Would you be friends with someone with little faith?

[*Zion*]

If a person wants to go through life without doing business or having friends that are non Christians, they better become a monk or live in a life sustainable dome. How can we tell non believers or how can they see us walk in the light of Christianity if we aren't around them? There are non believers out there that are diamonds in the rough and all it takes is one Christian to say a few words or do a good deed for the glory of God to make that diamond shine.

Oldzimm    

You can have acquaintances, you don't have to share your heart with every non-believer out there though.  Sow the seeds into the diamonds in the rough, but until they have Christ's Salvation and Lordship over their lives, I wouldn't have a deep trust in them.  Even Jesus didn't do that for He knew what was in men's hearts. Friendship with the world is emnity with God.  Unless and until one can influence them in Christ, rather than being influenced by the world, it isn't a good idea. We are in the world not of it

[KPaulG]

Would you be friends of someone with little faith?

I would, uh-huh.

 

I would encourage them.

 

God Bless you.

 

Your brother in Christ,

KPaulG.

Edited September 24, 2015 by KPaulG

[Guest Butero]

I know some people that know who God is but don't walk in truth. Living a lifestyle that wouldn't be pleasing to our father eye sight. But I don't judge what I do is pray for them that is what I suppose to do.

Some people have their opinion like if you a Christian why do you associate yourself with a person like that. What others fail to realize is God expects us to show one another love. Yes it's true if that person wants God to work in their lives all they have to do is ask him and PRAY for a change. Some time you never know what change you can do in someone's life just by telling the love God has for us all. Or reading his word to them.

Before looking upon people in a judgemental way that don't understand Christ, we as God servants we suppose to teach the gospel with open arms. We all have walked down a path God wasn't pleased with. So I or anyone  has authority to judge. God have people in your life for a reason you could be who God is working through to bring that person to Christ. 

I am friends with pretty much anyone that wants to be friends with me.  I don't ask people to fill out a friendship application to see if they meet up to my standards.  You did say you don't judge people, but you also said that you are speaking of them as "living a lifestyle that wouldn't be pleasing to our father eye sight."  That is making a judgment, but I don't see anything wrong with that.  If you know the Word, you will recognize sinful behavior.  Jesus was accused of eating with sinners, as though it was a bad thing, so looking at him as our example, I agree with the way you are handling things.  There are exceptions.  We aren't to hang out with professing Christians in open sins like fornication.  We are told not to eat with them, but you seem to be speaking of people who just aren't living in Christian perfection.  Few are.  Keep praying and being an example.  I feel like God is pleased with that. 

[The_Patriot21]

Hard to witness to them if we don't...

[Guest Thallasa]

Some people have an intellectual belief about God but don't have a relationship with Him.  They may want salvation from hell but they have never thanked God by surrendering their will to Him  He is not their Lord, but they are trying to do in their way.  I don't think they understand what Jesus had done for them.  A double minded person won't receive anything from God.  So while God is leading them toward salvation, I am not sure if they are truly saved.  

On one hand we are told to not associate with people who are unrepentant but call themselves Christians.  On the other hand how will they find out what they are missing if we don't tell them and show them?  Perhaps it depends on the the stability of the person who is reaching out to them.  A mature Christian my be able to influence them, but too often it is the bad influence that wins out.  So it is best to go as two or three for strength and prayer support.  

I think that he greatest danger as you say is from those who say they are christian ,but do not seek God ,so they have decided what kind of god they want to have. The god they have is not the true God but one created to fit their lifestyle :when you know  God you  ; when you know God you become transformed over time ,and you 'see differently' .

Edited September 27, 2015 by Thallasa

[Guest Thallasa]

And to answer the topic ,yes I can be friendly with people who are not very faithful ,but as time goes on it  becomes more difficult to socialise as they can be interested in different things,but the answer is Yes  as some of them are family or good friends in most ways ,and live their lives in a moral manner .

You did say "little faith " , not atheists ??  

Edited September 27, 2015 by Thallasa

[missmuffet]

I think some people are confused about the OP and what being friendly and having someone for a close friend is all about.We as Christians are not supposed to snub someone or make ourselves seem better than they are.We can have casual friends who have little faith or no faith at all.Personally I would have little in common with them.We are just not supposed to be unevenly yoked in marriage or in friendships as far as taking advice from them or letting them take us away from our faith in God.

[Littlelambseativy]

And to answer the topic ,yes I can be friendly with people who are not very faithful ,but as time goes on it  becomes more difficult to socialise as they can be interested in different things,but the answer is Yes  as some of them are family or good friends in most ways ,and live their lives in a moral manner .

You did say "little faith " , not atheists ??  

That may, sadly apply to family members. 

[missmuffet]

I have been casual friends with atheists,agnostics etc.What classification does a person with "little faith" come under.A luke warm believer?I am very,very cautious who I take Christian advice from.I usually have to watch them for awhile to see what they believe.There have been a couple on Christian message boards.I will usually PM them and tell them that I appreciate their theology.