Non-christian friends. What IF your BEST friends in life are non-christians?

[homwardbound]

If a Muslim quoted a passage from the Qur'an, how would you deal with that material? What would you think of the Muslim that he assumes you care to hear it or thinks you will make use of it?

I don't have anything specifically against the bible, but if you want to back up your claim about God's love or mercy, then quoting the bible will not have a useful effect on an atheist. There's absolutely no reason for me to take it seriously.

I have a Muslim friend and he has shown me more love than most Christians I have met and am impressed, by this love this man has and the same is back from him to me, just loving each other, not being an extremist in what we believe and how we get there.
I have read the Qua ran, and it speaks of Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary, yet most everyone is focused on their form of worship excluding others that do not worship their way, which is very sad since God does just love us all, and man himself has done a great job in denying God's Mercy through Son to all, not a few all.
So today is the day for belief in God who just loves us as we are, that is the start to true love that worked its way to me to rest in the creator of all. Trusting that all things will and do work our for the better. And I have had many tragedies here in this world. Yet I still stand for God the creator of all, in this fact God just loves us all
Just the way we are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you change ever, it is because of the love poured out to you, no love no change, it is what it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Starcrash]

I have a Muslim friend and he has shown me more love than most Christians I have met and am impressed, by this love this man has and the same is back from him to me, just loving each other, not being an extremist in what we believe and how we get there.
I have read the Qua ran, and it speaks of Jesus being born of the Virgin Mary, yet most everyone is focused on their form of worship excluding others that do not worship their way, which is very sad since God does just love us all, and man himself has done a great job in denying God's Mercy through Son to all, not a few all.
So today is the day for belief in God who just loves us as we are, that is the start to true love that worked its way to me to rest in the creator of all. Trusting that all things will and do work our for the better. And I have had many tragedies here in this world. Yet I still stand for God the creator of all, in this fact God just loves us all
Just the way we are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if you change ever, it is because of the love poured out to you, no love no change, it is what it is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I just don't know what to say. It doesn't appear that you understood my point, although I can appreciate that you didn't ironically quote scripture a second time.

While the Qur'an includes things you agree with, it also includes things you don't, even about the virgin birth. What I wanted to is how you would view an argument made from the Qur'an that you disagree with, such as the idea that Jesus wasn't crucified. If a Muslim tried to back this argument up by quoting the Qur'an, would you think that he was right simply because he cited a holy book?

I think you'd disagree with a Muslim if he argued the truth of something just because his holy book says it's true, and so I think you could empathize with me when I say disagree with you because the only evidence you have to provide is your own holy book. When you say "God just loves us all", there's no way you could know that without citing your holy book and assuming that it's true because of that.

 

[homwardbound]

I just don't know what to say. It doesn't appear that you understood my point, although I can appreciate that you didn't ironically quote scripture a second time.

While the Qur'an includes things you agree with, it also includes things you don't, even about the virgin birth. What I wanted to is how you would view an argument made from the Qur'an that you disagree with, such as the idea that Jesus wasn't crucified. If a Muslim tried to back this argument up by quoting the Qur'an, would you think that he was right simply because he cited a holy book?

I think you'd disagree with a Muslim if he argued the truth of something just because his holy book says it's true, and so I think you could empathize with me when I say disagree with you because the only evidence you have to provide is your own holy book. When you say "God just loves us all", there's no way you could know that without citing your holy book and assuming that it's true because of that.

Sorry you are wrong in thinking what I would do in response to others as I am responding tom your post. I have personal experience, somewhat the same as Paul who was Saul
Anyway if you like I have a blogger at FREED AT LAST it is in magazine style so all that needs to be done is scroll down on all the 400 some titles and pic=k and choose. There is my truth that I have experienced in this blogger if you are interested, if not okay.
Love you, no matter what Sister. You are a person just the same as me, you bleed blood red as we all do.

