struggling with this and needed some answers. also love how you backed it by scripture not by opinion or what you’ve been told.
I was looking for an answer to this question and i knew it all along.
Thank you brother.
I subbed right away.
God bless!
Thank you.. I am elightened by your service..
Praise The Lord Jesus..
Very nice bro we believers need this to understand. God bless.
. I try to understand your English but it's not easy, because I from Italy.
Thank you for message and God bless you.
I see the word "Italy", I SLAPP the like button.
I really needed to hear this...God bless you
Blessed by this.Thank you
The only time I cut ties with my non believer friends is when they got in the way of me and Christ. But if they don't mind my views and sometimes even support my religious beliefs, then of course I love them, no matter what.
it's like Jesus talks to me and answered my questions 💖
Always witnessing, Hallelujah! Beautiful video
im so happy to find people like you Daniel
It depends if they are the type of friends who tries to pressure you into doing something wrong or do things you’re not interested in then cut them off. I’m the type of person who likes to talk about the Lord who like watching rated PG movies and Christian movies and if they aren’t into that then I have nothing in common with them. I don’t like to be around cursing people, drinkers and smoking 🚬 I need someone around me that loves the Lord. I had a friend who was nice but we didn’t agree on things and she wasn’t interested in talking about the Lord that much and I wasn’t interested in her idle talk so I just gradually moved on from her.
I have pushed past friends away, not because I hate them but because I don’t want them to influence me or distract me from my walk with the LORD. I asked the LORD to pick my friends for me. I’m not going to take any more risks by choosing my friends myself, never again.
I needed to hear this Thanks For clearing this up
Thank you for preaching the Truth. It's a great motivation ❤️
Hi Daniel , i have something to say , several days ago , something got in my mind that i wanted to watch and know what happens afterlife , to watch people who actually met demons and Jesus Christ , this thought didn’t leave me alone for a few days,so i watched and i understood how bad it was in hell ,and how much love Jesus has for us, and then i questioned myself “am i going to heaven or hell ? “ at that moment 26 years of my life played like a movie in front of my eyes, and i understood that im probably not even going to see Jesus , i thought believing in God is enough , but no , this isnt a coincidence, i met your channel , after i remembered all my sins , and asked Jesus to save me and enter my life again , but i didnt know how,im not american or english , but i speak english , and this isn’t a coincidence either , God loves you so much , he sent me to you so i can watch and know how to become a true Christian and be forgiven, now i know it is only Through Jesus, thank you for giving people like me hope.
Thank you for this word. The timing is very helpful. I am standing on faith for extreme financial breakthrough and what I am going through and some friends cannot understand faith that I am standing and think I’m foolish of some of my decisions. I have to stand on faith it’s the only way I can live and I can’t do anything without God without God I am nothing I need God and I know He’s got this and he is helping me and Everything is going to turn out just the way God wants it to.
Great video as usual!!! Thanks so much Daniel!!!!!
I needed this, I was struggling because of the different lifestyles 🙏🏽
Praise the Lord ,Dear Daniel.
You videos on the word of God,I believe, is a great help to our Youth specially those who are growing in the Lord.Dear Jesus our Lord and Saviour use you more through God the Holy Spirit to bless you so by this channel your message will help Youth to know the Truth about the Gospel and the Revelations hidden in the scriptures.
I bless you my son.
I always encourage our Church Youth to watch your blessed messages.
Your Testimony too is a great Blessing for many.
Hallelujah.
Be Blessed with your loving wife and your family.
When i became a believer, i stopped hanging around with most unbeliever friends, as i knew they would lead me to sin, and tbh they didnt really like me. Now i hang around with unbelievers who are more open to the gospel and who truly love me despite my faith. I do draw the line at dating unbelievers though because sexual sin will probably happen.
Hey daniel thankyou for this message.You have been a blessing in my life from the moment you started your Christian lifestyle channel.
Daniel each video of yours are awesome I really love it ..... Your message are so practical I love it.
God has worked in me to check out my friendships. Thank you for this video. Can you also make a video on "How to choose a biblical partner"?
You are really good preacher
Crystal clear. Thanks Bro.
Thanks for the enlightenment
We may only be a gardener ... sowing the seed, fertilising, or cultivating, or only doing the final reaping. Every little bit is as important.
