- Oct 14, 2011
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I have been thinking about this lately, so I will ask here..
If someone were to have a friend in real life or even a Facebook friend that is not a believer, but you feel as though some of their views align with Christian views, where do you draw the line?
2 Corinthians 6:14 leaves some of my questions unanswered.
For example, I had a friend/co-worker, now just a Facebook acquaintance, that I feel is a decent person but who is agnostic and swears too much, drinks heavily and is too political for me. Which is why we kinda drifted apart, I think. Deep down I know he is a good guy because of his morality and generosity to others. I guess I have this thing where I feel like people just need to be helped along in the right direction towards Christ.
I know trying to change people can be a lost cause if they don't desire it for themselves, but I also know that some people are afraid/don't know how to change and need to see an example. Sometimes I cringe and head for the "block" button on Facebook after some of the things I see him post, but lately, I keep seeing things from him that re-inflate that "maybe" floating around in the back of my head.
Although I still need to grow in Christ myself, I feel like I may be the only person visible to him as a reflection of Christianity, which is another reason I still hold on.
I guess I am looking for the word "darkness" to be defined a little more in depth..
If someone were to have a friend in real life or even a Facebook friend that is not a believer, but you feel as though some of their views align with Christian views, where do you draw the line?
2 Corinthians 6:14 leaves some of my questions unanswered.
For example, I had a friend/co-worker, now just a Facebook acquaintance, that I feel is a decent person but who is agnostic and swears too much, drinks heavily and is too political for me. Which is why we kinda drifted apart, I think. Deep down I know he is a good guy because of his morality and generosity to others. I guess I have this thing where I feel like people just need to be helped along in the right direction towards Christ.
I know trying to change people can be a lost cause if they don't desire it for themselves, but I also know that some people are afraid/don't know how to change and need to see an example. Sometimes I cringe and head for the "block" button on Facebook after some of the things I see him post, but lately, I keep seeing things from him that re-inflate that "maybe" floating around in the back of my head.
Although I still need to grow in Christ myself, I feel like I may be the only person visible to him as a reflection of Christianity, which is another reason I still hold on.
I guess I am looking for the word "darkness" to be defined a little more in depth..