Friends making fun of Jesus. What to do?

Hi,

I’m 18 and have just recently realised that Jesus is the way, the truth and the life and since want to strengthen my faith and connection to God. I have not told my friends about this and I’m pretty sure they believe I’m still an atheist.

Unfortunately, all my friends are non-religious and MOCK Jesus regularly. This is horrible and I pray for them, but I don't see a point in staying friends with them. One reason being their mockery of the Lord and another reason being that I’m moving away now, which of course means I won’t be able to see them as often anyway.

It seems to me that to `cut them off´ is the better idea due to their mockery of the Lord, but on the other hand I have so many memories with them. I don’t know what to do and would really appreciate any help.

Thanks for any answers! God bless you.

I'd suggest, being a new believer, moving on from your friends. Sharing your change will likely bring ridicule on you and possibly even challenges to your faith that you are still too new in your faith, to defend.
I'm sure it won't be easy, but coming to Christ involves sacrifice sometimes, if you truly want to follow him.
You could still end things on a positive note with them. In fact, if you're able, it's probably the better idea.
But expect more difficult dilemmas in your walk. You may face some ridicule, or be tempted to make decisions that goes against your faith, for example. And you will fail plenty of times, but don't get discouraged by any of this. Instead learn from the failures and move on. A good trick of the devil is to trap you in guilt for when you fail. This will make you feel bad and down on yourself, make it hard to get out of that rut and even cause you to distance from God out of shame.
God will use conviction to move you into repentance and let you experience His forgiveness. Don't waste that grace on self pity or staying ashamed. God puts your past behind you, don't counter that by dragging it with you.

Welcome!

It depends on how much you appreciate them. You can try telling them the truth, that you recently converted to Christianity and depending on their reaction you will realize whether or not it is worth continuing to maintain that relationship. If you see that when you are gathered with them, they do not speak anything bad about God and they respect your opinion, it may mean that they are good friends and perhaps over time, seeing the change that has occurred in you, they will be able to reach the feet of Christ. If you see that they continue to make fun, regardless of whether you are present or not, then you already know what you have to do. I also have atheist friends, but they don't talk or make fun of God, at least not in my presence. I have one who has even discovered that religion is good and is a guide to life, even though he still does not believe in the existence of a God.

I continue to pray for them so that God shows them his truth, when I have the opportunity, I talk to them about God and Jesus, especially to the one who have discovered that religion is good, it is all I can do.

My best friend for many years, who I didn't know as well as I thought, came out as a Satanist after I got saved.
We went out separate ways.
We grew apart rapidly because the Holy Spirit was in me and I was going to a good Baptist Church where I heard hard preaching and sound teaching. The same went for my Catholic girlfriend at the time. We had hoped to marry at one point, but glad I didn't. I went in one direction towards God and she decided to draw towards the devil. We went out separate ways and there's no regrets today. At the time it hurt, but the girlfriend went on to be a wicked demon possessed MD and slut later. I wouldn't marry something so filthy. God divided that relationship even before I discovered her possession.

If your friends mock Jesus, I would give them one chance to trust Christ as their Savior and then go my separate way. If you're >Saved< I would pray very urgently for them, while watching the video many times to learn how to share the gospel and lead them to Christ. Then witness individually to each when they are alone with you.
Feel free to ask if you have questions. I've been down that path and here to help.

H&H

Ok....
I get your hesitation.
Now without anger or accusing, tell them the what and why you believe.

You don't have to be perfect with your theology. Tell them you like Jesus and Christian theology. You understand why they joke around but it's not really something to joke about.

It's about having courage of your own convictions. You are who you are. You aren't preaching at them. And you are moving. It's a step out into the light from the dark. And it's scary at first being in the light all exposed that way. But it's more sure than remaining hidden in the dark stumbling about.

You do not and should not preach at them. Just a simple statement about believing. That's all you need to do. If you don't (which is your current plan) you will regret it. It's a betrayal to Jesus, yourself, and your friends. That's why you are here talking about it.

You don't like that feeling and moving away feels like running away. It isn't, but that's how it is feeling.

They are just trying to provoke you, and at the same time deny Jesus as God for their own reassurance. Their behavior is more a reflection of their own insecurity. I would not cut ties with them, but I would start looking for new friends.