"You are my friends, if you keep my commandments". -Jesus. I'm only friends with those who are friends of Jesus.
Where does he say that? Not to say I don't believe you, cuz I know he said that the ones who hear God's Word and apply it are his brothers/family.
@@radfid5082 John 15:14
@@injesusname3732Jesus loves all people and wants all people to repent, remember? If you are boastful and don't share the word and don't repent, you go to hell. It's that simple.
@@kennethogonda4370 He loves people so much, he'll send them to hell.
@@injesusname3732 stop trying to be sarcastic for no reason. Why are you against what the Bible says? Jesus loves the living, not the dead. As long as you are still alive, He wants you to come to repentance. Even you who are claiming to be holier than others. Once you are dead, a judgement is passed against your soul. There is no longer repentance for the dead. And the Bible is very clear that no stain or wrinkle, which means no single unrepentant sin enters a holy place which is heaven. So people send themselves to hell and lake of fire by failing to repent their sins till they die or till rapture.
Thanks bruhh really encouraged me! Bless you!
This is a good reminder for us, thanks bro.
God bless you
We should be a witness to all. 🐑🌾🎺👆👑
Wow Thank you brother for this divine message...
Ty I love this video, really needed it
Close friends like Jesus had with the disciples and more so Peter, James and John was different than associating with the purpose of sharing the faith, maybe livelihood they are there but in being a light to them is good but hanging out a lot of your time with unbelievers will affect you and draw you back to more human thinking for satan knows our weakness and situation and lies in wait to trip you up into sin. The more you grow in faith the less you want to accompany unbelievers in worldly things true born again believers should prefer and be with Godly friends or even choosing being with God instead of friend pleasing satan is much more powerful and he waits and hope this does not happen to you. New to your site anxious to watch more. 🇨🇦
I'm a devout Christian and my best friend is ethnically Jewish but is an atheist. He told me the reason why that is because he considers religion as something that fanatical or corrupt people use to justify the bad things they do. However, I respect his decision because he is a genuinely kind and smart person,and we share a lot in common.
kristof gergely I get people like that all the time that wanna justify their non belief based on the corruption of others who use religion in the wrong way. If you logically think about it, it’s very immature. It’s like if 2 people owned the same car, and one decides to run someone over with it to murder them and the other uses it for transportation. So is it to say all cars are evil and its a murder weapon? That’s why I don’t own a vehicle? That’s silly...Religion is the same. It’s a personal relationship with God. It’s up to the individual on how they decide to use it and live their life. They should not use other people’s example of lifestyle to avoid becoming a believer. Please pray for your friend so that God can work in his/her heart to see the truth. ❤️
@@naztava5888 Another reason I forgot to mention is the fact that religion feels less like something to give us meaning, and more like a set of rules that were created by Jim Jones style people to take advantage of the ignorance of others. They use the Devil and Hell to strike fear into their hearts to make them completely obedient, and any critical thinking or individual thought is considered sinful. I don't agree with what he said, but I understand where he comes from. I still consider him my friend, even if we don't share the same views. He has a good soul and is genuinely a kind and gentle man.
I think what I find the most admirable about atheists is their capacity to do acts of kindness and generosity, without the thought of a reward in the afterlife or being commanded to do so. They just want to do as much good as possible because it is the right thing to do. I don't think that being a Christian is a necessity to know that.
kristof gergely - if you’re a true devout Christian you would not think or say something like that. As Christians we know that it takes more than mere good works to catch Gods attention. It’s through faith and not works alone. Plus, pastors and sermons today do not teach on the wrath and hell of God but the true righteousness of how we should live our lives as Christians and be a light to the world. God hates sin, not people. He doesn’t want us to go to hell, He’s doing everything he can to save us from it....there are many good and kind people who are atheist and unbelievers but they only justify their righteousness through their own belief and thinking alone. There is nothing above them that they believe to hold them accountable to...But who taught them that? Who created what is good, just and evil? As a true Christian you should know that its created by God. By you keeping your relationship with an atheist only keeps you away from spending and getting In communion with other believers who could sharpen you in the word and knowledge of God. I have had atheist and non believers friends before. I could not truly embrace my Christianity around them, it felt like I was constantly walking on eggshells. We would always argue, and constantly debate over God that just left us both empty. So I finally chose to be around believers who made me stronger in my faith towards God. I understand that you love and care for your friend. But is he/she pulling you away or closer to God? How important is your love and relationship with Jesus Christ?