 

[Jason0047]

There is a lie going around. A lie that Jesus was a friend of publicans and sinners. In fact, there is a popular song in Christian media today that promotes Jesus being a friend of sinners. Well, just look at the lyrics line by line here and then see if it matches up with the Word of God or not. Most of what is in the lyrics is a lie or a polar opposite of what the Bible actually says. For Jesus did not make friends with people that would continue to sin against Him. Jesus was around sinners to evangelize them. There is a difference. Jesus told men to repent for the Kingdom of Heaven is at hand. Jesus told the woman caught in the act of adultery that she was forgiven, but he also told her to sin no more. Jesus is not a friend of sinners who stay as sinners. He came to heal the sinners and to help them to destroy the works of the devil in their life (i.e. sin). If you are just "hanging out" having a good time with unbelieving sinners (Without planning to evangelize them), then you are opening yourself up to their sinful ways and bad habits.

We are no longer the old man and we do not run after their ways anymore. We are the new man who has new friends and new ways. For what fellowship does Light have with darkness? Or Christ with Belial?

Do you see your non-Christian friends as unsaved and lost individuals who are Condemned for not believing on Jesus Christ? Do you see your non-Christian friends as a part of the devil's kingdom or God's Kingdom? If they are a part of the devil's kingdom, then why do you want to hang out with those who are of the devil and are not of God? Yes, you can meet up with them to talk to them about Christ. But we are not to befriend and love the world. We are in the world. Yes. But we are not of the world. For our Kingdom is not of this world.

 

[Jason0047]

1 Peter 4:4
"Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:"

 

[maxwel]

What if my best friend was a non-Christian?


That isn't possible.

If the very foundation of my life is Christ,
how could I be best friends with someone who values Him as worthless?

How close could we possibly be?

Amos 3:3
"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?"

I could not walk through life with a best friend if the foundations of our lives were at enmity.

 

[MarcR]

The most important responsibility God has given believers is making disciples.

Since friends are generally more open to what we say than strangers are; friendships create excellent opportunities yo share the truth.

Just remember you are remaining in these friendships to be an influence NOT to be influenced.

 

[ColinCat]

From the other side of the coin, I don't really have any Christian friends. Thats not through avoidence or anythjng.. Just no one around here believes in that sort of thing. The only time I really see a religious person is if they stop me in the street or knock my door... And they have usually travelled to come here.

But I'd have no problem having a Christian friend. I'm just yet to meet one lol

 

[secularhermit]

Friends are a blessing!

A previlege to keep them as a dozen... Those are always welcomed! (same way they welcomed me).

 

[Eva1218]

This is a topic that needs to be addressed. First as a Christian we are to be friendly to all people regardless of their religion. Now those we have very close to us, yes we must be very picky with who is in that space. GOD does not want us to disconnect with all people just those who are at risk of having us fall. Mature Christians must use the HOLY SPIRIT to give us Discernment on who can stay and who must go. Many people have come to GOD and became Christians due to having friends who are.

Scriptures teach us to adhere to the HOLY SPIRIT as far as our daily living. Being unequally yoked is for marriage because out of it comes forth children. Now the question we must look at is when has one answered the Call of GOD. For the Bible teaches us that the believer can cover the spouse. (1 Corinthians 7:13-14).

The Bible teaches that in the Jewish custom a man is not to have long hair but keep in mind that the Nazarene men were not to put a razor to their head.

Blessings!!!!!!!

 

[gingerbupbup]

REAL friendship knows NO boundaries. It's a matter of acceptance and mutual respect to one another regardless of Religious Beliefs that matters. There may be some intellectual discussions and sharing in that aspect but at the end of the day what will prevail is your LOVE and RESPECT for one another. Besides, what matters most is that you both believe and acknowledged the fact that there is someone greater than us. It's just that the labels that we have for that differs, wether we call HIM God, Allah, Messiah...it doesn't matter. What matters most is that we treat each other with mutual respect and LOVE....that will make our life more harmonious, right

 

[SaschaG]

Some people claim that true friendship has no boundaries but that's silly really.
God wants good for everyone and I'm sure you want good for a friend.
Not bad, there is the boundary.

Only a fool thinks good comes from bad so you prevent it.
Or spend a whole lot more energy fixing afterwards.

Help people but be careful; what surrounds you influences you.
You aren't aware of all wickedness.

