Conversion Issues

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RevivalEnthusiast

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I used to be a Muslim, but I turned to Christ on December 28, 2016. The funny part though is that I was a convert to Islam too (5 whole years of my life). Within that time, I had made so many wonderful friendships within the Islamic community and I love each and every one to death, but I can't bring myself to tell them about the change. I don't want to sever any ties either. Advice?
 
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This is kind of a thorny issue. I would say be friends- when they see the change in your life, the difference that is in you, they will ask of their own accord.

I will tell you an anecdote about my own life, when I was about your age. This is not to make me out to be some kind of great person, but to illustrate what I mean about them asking of their own accord. I had a close friend, she was unchurched- never grew up in church. One day, we were talking and she said she wanted what I had. I knew she meant the peace that passes understanding. I was a coward, and did not witness to her at the time- to my great shame. It was the opening the Holy Spirit had provided. I heard through a mutual friend later, that she had indeed gotten saved (thank God).

When people are around a changed person or a person living for Christ, they see the difference and they start asking questions. God bless you, I will pray that He will lead you.
 
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You can continue to love & have a friendship with them. Hopefully you can influence them to leave Islam & turn to Christianity as well. Unfortunately many who are part of the islamic religion are deceived and are on the broad path to destruction. So iI'm glad you came out of that.
 
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RevivalEnthusiast said:
I used to be a Muslim, but I turned to Christ on December 28, 2016. The funny part though is that I was a convert to Islam too (5 whole years of my life). Within that time, I had made so many wonderful friendships within the Islamic community and I love each and every one to death, but I can't bring myself to tell them about the change. I don't want to sever any ties either. Advice?
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**** you have a good starting point --- Love---- pray for your friends and let the Holy Spirit open up the opportunity to witness---- they might even ask you first why you are different...
 
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RevivalEnthusiast said:
I used to be a Muslim, but I turned to Christ on December 28, 2016. The funny part though is that I was a convert to Islam too (5 whole years of my life). Within that time, I had made so many wonderful friendships within the Islamic community and I love each and every one to death, but I can't bring myself to tell them about the change. I don't want to sever any ties either. Advice?
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You converted to Islam at 13. Now you are a Christian at 18. If they were your real friends, they will still accept you. Don't put them down for their faith. If your life is better now, just be honest. The hatred and animosity between the 2 religions can be very destructive. It' possible to be a Christian and respect Muslims.
 
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51 Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you,
Nay; but rather division:
52 For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided,
three against two, and two against three.
53 The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father;
the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother;
the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against
her mother in law.
Luke 12:

36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household.
37 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me:
and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Matthew 10:

If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children,
and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Luke 14:26

When I became a Pentecostal Christian born again to live a new life all my family
and friends left me and turned their backs on me.
But I knew in whom I have believed and that he is able to save me from the
judgment to come.
Stay on target and always remember that only Jesus can save your soul and
heal you now in this life.
Mohammed can do nothing for you.
 
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