Wondering what I should do?!?!?!

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Relient_Hawk

Relient_Hawk

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I am a new Christian and I have a... colorful past. Understandably my parents don't trust me, but I feel like they are watching me like a hawk so they can say "Look you messed up your lying your not a Christian" Today we got into a fight because I hung out with some old friends. These friends are not in drugs sex or anything like that, but they aren't Christians. I am trying to witness to them because I have no christian friends right now (but I am slowly getting some at my church) so I don't see a problem with once in a blue moon hanging out with them for an hour or two. My parents don't see it that way though and they seem so extreme and it's hard to honor them and their strict demands. Also their constant talks to me about how I am saying I am a christian to get stuff from them is getting to me. What should I do? God says to honor our parents but it's becoming so hard when I don't even have their support. I have prayed for strength but it's still so hard....
 
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imTastik

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Sorry, I replied to this earlier but the internet went off and it deleted my message
I think you need to speak to your parents and explain that youve changed. I have friends who aren't christians, who smoke, drink, one of my friends got herself pregnant last year and i'm not allowing myself to be influenced by that stuff. In a way I can see why your parents are being like they are, theyre just trying to protect you but they need to realise that you need to be able to make your own decisions too. If you need to talk to me just feel free to pm me :) I'll be praying for you :)
 
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Will00

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Yeah, I would just try to talk to your parents about it. It sounds like they do really care about you...but they may be having some trouble adjusting to you as well.
Even if they say that you can't--you will need to honor them. Hopefully in time, as your parents see that you have changed...and are contining to mature--they will let you have the freedom to step out and be with those friends.
 
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eva2008

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Best it to reassure them. Even if you know that your nonChristian friends are not a bad influence to you. They are just protecting you.
 
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