I merely explained his point of view. I never said that these were my own. Despite our different beliefs, I never let it affect my faith and devotion to God and Christ. In fact, I am the most grateful to Him for introducing me to my friend and other amazing people. But if I were to share the gospel, I need to become friends with people who will inevitably not share the same viewpoints. I have to do it in a way that won't make them turn away from it. People are different and thus they believe in different things. So, I have to share it in a way that will give them a new perspective, without coming off as forceful or judgemental. As long as both sides continue to generalize and not understand each other, none of us will want to hear what the other wants to say and our effort to spread God's love and the message of Christ's teachings will fall on deaf ears. Respect is the key.
Stay away from him. Someone who wants to plant doubt in your head is unhealthy.
THANKS FOR THAT DANIEL, THAT WAS A GOOD ONE FOR ME.
Daniel thanks very much!
One of my best friend's is atheist. We don't hold it against eachother. I'm a human, he's a human. Different beliefs won't split us apart.
Are you going to proclaim the Gospel to him? If you love him you will not want him to go to Hell right?
@@Jamster_070 that's the issue, y'all have no boundaries. Let them do that on their own under their circumstances.
U pray to god
God will show him
But i always respect to each other to some people who respect me too🤗
Thank you so much,you helped me a lot(like always :)) ).I am a reborn christian and i dont have any true reborn christian friends and i just hang out with worldly friends and its hard for me because sometimes i forget about God(because i recently got saved and my relationship with God is not that strong) and they pull me down but when i get home and when i am alone i get aware that they are pulling me down and that i am not acting good and like Gods child.But now i know what i will do.And i have to say that i started watching your videos like on august(back than i didnt knew anything about God but i was curious)and then God put some person in my life to bring me closer to Him and i went through tough 2 months.But thats a past and i am so thankful to God and i am so happy because this happened to me because that very thing brought me to God.And i believe that God saw how i was curious about Him and because of that He sent that one person who changed my whole life!Thank you so much my friend,just know that God is REAL and GOD IS LOVE AND GOD LOVES YOU AND HE CAN CHANGE ANY ONE INCLUDING YOU!Have a nice day everyone!
Great perspective - thanks!
When some of my school mates found salvation they were so excited and on fire for the Lord and I wanted what they had, but they never never shared the Lord with me. Now at the high school level I met Christians and they became friends but they never shared the Lord with me, they would not associate that much with many of the kids and I was hungry for the Lord, to know Him beyond being a catholic. I wanted to know God, the real God but no one shared Jesus with me until I turned 21 and a backslide Baptist led me to the Lord.
Thanks god i was confusion .. But god cleared
Thank you Daniel
Wonderful message well said brother God spoke to us thru you
Thank y😇u very much again for making this informative and truthful VDO on the sensitive matter,Brother. 🙏💖 I do agree 💯% that we live in this sinful w🌏rld,but we realize that we are not the part of it ( Roman 12:2 Be not conformed to this w🌏rld). Even Jesus drank and ate with other believers,but He grabbed those chances for preaching and teaching the gospel with l💖ve,kindness and mercy. He called the others who were not Christian for being His disciples. I absolutely understand the point what you explain in this VDO and appreciate for your good work. 👍😊💐 Please keep it going bravely,Brother Daniel! Yes,be holy as our Heavenly Father GOD is holy. 😃✔
With lots of l💖ve in Christ from South East Asia. 🇹🇭😇🌹
They say be patient those who doubt
Thanks for this .....God manifested himself to us through you...be blessed Daniel and may the Holy spirit one day by God's will lead you to come and preach in our country Kenya.
Thank you for youre explanation! I am a new born Cristian. You answer a lot of my questions! Its sometimes difficult to live in this world of sin.
