Something that has been on my mind

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by stiney_<3

i agree also that prayer is really the key to living a good apostolic lifestyle. but i was wondering, what is there to do when the person refuses to pray? i have a few friends i would love to help in the chruch, and i see them slowly slipping away from god, but i am also noticing that no matter what we try to do, they are continuing this downward path. not even our pastor can get her to be more involved, and Ken Bow is our pastor . i mean, we just had anniversary services this weekend, and i saw that everyone in the services was touched and moved except for her. and suggestions?

God isn't asking you to get the person to pray. God is asking YOU to pray for the person. If you do, then God will be able to do the work that He so wants to do for your friend.

[Margies3]

Originally Posted by Sister Alvear

1 Cor 15:33

33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
KJV
Have you ever seen good people destroyed by the company they keep?

Anyone have any ideas how to help people you see that others are destroying?

Sis Alvear,

I agree that our first responsibility is to PRAY.

But then, after that, is there any way that you can befriend this person? Or maybe hook this person up with some good strong solid Christian folks who will be their friend right at their sides all the time?

If you can somehow replace the bad company with good company, there wouldn't be time for the bad company

[Sister Alvear]

very good..