praying with an unbeliever

[gord]

Tonight we were discussing when a mormon came to witness to someone. The mormon asked this christian woman to pray and see if what extra stuff he had to tell her is of God. Typical mormon witnessing. So the Christian prayed even though she didnt believe any of his stuff. She prayed that God through His word would convict us of truth and to reveal what was not truth.

Ok my question is. The bible tells us not to even eat with someone who brings heretical doctrine. Would praying like this with an unbeliever (mormon or otherwise), given the circumstance in which the unbeliever asked for prayer, be something we are to avoid? Please give scriptural support.

Btw, in our discussion of this the christian woman suggested I post this on the boards and ask for other opinions.

Hi Ayinjade---I believe we are to witness to all. The order was to go into all the world.God so Loved the world.By the way every person Jesus talked to was a sinner,Me Too.I believe I should talk to anyone God sends to me.God choses, not I as he has today. All praise be to Him.--------Mark13-20 God chose----- Luke6-13 -God Chose----John-6-70---John13-18--John-15-19----Acts1-2---Acts-13-17---Acts-22-14--- Ephesiahs 1-4 GOD CHOSE US.I don't know the mine of God . The Holy spirit dose I just go were the spirt of God wants .I Believe that would be a good way for all .As Jesus said I do nothing unless God Tells me.All praise be to God---gord

[Matthitjah]

I apologize for my misunderstanding of the matter.

[~candice~]

I apologize for my misunderstanding of the matter.

Not your fault Dave . You were spot on for what it appeared to be.

[RebekahDavid]

Blessings.

I would definately pray for them to know the Lord's truth and to witness to them for sure! I would be very hesitant praying with them. How can that be done? To whose God are you praying in agreement with them as their god is not The True and Living God? I know you said in your heart you knew the difference but do they know you are not praying to their god for conviction?

This particular occultic spirit has been around since the Bible and there are stern warnings about it;

Galatians 1

1Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 6I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

10For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. 11But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. 12For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. [/b

2 Corinthians 11

13For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

14And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. 15Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

i know that your heart was to reach out to a lost soul andy no doubt about that. Just be sure that they know there is a distinction between the God you pray to and their false god. And be aware that this does delve in the area of the occult.

love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

[Guest eric paul]

wasnt sure if maybe you were thinking of these verses:

2Jo 1:10

[wyguy]

I wouldn't pray in the name of the Mormon "god" as he is just an "exalted man."

As they say, "As man is, God once was; as God is, man may become."

Their god is an idol - a creation of their minds that does not exist.

Make sure there is a distinction.

[~candice~]

That's a good point wyguy .

A few weeks back, a neighbour emailed me to let me know they were sick, and I replied with "I hope you feel better soon, God bless."

This person is not a christian but knows I am.

Her reply was "God bless you too".

Really made me pause for a while.... this person could have though I meant any god! The God I am praying to is unlikely to be the "God" she meant.

It really struck me then to be careful to make it clear who I mean, and the same applies here. I am determined now to use Jesus, rather than God, more often when I speak to non believers. I think I should have done this anyway .

[RebekahDavid]

Blessings Andy,

Just so you are aware the mormon religion also uses Jesus but it is a different Jesus than the Jesus of the Bible. Their beliefs started with a visitation from an angel of light to their founder and they have really twisted who Jesus is ,how and why salvation occurs ,and many many other things .tho they will use parts of the Bible and claim to be Christian most of their beliefs come from extra Biblical writings such a BOM and the writings of their leaders. and as i said there is a huge occult side.

love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

[~candice~]

Blessings Andy,

Just so you are aware the mormon religion also uses Jesus but it is a different Jesus than the Jesus of the Bible. Their beliefs started with a visitation from an angel of light to their founder and they have really twisted who Jesus is ,how and why salvation occurs ,and many many other things .tho they will use parts of the Bible and claim to be Christian most of their beliefs come from extra Biblical writings such a BOM and the writings of their leaders. and as i said there is a huge occult side.

love your sister in Christ,

Rebekah David

I realise one of their tactics is to use our terms but to mean something entirely different. We certainly have to put on our armour when talking to them and be aware of the enemies wiley schemes....