Thank you bro, i admit, i fell into that trap of being around my friends and yet letting what they do affect me. And all the while God's Holy Spirit was convicting me of All of it but as of the last 5 and a half years or so, His Spirit seemed less responsive, i became more numb to sin and i became more and more like those around me than like Jesus, as of now, ive been spending more and more time, reading and praying and watching more Biblical based videos, books etc. Though from time to time, i might watch something that isnt. But i get back, and even as im typing this, i dont want all of this that im doing to just be an action of my own accept that its God drawing me back, I dont know. James 4:8 says "Draw near to God and He will Draw near to you, cleanse your hands you sinners and purity your hearts you double minded." I actually have a wooden plaque made for me from a women that attended my church set up in my room. And as ive spent more time in the word and in prayer, my desires seem to be changing but like i mentioned before, it should not be of my own works lest i boast but of God. It does concern me because when a born again believer surrounds themself around their old acquaintances or friends that dont know or dont believe, your set up for alot of temptations as well as it affecting your faith and or shame or guilt! So, im also asking for Serious prayer on this, i dont want to go to Hell and i dont want my personal testimony to be for nought, in vain, and i dont want to be afraid or ashamed of witnessing and or preaching the Gospel especially if what has happened has negatively affected my relationship with God. Thank you and ill be praying.
Sorry purify
My childhood friend is totally an atheist. I really love her, and she loves me too, but we know we have too different conceptions of life and beliefs, and talking about my faith every time we meet would do more bad than good. It's not that we never talked about God/faith/gospel, but when somebody knows already and still refuses, it's not your duty as a christian to pester him/her into believing. You can just pray for him/her and love nonetheless.
Yes but learn to love from a distance. Because they can really make you stumble in your faith.
Thanks, this helped me a lot
Thank you for this
U can be friends and wen u are with them tell them about God, his love for the world his mercy , and tell them the right and wrong
As long as you don’t join their sin or get you to walk away from your faith.
Super answer brother Danial,well said and we'll explained.thankyou so much.
God bless you, brother~
Paul expounded on one of his letters on the subject by saying.... "....for then must ye needs go OUT of the world"..... and again: if you are bid by an unbeliever to a dinner/an outing, "and ye be INCLINED to go, GO" but... to eat whatever is placed before you but... "asking no questions for conscience sake"... UNLESS THEY SAY, "NOW THIS IS ATE UNTO THE IDOLS" -----> in which case DO NOT EAT..... other then this though, if some unbeliever asks you out and you want to go, GO..... this is the most direct answer/truth to the topic of FELLOWSHIP of unbelievers, enjoy..... 😊
Unbelievers can be friends with nominal Christians.
Finally found what I'm looking for
thank you so much for sharing
My friend, I’m married to a non-believer because I was away from God at the time. She does not believe due to a childhood experience where someone negatively influenced her towards belief. It is my struggle since we have three teens that listen to both of us. All I ask is prayer from you and any listener that I may be the light for them all! I’m just a man who wants salvation for my family… but, not just them. I want salvation for all of us as is possible!
I dreamed something weird. I dreamed that I would be alone with a few friends and then a black shadow would have appeared. He said: you know how I am defeated and if you do not say so you will all go to hell. I was scared but a voice came and said I am with you. So I stood up and shouted: you can do nothing because I am here I am a child of God and you will never harm us. The shadow was startled and said you are dangerous he was gone and I heard I'll be back. The next day I was on the stairs and I heard a couple of children playing. I heard something strange. I heard children who were in pain and scream help I want to get out of here. When I went outside, I heard nothing more than a bunch of children playing and having fun. What does this mean? I'm 14 and I don't know what this is?
Rogina Hosseini, wow! Very powerful dream. It means that the enemy (satan) is trying to scare you by his lies. Notice that I said lies! Because he is the father of lies and deceit. Realize this first! And that God is with you at all times to protect you and guide you in this dark world. You did the right thing by shouting to the enemy that you are a child of God. Because you are! God is so much more powerful than the enemy. Stay close in your relationship with God and evil will never have control over you. God bless ❤️
Be strong and courageous. Stand firm on the God's side no matter what will happen for all along of your life. Our Lord Jesus is bigger than anything you face. Use His almighty name to cast the devil away,it s always effective! With l💖ve in Christ from Thailand. 😇🇹🇭
That is one powerful dream you got there little miss. Trust in Jesus and all will be well. You've already defeated the devil once, I'm sure you can defeat him countless times again.
I am a muslim and our holy book tells us our best friends are christians God bless all christians
Amen, thank you Lord for this wonderful teaching about careful relationship with non-christian through the leading of the Holy Spirit within me. God bless your ministry Daniel. Watching from Philippines.
So true.... thans brother Daniel