https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/boundaries-for-non-christian-friendships
Boundaries for Non-Christian Friendships. Audio Transcript. Pastor John, what balance or boundaries should we have regarding our friendships with non-Christians? We have to find the line between ignoring two seemingly opposite commands. One is, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals'" ( 1 Corinthians 15:33) or, "Your

https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2024/05/01/friendships-with-non-christians-being-intentional-without-being-weird/
We should want to be evangelistic, and it is right to care about the souls of our non-Christian friends. But our non-Christian friends shouldn't feel like we are their friends just to convert them. Each of these seven questions [1] has natural segues to the gospel that should emerge as our friendships deepen.

https://billygraham.org/answer/should-christians-interact-with-non-christians/
Our social contacts should not only be pleasant, they should be opportunities to share our faith with those who do not yet know Christ. We must not conform to the world spiritually. We are not to be conformed to the world's definition of what it means to be religious, but we are to make sure that we have met God's requirements for discipleship.

https://www.reviveourhearts.com/articles/should-christians-befriend-non-christians/
Being friends with non-Christians is not a permission slip to do the things they do or go the places they go. It doesn't fly to justify spending time at parties, watching movies you shouldn't watch, spending insane amounts of time online, dressing immodestly, or using crude language in the name of influencing others.

https://www.christianpost.com/news/christian-friendship-the-people-you-should-and-shouldnt-be-friends-with.html
We normally think that having many friends is good, but the Bible is warning us here. If we choose the wrong people to be our friends, people who take our focus off God, that's going to be a problem. Proverbs 12:26 instructs us, "The righteous should choose his friends carefully, for the way of the wicked leads them astray."

https://www.whatchristianswanttoknow.com/should-christians-have-non-christian-friends/
It is fine to be friends with non-believers to a point but our best friends should be those in the Body of Christ, the church. Being friends with the world is dangerous ground for the Christian as James wrote, "Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Therefore whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself

https://www.str.org/w/is-friendship-with-unbelievers-being-unequally-yoked-
The question has been raised to me: Is being friends with non-Christians an example of being unequally yoked? I guess my response is: That depends. The point of the passage is that we are not to be bound together—connected strongly—with people who have different points of view on critical matters, spiritual things, and moral things than we

https://bible.org/article/should-christians-have-unbelieving-friends
Therefore, many believe to be Christian means that we lose all association with unbelievers. But this is a wrong interpretation. Paul is not telling us not to have unbelieving friends, but not to join together with unbelievers in their practices and worldview. In other words, the yoking together means to join with them in their lifestyle and

https://www.christianpost.com/news/non-christians-want-to-talk-faith-but-dont-see-christians-as-good-listeners-barna-finds.html
When Christians attempt to engage in conversation with non-believing friends and family, they should not rush the effort to evangelize, says a study by the Barna Group. The study found that for non-Christians who are willing to talk about faith with their Christian peers, their preferences for dialogue often fall short of their experiences.

https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/wisdom-in-friendships-with-non-christians
Paul is talking about tolerating people in the church that you should excommunicate. "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.". ( Proverbs 13:20) "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers.". ( Psalm 1:1)

https://www.bethel.edu/blog/how-do-you-talk-about-the-christian-faith-with-non-christians/
It is important that Christians talk about their faith, but it is crucial that we do so in ways that are kind, gentle, and loving. To this end, I offer three pieces of advice about how to talk to people about your faith: 1. Do no harm. The Hippocratic Oath is a pledge taken by Doctors in which they swear to "do no harm.".

https://www.reddit.com/r/Christianity/comments/ceu920/can_christians_be_friends_with_nonbelievers/
As a Christian, some of my dearest friends have been non-Christians meaning, those were the people that lifted me up when I needed it most (giving selflessly and feeling unconditional love, not judgmental). Also, as a Christian some of the fiercest attacks I've experienced were from "brothers and sisters" within the church and/or people who

https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Bible-Verses-About-Being-Friends-With-Non-Christians/
Romans 8:7 - Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Luke 5:32 - I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. 1 Timothy 2:4 - Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueChristian/comments/16kwdpn/is_it_ok_to_be_friends_with_non_christians/
Basically, your ability to say no will go a long way if you want to non-Christian close friends. Always remember Romans 14. If you believe that being friends with non-Christians causes you to stumble in your faith then you should not do it if you can be friends with non-Christians and not stumble then it is OK.

