Obligation as a Christian

[neomastino]

Good Afternoon, I am battling with what the right thing to do is as a Christian. My 17 year old daughter and her boyfriend recently broke up, which is fine and it was not a contentious or hostile split. During the past 8 months he has been attending church with us (his parents do not attend church) and he has professed his faith and has grown tremendously, but now with the breakup he is no longer attending church, which is heartbreaking. I am struggling with if I should invite him to keep attending with us (no other real options to attend with others or elsewhere), it would be awkward to have him with us now, but losing a young Christian would be horrible as well... so , i guess the question is is the right thing to invite him?
thanks.

 

[Tenchi]

Good Afternoon, I am battling with what the right thing to do is as a Christian. My 17 year old daughter and her boyfriend recently broke up, which is fine and it was not a contentious or hostile split. During the past 8 months he has been attending church with us (his parents do not attend church) and he has professed his faith and has grown tremendously, but now with the breakup he is no longer attending church, which is heartbreaking. I am struggling with if I should invite him to keep attending with us (no other real options to attend with others or elsewhere), it would be awkward to have him with us now, but losing a young Christian would be horrible as well... so , i guess the question is is the right thing to invite him?
thanks.

Are you discipling him? Is anyone? Discipleship is far more important right now for him than his attendance at a Sunday morning worship service. Can you not take him under your wing and help guide him into a deep, rich, joyful, holy walk with God? You can do this over a cup of coffee at the local cafe, or attending a football game together, or hunting ducks, or fishing, or changing the sparkplugs on your car. Show him what it is to fellowship with God and to be convicted, strengthened, taught, comforted and transformed by God throughout every day. Teach him how to enjoy the same experience of God. This is what he needs most at the moment, not a Sunday church service.

 

[Dorothy Mae]

Good Afternoon, I am battling with what the right thing to do is as a Christian. My 17 year old daughter and her boyfriend recently broke up, which is fine and it was not a contentious or hostile split. During the past 8 months he has been attending church with us (his parents do not attend church) and he has professed his faith and has grown tremendously, but now with the breakup he is no longer attending church, which is heartbreaking. I am struggling with if I should invite him to keep attending with us (no other real options to attend with others or elsewhere), it would be awkward to have him with us now, but losing a young Christian would be horrible as well... so , i guess the question is is the right thing to invite him?
thanks.

I think you should ask your daughter if she’s ok with you inviting him along. Even if they’re not together, he’s still a brother in Christ.

You know, it was surprising to me how many middle aged women with teen or preteen daughters were interested in being my friend as long as I had an eligible son. As soon as he got engaged, the friendship was over. It’s a pity if our friendships are based on what is useful to us personally and not Christ.

 

[Who Me]

Good Afternoon, I am battling with what the right thing to do is as a Christian. My 17 year old daughter and her boyfriend recently broke up, which is fine and it was not a contentious or hostile split. During the past 8 months he has been attending church with us (his parents do not attend church) and he has professed his faith and has grown tremendously, but now with the breakup he is no longer attending church, which is heartbreaking. I am struggling with if I should invite him to keep attending with us (no other real options to attend with others or elsewhere), it would be awkward to have him with us now, but losing a young Christian would be horrible as well... so , i guess the question is is the right thing to invite him?
thanks.

Did he along with your daughter attend your churches youth group? Because it is the youth leader who should be following him up.
As D. M. has suggested see what your daughter thinks about your inviting him to church.
Otherwise get in touch and just talk to him, see how he is emotionaly and how he is spiritually. Are there other churches he could attend, is there anyone who could give him a lift etc etc

 

[07/07/07]

Good Afternoon, I am battling with what the right thing to do is as a Christian. My 17 year old daughter and her boyfriend recently broke up, which is fine and it was not a contentious or hostile split. During the past 8 months he has been attending church with us (his parents do not attend church) and he has professed his faith and has grown tremendously, but now with the breakup he is no longer attending church, which is heartbreaking. I am struggling with if I should invite him to keep attending with us (no other real options to attend with others or elsewhere), it would be awkward to have him with us now, but losing a young Christian would be horrible as well... so , i guess the question is is the right thing to invite him?
thanks.

Jesus said that no one can be His disciple if that person loves his/her Father, Mother, wife, children, brothers, sisters and his own life also more than Him. Jesus must be first over everyone and everything.

Luke 14
[26] “If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple.

 

[Anaphora]

Corinthians chapter 6. Light and darkness have nothing in common. What concord is thier between temple of God and temple of Belial?.
Its ok to try to convert heathen to christianity. Can't force anyone to love God and commit to christianity. I would ask him, if Sincerely wants to keep going with you to church?.
Many lost souls are headed to sheol. Christian people should try to plant seed. It's up to Jesus if the seed germinate.
Christian people should not compromise their values and beliefs.

But if this person indeed wants to keep going to church. Try to convert him to christianity. Christian people should be making progress. Its spirtual growth.
If he's only going to church to be around his EX?. Then his priorities are in wrong place. You would have a decision to make. Peace.

 

[Josef]

Hey All,
Your obligation, neomastino, is to follow the burden on your heart.
Now when you say "us" do you mean you and your daughter? Or you and your husband? If your daughter is involved, you have to include her in the decision. If you and your husband take this young man, then tell her what God has laid on your heart. Ask her how you can do this without upsetting her. Tell her why you want to ( the burden on your heart), and ask her permission. Use her reaction as your guide. I hope this helps. Keep walking everybody. May God bless,
Taz