What would your reaction be if a strager, suddenly ask you...

[AgapeSpiritEyes]

Friendship is not easy or common a real friend defined by you may will not be a friend defined by me a friend in need may be only the thing they think they need and not differentiate and that may not be you or your willingness or your personality well, only the hearts that are alike "how can two walk together unless they are in harmony, harmony is agreement against great diversity, in a real situation what they need or want is different to give what you have, freely we have received and we are to freely give "Jesus" to all but this does not mean they could or would be our friend or receive Him. To open ones heart to a situation and be willing for them to express their need thus the open door to share Jesus and give Jesus as the Holy Spirit would lead.
I had an experience in an airport in Cebu Philippines, A native Pilipino ask me who and why I was In his country. I told him to minister Jesus, He asked what denomination. I told him no denomination just Jesus. He was surprised eventually he asked me what was deep in his heart. He excused his self and came back with a family catholic bible. He said he did not understand it. I told him I was raised Roman Catholic and that I knew what he needed. He was surprised, so I asked him if he had ever experienced Jesus personally?, He said no so I said that I was sent to him to answer his hearts desire, I asked him, do you want to experience Jesus, He said yes. So I asked him to pray in His heart what I was to lead him to pray. As I was praying he did not say a word, but as I was praying he look up and said I, I, I, am feeling I am expanding I just let the Lord come upon him. He was very happy in his experience of Jesus immediately I opened his bible and read some passages he could now understand as the Lord gave him personal understanding with his new birth experience. I never saw him again. But I pray one day we will be forever friends.

 

[agirlandherguitar]

As a woman I'm very cautious when a stranger approaches me and tries to be too friendly, especially if it's a man. Oh, I'm civil and polite to an extent until they become clingy and show signs of being mentally off or just downright creepy. I'm often quick to read people and this can be a good thing or a bad thing. Most of the time I'm able to pick up on who is genuine and who isn't. Where I live there are a lot of street people and if a man or woman comes up to me and asks about my day it usually ends in "so can I have a couple of bucks for blah blah blah?" I've spent my whole life letting people push me around and I'm learning to put a stop to it. Unfortunately the bad side is that I could pass over somebody who really needed my help or needed to talk to somebody. I'm asking God shine a light on those situations so I won't be taken advantage of.

 

[maxwel]

I guess it depends on the situation.

But as a general rule... I'd say it sounds kinda stalkerish.

 

[flight316]

I would decline. And so would most of you. Its wise to observe and research before making friends. People are too crazy now.

 

[homwardbound]

I would decline. And so would most of you. Its wise to observe and research before making friends. People are too crazy now.

So if you knew God was telliing you to make friends you would not? I know a lotof fear is in this world, as a matter of fact that is exactlty how this world runs on fear or is it Dunken Donuts a little humor here.
Is this not why we are to be wise as serpents (nofear) and harmless as doves. First I think we need to learn to hear the shepards voice then act or react accordingly what do you think?

 

[DragonSlayer]

Well, I would ask another similar question : " if someone, a stranger, suddenly tells you: "Hey, I need a wife, can you be my wife?"

See the difference now ? So it's clear one cannot be a friend with ANYONE !
Would you be friend with a satanist for example ? Not me ! You choose someone to be your friend if you really really know and trust him enough for that ! In this dangerous world ? Being friend with ANYONE is like walking blindfolded straight to a pit of deadly snakes ! And you don't want that !

Jesus clearly told us to be as careful as serpents and as kind as doves !
Just do the same in your life, and you'll be safe rather than sorry ! Trust Jesus !

 

[homwardbound]

Well, I would ask another similar question : " if someone, a stranger, suddenly tells you: "Hey, I need a wife, can you be my wife?"

See the difference now ? So it's clear one cannot be a friend with ANYONE !
Would you be friend with a satanist for example ? Not me ! You choose someone to be your friend if you really really know and trust him enough for that ! In this dangerous world ? Being friend with ANYONE is like walking blindfolded straight to a pit of deadly snakes ! And you don't want that !

