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I prayed to God that He would guide me in witnessing to my old Mormon friend who I haven't talked to in over a year (and the relationship kinda... died). I prayed that I wouldn't get distracted from witnessing or anything, but...

I didn't even bring up those things of God once today when I started talking to her again... I just couldn't bring myself to do so; I was just... scared. And I don't know why. I honestly don't know what more I have to lose in this relationship... I'm just afraid to offend her anymore beyond what I've done in attacking her non-Christian beliefs...

And that makes me mad! This isn't what Christianity is about... It's not about making the unsaved feel comfortable... It's about exposing the futility of man's attempts to find perfection, peace, and salvation in ways other than Christ... So why do I fear wittnessing to someone I cared so much about?

I don't know. I just wish that I could lose my emotional side completely... They say I have a heart of stone, but... that's not true. That wouldn't bother me so much if Satan didn't use my own emotions against me...

I don't know what I'm trying to say here... I just feel like...

Like I know what to do, but don't do it at heart...?

Hi Slater,

I think it's tough to talk to a Mormon about their beliefs as being heretical and non-Christian. Whilst that may be true, some Mormons have a persecution mentality - the more you 'attack' their beliefs, the more they feel what they believe must be right, because in their mindset, after all, the early Church believers had their beliefs 'attacked' too, so they must be on the right track.

I think when you witness to people it is much more than just prooftexting the Bible or talking about theological issues. That's definitely important, but one thing that we must consider is spending the time with that person. By showing her your genuine Christian walk, your friend will really see that Jesus empowers people to live rightly before God.

When that happens (and witnessing with our lives is almost always a long process), your friend may begin to see what you have to say about Christ and the Bible in a new light, that you are not trying to simply attack her beliefs, and realise that you are onto something here.

All the best as you continue to help your friend.

i pray that God would help you.

I agree with Ultra Magnus here. Don't worry so much about verbal (that is, conversion or evangelization) witnessing at this point. You need to be a friend and open a dialog first.

Calling Mormons non-Christian is a bit strong to bring up in early conversations with your friend. From theological statements I have gathered from Presbyterian and Methodist web sites, Mormonism is a Christian Religion in so far as members profess a faith in Jesus Christ and hold the Holy Bible as scripture. However, they are not totally in step with the historical, apostolic churches since they have other scriptural documents, etc. Both of these churches require new member previously baptized (as Mormons) to be re-baptized.

Can I encourage you in one thing? Don't so much stress getting in the five points of salvation. Not yet. Not if the opportunity doesn't present itself. Scripture talks about us loving others because Christ loved us first. Just love this friend of yours, as Christ loved you. THAT will be a witness far stronger than the five points as salvation. Atleast initially.

Don't misunderstand me, please. I'm not saying that you shouldn't lay out the plan for Salvation if God throws that door open, but I don't think you should have to force the conversation. The Holy Spirit is the one who will ultimately bring this girl to a place where she wants to accept Christ. Until the time when the conversation is ready to happen, love this girl with a Christ-like love. Make her wonder why the God in you is active and moving.

You never want to loose your emotional side, that's what makes you sincere. I think the majority of use fear some aspects of witnessing because we don't want to mess it up, or say something wrong or whatever.... It's completely understandable.

I'll be praying for y'all.

I'lll pray for boldeness.
And I'm also praying for your friends salvation

BTW:

"So we may boldy say:
'The LORD is my helper, I shall not fear, what can man do to me?'"
Hebrews 13:6

maybe you need to focus on the point, Slater. witnessing isn't a have to...God calls us to do it because no one should go to Hell. you are witnessing to her because you don't want that either...do you? remeber witnessing is not about you! its about the person...and God. someone once said "witness to them...and if you must then speak." aka be an example...show this person love...and let God worry about the talking part...and just be open for when the right time is. attacking her and forcing your beliefs on her will only drive her away. showing love is the way to go.
I will pray for you.
God Bless
~Z~