Family

[*Drops~Of~Jupiter*]

I've been trying to get my mother and the rest of my family to start going to church, but they won't listen to me. My mother especially claims to be a Christian, but I don't think she is. I know it's not my place to judge, and I dont' mean that to sound really bad. It's just that I thought the same way as her until I got saved. I thought that all I had to do was believe that God was real...I thought I could go on cussing and drinking and smoking and all that, and it didn't matter b/c I thought that God was real. Now I know that's not true. I want nothing more than to see the rest of my family (and friends) find the joy in God the way I do, but they won't listen to me. What's the best way to go about telling people about God? I'm a fairly new Christian...I'm still learning about the Bible and everything, and I feel awkward answering their questions...so, any advice?
thanks!

 

[DaveKerwin]

If you hear a question that you do not know the answer to, do not be afraid to say "I am not sure" You could always research it yourself and find the truth, then get back with them.

I do believe you need to tell them about the love of Christ. And coupled with that is you SHOWING them the love of Christ. So don't just say Jesus loves you, show them that he does by your actions too. I think doing both is the way to go. In the words of St Francis of Assissi "preach the gospel to all nations, if necessary, use words."

We are here for you.

 

[DeputyDan]

You have to show them in the way you live your life that Jesus is worth finding out about.

They can always poo-poo things you say but then can't do that to the reality of what Jesus has done for you in your life.

Hang in there/don't nag them/but don't stop trying.

I hope God hears your prayers and gives you strength and guidance in this call that is on your heart.................

 

[*Drops~Of~Jupiter*]

thanks, both of you. You have no idea how much I appreciate your advice.

 

[KeepTheFaith15]

pray pray pray!

 

[Blessed-one]

good advice from everyone up there. Also, take care of the timing and try not to be pushy, sometimes that can backfire. If your family was very resistent, it'd be better to put the questions and urgings away.

My dad had been quite resistent, but as he becomes older and we become older too, he has softened a bit. At least there aren't all these vehement comments anymore when we talk to him about God, and he would go to church intermittently.

 

[kat37]

definitely pray for them. and keep inviting them to go to church w/ you-they can't say no forever! it's so frustrating when others can't see what we see and know what we know! families are tough b/c you REALLY want them to go to heaven, and sometimes their timing isn't the timing we want. i know how you feel-i've been praying for people in my family's salvation for quite some time now-don't give up hope!

 

[Tsaxgurl317]

I prayed for my parents for 5 years and they just started coming to church, keep praying and don't loose hope!

 

[*Drops~Of~Jupiter*]

thanks everyone! I really appreciate it.