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So im 16 and was saved in a couple months ago and ive stopped a lot of wilful sin like alcohol, drugs, masterbation, swearing and some others, my friends arent saved and are living a life on sin but i dont see them as any less because i lived the same life but im a new creation in christ now and i know i just dont feel the same hanging around them because of sin, im not blaming them at all because i take all responsibility of my sin but i know if i make the decision to meet them im soo much more likely to sin and just return to my old ways, my question is now that im born again do i have to cut off my sinful friends and try to find christian friends that will help me in my walk, i know its gonna be hard because these guys have been my best friends for years and my best memories from my old life involve all of them, so do I have to cut them off or what should i do
 
First of all, this forum is the more appropriate forum for your thread, so I've asked the mods to delete your thread in new members forum. :) You need only make 1 thread, not multiple ones, on the same subject. Mods don't like us making dupe threads in multiple forums.

Now, to answer your questions. Your friends are bad influences now, and they are temptations for you. God says not to associate with unbelievers. So yes, it would be wise to disconnect from them and find some christian friends. :) If your best memories of them come from your old sinful life, then those are memories that need to go bye bye.
 
Hi Matt! First of all, a big WELCOME into the Christian family!! That is such an awesome testimony, keep at it brother. :) Sooo, about your question...I totally get where you are coming from, and have had a similar situation with a girl I know. I once heard a sermon in which the vicar asked the question: "Are you willing to give up the things you cannot keep for what you cannot loose?" If these guys aren't Christians, there's not necessarily anything wrong with seeing them sometimes, and you should always show them a kind and Christian spirit when you run into them at school or at on the street, but these people shouldn't be your closest friends. Don't completely give them the cold shoulder! That won't give them a very good impression of your new faith. If you have to see these people, pray for ways to witness to them; but don't find time to hang out with them. God bless you, my brother!
 
matt1111...GOD bless you, brother! So glad that we have lots in common. "OLD FRIENDS" will eventually be able to see that you are truely changed...and they should. If they don't..then, someone is hiding their light under a bushel basket, not putting it up high for the world to see! And, if they make fun or shun you....count it all a blessing..GOD has so much more in store for you ahead! Welcome aboard!
 
If these guys aren't Christians, there's not necessarily anything wrong with seeing them sometimes, and you should always show them a kind and Christian spirit when you run into them at school or at on the street, but these people shouldn't be your closest friends. Don't completely give them the cold shoulder! That won't give them a very good impression of your new faith. If you have to see these people, pray for ways to witness to them; but don't find time to hang out with them. God bless you, my brother!
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Impressive amount of wisdom for a teenager (at least there is a few smart ones around...) xD. Excellent way to put it.

i know its gonna be hard because these guys have been my best friends for years and my best memories from my old life involve all of them, so do I have to cut them off or what should i do
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Have little to do with them. It's impossible to cut them off completely, you will run into them from time to time. Don't hang around non believers. They will pull you back into sin. (To quote my Mom, it's easier for someone to pull you down then for you to pull them up.) It's not a necessary risk. By all means witness to them, if they take it great. If not, oh well for them.

Dude, you made a huge step in your life. Following Christ is the greatest decision you'll make in your life. Congrats on that! :)

If you need encouragement, hit me up. I'm happy to listen and talk.
 
Zeano321...I applaud your response here! This is such an encouragement to a young teen CHRISTIAN. You are definitely using a GOD given talent/spiritual gift of knowledge that is so appreciated. It is very refreshing seeing and reading posts like this that have NO complaining, no confusion and no disappointments. GOD, continue to bless Zeano321 !!!!!
 
Heres some bible verses to answer your questions.

Romans 16s

Now I urge you, brethren, keep your eye on those who cause dissensions and hindrances contrary to the teaching which you learned, and turn away from them.
Romans 13:14
But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh in regard to its lusts.
Hebrews 12:1
Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,
1 Thessalonians 5:22
abstain from every form of evil.

I hope they covered all. God bless you


 
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