Should I get rid of all my unsaved friends?
Q: Ive been struggling to decide what I should do. I have quite a few non-believer friends, I've talked to them but they are the type of people who arent even willing to try and learn about God. With the new year and getting closer to God, ive really contemplated letting go of these friends, but ive known them for awhile and I dont want to. I'm not sure what to do. Godly Advice?
A: Jesus was around sinners but never befriended the lost. He drew people to himself and called people to follow Him. He became "friends" of redeemed sinners. We are told to nit even fellowship with people who claim to be Christian but are living sinfully.
My Advice is, stay connected online, but cut them out of your "hanging out" type of life. This way you stay only equally yoked with believers.... but open to witness to these others (over time).
* Theyll see your posts on Christian things
*You can post FAQ; when you think they are online every day
* You can post Christian things on holidays
*You can send them digital cards on holidays.
*You can answer their questions if they at some point, here there or future - comment or dm you
* You are planting seeds
* It shows you care
*You can give them a simple Christmas and New Years gift and a short friendly letter that you are thinking of them.
Heres some helps.
1. Holiday ideas
http://snsanswers.blogspot.com/2023/09/christian-family-holiday-activities.html
2. Evangelism tips, incl FAQ post ideas
http://longertweets.blogspot.com/2023/07/resources-believers-pg-6.html
3. We are commanded to not be Unequally Yoked with unbelievers
* includes friendships, business and dating/courting/marriage
Hope this helps. God bless!
PS. Plus since today is Christmas. One thing you can do today... is send this to them (all) as a greeting card on digital message. 👇
"Wishing all my friends and family a blessed Merry Christmas! Have a really good day 😀"
https://youtu.be/a3sNyZ1RSEk?si=Xb-UqwPDKkPoU_5t
At least you did something and has them think if Jesus today. Pray God draws them to Himself to be saved, and to be a good seed sower in their lives, and a good faithful servant to Jesus. 🥰
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