https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/spiritual-life/how-to-balance-love-and-conviction-with-non-christian-friends-and-family.html
5 Biblical Don'ts. 1. Don't isolate yourself from them ( John 17:15-18) - Christians often strike the wrong balance with the world. We tend to either isolate ourselves from non-Christians in

https://www.ligonier.org/learn/qas/how-can-i-witness-to-my-friends-who-say-they-are-christians-but-their-actions-say-otherwise
Perhaps one of the best ways to witness to nominal Christians—those who may say they're Christians but their actions don't match up to their words—is to demonstrate just how beautiful and infectious a thing Christianity is. It's a broad question. There are a whole variety of scenarios in which one can imagine a conversation with a

https://billygraham.org/answer/as-a-christian-should-i-be-friends-with-non-believers/
We have two natures in conflict, and each one is striving for the victory. The Bible teaches, "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh" (Galatians 5:17). The flesh is the enemy—the infiltrator—the battle between the self-life and the Christ-life. The old nature cannot please God. It cannot be patched up.

https://medium.com/christian-perspectives-society-and-life/should-christians-hang-out-with-non-christians-af3b307b17ae
Recently a few friends of mine were discussing this topic on whether or not we should have Christian friends. Many of my friends grew up in Christian homes, grew up with Christian friends, and now

https://www.openbible.info/topics/being_friends_with_non_christians
2 Corinthians 6:1-18 ESV / 10 helpful votesHelpfulNot Helpful. Working together with him, then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says, "In a favorable time I listened to you, and in a day of salvation I have helped you.". Behold, now is the favorable time; behold, now is the day of salvation.

https://www.compellingtruth.org/friendship-unbelievers.html
It is clear we are to build friendships with unbelievers. It would be extremely difficult to share Christ with others and show the love of God without building some level of friendship with an unbeliever. Yet, we must be cautious in our friendships with unbelievers. In our attempts to share the love of God with others, we can find ourselves

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/15-reasons-why-ex-christians-are-no-longer-religious/ss-BB1kycWG
The decision to leave Christianity isn't always straightforward, and it's influenced by various factors. From questioning specific beliefs to feeling disconnected from religious communities

https://medium.com/backyard-theology/four-traits-that-non-believers-value-in-conversations-with-christians-685163ec8c15
Non-believers want Christians to be honest about their doubts. According to the survey, 34% expressed that they would be more receptive to Christians who openly admit to having doubts about their

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/christian-communities-face-growing-political-divide-as-religious-affiliation-declines
Judy Woodruff reports that for white Christians, the once-dominant group by far, there's also been a growing political divide within communities as faith has receded. It's for her latest

https://412teens.org/qna/can-I-be-friends-with-non-Christians.php
TL;DR. We are called to peace and love with all people—Christians and non-Christians alike (Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:18). There's nothing wrong with building great, meaningful friendships with unbelievers, but the main focus of your friendship should be to love them like God loves them and help them discover Christ by the way you live your life.

https://christian.net/prayers/20-prayers-for-a-friend/
When a friend faces challenges or simply needs a reminder of love, offering a prayer can be a powerful gesture. Prayers for friends can provide strength, healing, and encouragement, showing them they are not alone. Whether your friend is celebrating a milestone or navigating a tough time, these heartfelt prayers can uplift their spirit.

https://christian.net/prayers/15-short-prayers-to-comfort-a-grieving-friend/
Heavenly Father, I pray for understanding for my friend. In their grief, help them make sense of their pain. Give them clarity and wisdom. Let Your word be their guide. Surround them with supportive friends. Help them find comfort in You. Be their source of understanding. In Your holy name, Amen. 11. Prayer for Courage. Lord, I lift up my

https://christian.net/prayers/20-special-prayers-for-a-friend-with-cancer/
Provide them with the strength to endure and the hope to believe in healing. Surround them with love and support from friends and family. May Your comforting presence be a source of solace. In Your holy name, we pray. Amen. 15. Prayer for Faith and Trust. Dear God, our friend is facing a challenging journey with cancer.

https://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/christianity/5-ways-christians-can-love-non-believers.aspx
Loving your non-believer friends is so vitally important. Here are different ways that you can show love to non-believers. As Christians, it can be hard to invite non-believers in our life.

https://learn.openchristian.education/blog/sangwa/hyper-grace
Christians are called to embrace both grace and truth, ensuring their lives reflect the fullness of God's Word. As Paul exhorts, we must "correctly handle the word of trut h" ( 2 Timothy 2:15 ) and remain vigilant against teachings that distort the gospel.

https://concordiatheology.org/2024/06/should-christians-work-toward-a-christian-nation-again/
Sic et Non. Josh Hawley, a US Senator for Missouri, has written an article for the February issue of First Things. The title is "Our Christian Nation." While that topic is broad and complex, I, as a Lutheran, will interact specifically with the issues that Hawley raises. ... Christians should become very active in all aspects of our country