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 Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 4:13 pm
Um... Hi
I need some advice for another friend of mine. (Let's just call them person A) So, person A has finally decided to dedicate his/her life to christ but b/c he/she sort of "hinted" it to his/her parents (who are not christians), his/her parents think that he/she does not need to go to church anymore, thus ending the whole "fellowship" part. (As in giving him/her close watch to ensure they don't go) So, he/she is wondering whether they should tell their parents about them being a christian, not tell just them (which is a sin), or not be a christian at all. Do you understand what I'm saying? So, please answer asap. Thanks! heart
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Posted: Tue Dec 05, 2006 8:27 pm
That's an easy answer, but easier said than done. If the three options are tell them, lie, or stop being a Christian, you see which one is the only feasible one. Tellling.
That doesn't mean that it won't take courage.
Tell this person that they need to live a changed life in the home. They need to be a servant to their parents. They need to be Jesus to their parents. They need to be trustworthy and diligent. With humility they need to defend going to church.
If their parents still prohibit them, try to get them fellowship at school. Help the person to still be Jesus to their parents in the face of that, and I believe eventually the parents will understand.
They have a powerful opportunity. To respect their parents, to not talk back, to clean without asking, and all sorts of things both little and small - if they live transformed, their parents will understand.
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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:08 am
I went to a small group today, and my small group leader said that if your parents dont want you going to church, you sould not go aginst their wishes. If you submit to them and act like a good Christian, the Holy Spirit can move in ways you would never expect him to...
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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:57 am
He/she stuck between a rock and a hard place. Give it some prayer and ask the Holy Spirit that if it be His will, show you the course of action to take. Take everything to God in prayer.
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Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 8:40 pm
I strongly agree with Berezi. This person should not give up Christianity because their parents don't approve. Jesus says that one must take up their cross and follow Him, regardless of what family, friends, or the world itself may think.
They should tell their parents, because it is important for this person to try to have an honest and open relationship with their parents. If this individual is directly prohibited from going to church, then there's not much they can do but seek fellowship from their friends. If their parents do not suppor them, then at least they have been honest.
Help them. Love them. Be there to show them an example of strong Christian perserverence.
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 11:48 pm
But, I don't see him/her at school b/c they are a tad bit older than me. So, how does he/she seek support when the only way to get it really is from church? Does that make sense? sweatdrop
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