Should I talk to people I know are bad for me?

I have been trying to start a new path with the Lord being my guidance and I'm trying to stay away from the actions of my past. I know a few people who do not believe in God and I have been hesitant to reply to them because they tempt me a lot with sin. I don't wish to go back to that life. I am in need of some advice. Thank you

Your walk with God should be the priority. Some people may tell you that you need to be a witness, and this is true, but if you are new, or just coming back and still struggling you will find the struggle to resist outweighs your ability to be a witness, so don't worry about that for now. Get solid in your faith and knowledge, then go back and a witness. But now you need to grow and strengthen and not place yourself into tempting situations.

I think the simplest and most obvious answer people may lay out there is: no.

Some people have more willpower than others and can tolerate bad company without developing bad habits or attitudes from it. If you have to beg the question "should I talk with said people," then the answer is likely: no.

If you have what it takes to talk with said people without giving in to the temptation that accompanies them, it may be an opportunity to represent your faith and minister to them. Listen to that little voice, a.k.a discernment.

Did you know Jesus didn't start His Ministry till He was 30.,.....,He prepared Himself for years.....
right now finding a personal relationship with God is key....the way we live our life is the best way
to witness.....as others look at us.....they see our joy.....our peace.....a happy life.....and that's what
people want most.....you can make them come to you as they see this in you..... and they will ask you what is your secret......and that's when you tell them that they can have that too....you see..... that is the best witnessing you can do.....
by leading by example......tell your friends that you love them.....but you have decided to do the right thing.....and find some nice friends with a mind like us......join a bible based Christian youth group....
your decision to do this is mature........ and it's a decision you will never regret.....peace and joy to
you young sister.......jo

agree with other posters here. If you are to witness to them you have to be sure you influence them and not the other way around. If there is any chance they could lead you astray, take a break and focus on God first. maybe he will send you to minister to them, in His time.

if they tempt you and are bad news, then definitely cut ties with them.. Get on the pathway with God and leave those people behind you.. they are the devil's henchmen and will bring you nothing but trouble if you don't distance yourself from them NOW..

If you have to ask this question, then it is not yet time to venture where it might be too difficult for you.

If these people give great influence and/or they don't respect your boundaries, let them go. Chances are you can't change them, either, so don't let them change you.

If you are afraid then I would say no because I think that could be legalistic and putting yourself in harms way but if love has been perfected it will cast out the fear and you know that if you are gone you will be present with GOD.