Jesus clearly told us to be as careful as serpents and as kind as doves !
Just do the same in your life, and you'll be safe rather than sorry ! Trust Jesus !

so in retrospect who did Jesus hang out with? whodid he make friends with? Not the clergy, not the ones standing and sitting in Moses seat why? Because of waht? self-righteouusness ans then controlling them, using truth to be in control, is it something of the same today with all the leaders? Just a thought, and we christians will not hang out with sinners, we are so much better are we? Might need to re-think the truth and see no matter what I will never be righteous in and of myself ever, only God is righteous and Christ paved the way for me to love all, not just those that love me ALL!!!!!!!

 

[koolcas]

hey Error, i absolutely love that video u posted! wish it could happen here too

but at the same time, my reaction to some stranger walking up to me will definitely depend on what i sense. lots of guys try to come on to you with the 'i want to be your friend' line. i'd be really careful...hopefully i will be sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit.

 

[David_1]

People come up to me all the time in Melbourne. Unfortunately they don't want friendship. They are usually strung out and want money. I know most of it goes to drugs and alcohol, but I don't mind that. An addict can't suddenly get off drugs, especially if they are unemployed/homeless.

No one has asked for friendship yet. Friendship is two way. Usually people approaching you aren't 'giving' they are 'wanting'.

 

[Water1944]

Yes I would be their friend. If it came out of left field, am I the person God put in their path? I know God moves people in and around all things to met with His plan. Also, I could always use another friend.

 

[RosePink_petal]

Say: Well not at the moment beacause friendship is built ovr time so maybe we cud get to know each other first?

 

[CanadianGuy86]

I would say, ya no problem! but then again I'm a guy so I have less things to worry about. It would be a much different story if I was a girl, I would definitely be more careful.

 

[DragonSlayer]

so in retrospect who did Jesus hang out with? whodid he make friends with? Not the clergy, not the ones standing and sitting in Moses seat why? Because of waht? self-righteouusness ans then controlling them, using truth to be in control, is it something of the same today with all the leaders? Just a thought, and we christians will not hang out with sinners, we are so much better are we? Might need to re-think the truth and see no matter what I will never be righteous in and of myself ever, only God is righteous and Christ paved the way for me to love all, not just those that love me ALL!!!!!!!

Well, obviously you didn't understand why I wrote that ! The lady who posted that question is a woman ! We live in a dangerous world ! Did I say to be like the pharisees and avoid the sinners who need repentance ? No ! I told her to be very cautious for there is a lot of sickos who love to kill or harm innocent isolated women down there ! It was in a spirit of being very cautious for her own life and safety I told her what I told ! Not in a spirit of division as you made me appear !
I didn't even understand all what you said whereas I told her to be very careful for her life and safety !
This is really sad indeed all what you said whereas I wished the best for my sister !

The Lord may forgive you though, for you didn't know what you were saying, brother !

 

[homwardbound]

Well, obviously you didn't understand why I wrote that ! The lady who posted that question is a woman ! We live in a dangerous world ! Did I say to be like the pharisees and avoid the sinners who need repentance ? No ! I told her to be very cautious for there is a lot of sickos who love to kill or harm innocent isolated women down there ! It was in a spirit of being very cautious for her own life and safety I told her what I told ! Not in a spirit of division as you made me appear !
I didn't even understand all what you said whereas I told her to be very careful for her life and safety !
This is really sad indeed all what you said whereas I wished the best for my sister !

The Lord may forgive you though, for you didn't know what you were saying, brother !

I apologize for misunderstanding and thank you for your correction.
Now as seeing women as the weaker vessel, not always true, ben married for 30 years, and I would not want to be in a dark alley with her against me, and anbyone else that has ever met her, say the same and yet she would give the shirt off her back, having more love in her little finger than I have in my whole body.
Women being taught to be weak is sad, and is why predators always prey on the weak, and yes women need to be more careful especially if they have not been taught to be strong in the Lord
Carry on Brother carry on

 

[secularhermit]

" Most people care only about themselfs, we are selfish by nature. If you stay a bit and listen and pay attention everyone wants to be listen, but there are few who take the time to listen to others. " I completelly agree with you!

The matteris not new, aswe see Lazzarus begging NOT expenting someone comes with a talk, instead of money; but I have had nice encounters with people bigging things, and receiving other (valuable ones).

Yesterday, when comening back to Caracas, I had the chance to talk to a teacher. We talk a lot on the bus and the only thing I asked, before she were gone in a bus spot, was her name. We both paid attention to the talk, and I expect to see her again, because she is smart like you, and that takes time to be reached.