 

[ggs7]

Co 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers; for what fellowship does righteousness have with lawlessness? And what partnership does light have with darkness?
1Co 5:11 But now I have written to you not to associate intimately, if any man called a brother and is either a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolater, or a reviler, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such a one not to eat.
1Pe 4:17 For the time has come for the judgment to begin from the house of God. And if it first begins from us, what will be the end of those disobeying the gospel of God?
1Pe 4:18 And if the righteous one is scarcely saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Mar 1:15 and saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God draws near. Repent, and believe the gospel.

 

[StevieXKR]

Our Lord has given us freedom and choice in our lives. He just wishes us to find our own path to redemption. So as a Christian who lost my faith and now wishes for Jesus in my heart again. I say do not cast aside people who are good and kind who have lost their faith, they will find their own way back to our Lord in their own time XXX

 

[MarcR]

We are told to make disciples. We can not make disciples among believers.

Yes we may and should have unsaved friends; but we must be careful that we influence them without being influenced by their worldly outlook.

 

[MattforJesus]

It is alright to hang around those that do not believe as long as it is on God's level,for would we shun our grandparents,and parents,and brothers,and sisters,because they do not believe.

Do not hang around people if it is on their level,and the activities,and speaking,that they do according to the world,but if they conduct themselves,and put off the ways of the world about them,and were your best friend and you want to do an activity together that is not of the world,then it would be alright.

But we should not hang around people that do not believe that do not conduct themselves rightly around us consuming too much of our time,for we should rather hang around those that do believe as it is more beneficial to us.

Also if our friends can put off not acting according to the world when they are around us they would not want to keep that conduct up for too long,as they would want to get back to their worldly activities.

Unless you are starting to reach them,and they are slowly giving heed to you being a Christian,and becoming interested.

The problem among some who claim to be a Christian is some of them will go ahead and do worldly activities with their friends that do not believe,but they are not being a good example to their friend,and possibly keeping their friend from embracing Christianity.

We can associate with the world,and hang around them if it is on God's level,such as they want to hear what you have to say concerning the world of God,or if their is no worldly activity going on,but then if it start to become on their level as they start making plans according to the course of the world that they want to soon perform,or start acting that way while you are there,then that is the time to depart.

Even if our family starts acting according to the course of the world we should depart.

A lot of people that do not believe can hold off temporarily from acting according to the course of the world as they hang around a family member,or a good friend,in respect to you,which you can hang around them under that condition.

We can hang around them as long as it is not according to the course of the world,but if they are acting according to the course of the world depart.

But of course we will always hang around sinners,like Jesus,when we are preaching the Gospel,and telling them about the Bible,for it does not matter if they act according to the course of the world,or not,it is on God's level on your part,and you are not going along with them.

 

[loveme1]

Our Lord has given us freedom and choice in our lives. He just wishes us to find our own path to redemption. So as a Christian who lost my faith and now wishes for Jesus in my heart again. I say do not cast aside people who are good and kind who have lost their faith, they will find their own way back to our Lord in their own time XXX

Repent and believe and may the Good Shepherd guide you on His path of Righteousness restoring you soul by the Grace of GOD through Faith in His Son's Testament.

The willing heart will find.. but they must believe.


peace and Love in Christ our Lord.

 

[loveme1]

As far as friends that do not believe.. well look at how our Messiah Son OF GOD walked.. right among the sick and poor... remember Love and Forgiveness is a gift to be passed on.

To be in but not of is only possible through Christ... so be Faithful and be low and meek and not highminded for you were once that lost soul before the Bishop came and gathered you... So a Light shines brightly in the darkest place..

 

[WineRose]

*Temporarily ignores the fact that this is a zombie thread*

This is actually a true story for me. My best friend is actually a Muslim, not a Christian.

But does that mean I like her less because of that? Heck no. Of course not. Neither of us try to force our beliefs onto the other, and we still have a perfectly healthy, yet rather distant friendship. (She lives in Malaysia)

Edit: I didn't realise that I was posting in the BDF until I bothered to look at the top of the page... -_-