| Author | Message | ||
| Wbrochs (Wbrochs) |
Dear FA friends. I left sda church as a member for 5 month ago, but I still go there every saturday. My wife is the churches elder. I often speak to her about how adventism doctrines is not supported by the biblical text. Sometime she get angry at me and some time she start crying because , as she say, I counteract her belief. I feel so sorry for this situation and as I write this tears dropps from my eyes. Do you have any advise for me? Do I behave wrong? Should I not speak of adventism at all? (Sorry for my bad english. I am a norwegian). Willy | ||
| Thomas1 (Thomas1) |
Willy, You face a problem not uncommon to many of us. We see light and want so desperately to share with those who do not want to see. There is a saying in this country that says "I would rather see a sermon than hear one, anyday". Keep your eyes on Jesus, and Him alone. Let Him live in you and through you. Find fellowship with real believers. Remember Jesus words, "Love one another as I have loved you". Pray for your wife. Love your wife. Show your wife what Jesus has done in YOUR life. Do you feel real joy in Him? Don't be afraid to let it show. Do you feel free in Him? Let it show! Are you totally assured of your salvation? Brother, LET IT SHOW! A Christian who is filled with the Spirit and joy of Jesus is a contagious Christian. It hurts to know that your spouse is not walking the same walk that you are, but remember Jesus said, "Follow ME." Keep following, my friend. Find a good church or fellowship where you will be fed, encouraged, and supported. But never stop following Him! Keep your eyes on Jesus and His cross. You are In His Grace <>< Thomas | ||
| Carol_2 (Carol_2) |
Willy - I will pray for you and your family. As Thomas said, keep your eyes on Jesus! He is with you always, and has plans for you. Please continue to share with those on this forum - it has been an incredible encouragement for all of us as we have gone through the experiences you have and will continue to go through. Love and prayers to all, Carol #2 | ||
| Colleentinker (Colleentinker) |
Willy, I'm so glad you've joined us here on the forum. I will also pray for you and for your wife. I understand your heartache. Thomas's advice is good: focus on Jesus, and let your wife see your joy in Jesus. Show her your love. It's usually best not to argue with an Adventist; they can't understand what they don't want to know. The most powerful thing you can do is pray for her, love her, and answer questions if she asks. You are secure in Jesus; he will never let you go! Colleen | ||
| Terryk (Terryk) |
Oh Willy praise God you are seeing truth. It is very sad thing to see light and the ones we love do not or will not see it. Sadly to say there is not much one can do to have others see the light. Please keep in touch with us so we can keep on encouraging you. Stay focused on the Bible and Jesus. Yes she will cry because they are brain washed to believe that you are going to Hell. She is as worried about you as your are for her. We will keep you in prayer. Great to hear from you. | ||
| Wbrochs (Wbrochs) |
Thank you for encouraging me! Thank you Thomas, Carol, Colleen and Terry, thank you, all of you!I needed so mauch to hear from you! I need to know that somebody - sisters and brothers - out there care for me, my wife, our life and our salvation. It is so good to know that I am not alone but have family out there. Your brother in Christ Willy | ||
| Madelia (Madelia) |
Dear Willy, I also want to say welcome to the Forum! I am in a similar sort of situation where my husband is a staunch Adventist and refuses to look at anything other than the SDA church. We have gotten into some pretty good yelling sessions. He just can't understand how anyone could leave the "truth". I agree with what the others have said: pray that her eyes will be opened and exemplify Christ in your life. | ||
| Sabra (Sabra) |
Willy, Jesus had you in mind when He said: Matt. 19:29 And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or lands, for My name's sake, shall receive a hundredfold, and inherit eternal life. 30 But many who are first will be last, and the last first. He is so faithful. Welcome! | ||
| Susan_2 (Susan_2) |
Dear Willy, you have many comrads on this forum. I was raised sda and now hold my membership in a local Lutheran church. I guess being in Norway most people in that country are Lutheran. But back to your delima, stay strong. I still attend the sda nearly weekly with my elderly. I try to bite my tomgue on most everything about the sda church out of love and devotion to my mom because she so strongly believes that the sda church is the right way. However, I do not bring up what I learn in the Lutheran church or invite her to come with me there. I tried that several times and I got yelled at and at age 52 I just don't feel like having my 82 year old mother yell at me so I say nothing and try to make my wittness be the life I live. You and your wife will certanily be in my prayers and I am glad to have you join in on these discussions. |