Here we often see people read post (learned anything) an rarely writes her/his opinion and, some seldom click on "like" to say I agree or I desagree with your sayings.


I like kids because they often give themselves. Some will grow the wrong way,but I'msure you will raise a very loving family,because they won' t say: "How are you!" while leaving people with an open mouth.

 

[DragonSlayer]

I apologize for misunderstanding and thank you for your correction.
Now as seeing women as the weaker vessel, not always true, ben married for 30 years, and I would not want to be in a dark alley with her against me, and anbyone else that has ever met her, say the same and yet she would give the shirt off her back, having more love in her little finger than I have in my whole body.
Women being taught to be weak is sad, and is why predators always prey on the weak, and yes women need to be more careful especially if they have not been taught to be strong in the Lord
Carry on Brother carry on

Apologies accepted. Now brother, please don't make me say what I never said anymore ! For I never said I see " women as the weaker vessel " ! And I never said " women are weak " ! Read again what I wrote in my first answer; as much as I advised my sister to never be friend with a deadly satanist for her life and safety, I told I would never be friend with a satanist either for my own life and safety ! Now what is the definition of " friend " ? Here it is :
1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.

So now ask yourself if you would give your trust to satanist people who secretly and regularly operate human sacrifices on Halloween and so forth ?

To told that it's because women are taught to be weak sickos prey on them is wrong ! First the first responsible of crimes are the criminals themselves and no one else ! Second, if there's some mislead teachers they are not to be held accountable for horrible crimes they would never think of and never did !
Third, to teach women to be strong in the Lord
doesn't mean they shouldn't be taught to be very cautious in the dangerous world we live in !

If you don't understand something I wrote please don't assume what I never said and ask me what you didn't understand instead; it would bring a better understanding and a better spirit of unity ! We are of the same Body of Christ Brother !

 

[PANCAKES]

Hi guys,

I am really curious of the reaction you would have if someone, a stranger, suddenly tells you: "Hey, I need a friend, can you be my friend?"

Never had any friends growing up, so I would probably make this expression. LOL

 

[dashadow]

I'd say, "I don't do Amway, or whatever they call it these days."

 

[homwardbound]

Apologies accepted. Now brother, please don't make me say what I never said anymore ! For I never said I see " women as the weaker vessel " ! And I never said " women are weak " ! Read again what I wrote in my first answer; as much as I advised my sister to never be friend with a deadly satanist for her life and safety, I told I would never be friend with a satanist either for my own life and safety ! Now what is the definition of " friend " ? Here it is :
1. A person whom one knows, likes, and trusts.
2. A person whom one knows; an acquaintance.
3. A person with whom one is allied in a struggle or cause; a comrade.

So now ask yourself if you would give your trust to satanist people who secretly and regularly operate human sacrifices on Halloween and so forth ?

To told that it's because women are taught to be weak sickos prey on them is wrong ! First the first responsible of crimes are the criminals themselves and no one else ! Second, if there's some mislead teachers they are not to be held accountable for horrible crimes they would never think of and never did !
Third, to teach women to be strong in the Lord
doesn't mean they shouldn't be taught to be very cautious in the dangerous world we live in !

If you don't understand something I wrote please don't assume what I never said and ask me what you didn't understand instead; it would bring a better understanding and a better spirit of unity ! We are of the same Body of Christ Brother !

Again I apologized and it seems you are reading into what I say, and no harm has ever been meant by me and this thread is getting de-railed, I very rarely have problems with anyone, because I Love all, whether Satanist or not. because I tkae it to heart waht God said
Matthew 5:46For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax collectors do the same?

Thank you

 

[sandtigeress]

Hm, to the original question.

I do not really know how i would react.

It would depend on the persons gender for once. A man I would tell something
like "that is nice, but i have a boyfriend to love" and then see his reaction
(they usually said, oh well no harm done, i did not mean it that way and go on
and move to another woman)

A woman I would ask, what she needs. As in directions to somewhere,
someone to talk to for an hour (sitting on a parkbank or a coffee restaurant),
because of some problems.

But that is the ideal.
In reality I might be busy, i might be so in my own thoughts and i might say
not now, and later only pray that she/he finds someone else, that makes the
time to act as a friend to a stranger.