Christianity --Youth Issues/how can i help my friend

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hello, i have a really serious question, one of my friends, actually he used to be my youth pastor and he helped me get saved has now went out of control, he openly states he believes in no God and to do w/e u want, and hes been this way for a long time now, and i just want to help him, but i dont want to push him away from God, and i dont want him to hate me, but i just want whats best for him, if you could help that would mean a lot to me right now

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Hi Michael,

Thanks for this great question.  I am so sorry that this has happened to your friend.  The best advice that I can offer you is that you use scritprue every chance you get.  Your logic or needling and nagging will not do it... but the sharp sword of scripture can break through all that sin and unbelief.

Heb 4:12  For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.


I hope that this helps you.

In Christ
Pastor Don

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Pastor Don Carpenter

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I believe that every word of the Bible is God- Breathed. This blessed book is the foundation of truth for faith and practice. If you ask this volunteer a question you will receive an answer from the Bible that is based upon a literal, normal interpretation, taking into account the grammar and culture of the time.

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I have been in the ministry 20+ years. During that time I served as a youth pastor, christian counselor, assistant pastor, church planter, and a senior pastor.

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Revival Baptist Chronicles
The Fundamental Baptist Voice

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BS in Bible, from Baptist Bible College in CLarks Summit PA

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