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To: Grantcw who wrote (796)	3/29/1998 12:36:00 AM
From: O'Hara	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1283

><>...Hi Grant...><> How do I love my roommates without condoning their behavior. By being true to your own beliefs, and continuing to be an example of them. You are not responsibile for changing the world,not even one person. We are only responsible for planting the seeds of truth concerning our lord,our example can be that vehicle. You have probably already given each one of those guys a few good things to think about, even though they have not said so. You see Grant, we all take note of the behaviors of people around us,and those behaviors are continually being registered and qualified against our own internal belief system, and just as you have taken notice of your roomates behavior, you can be certain that they have taken notice of yours....that is your witness and that is your seed....Your Example....God will surely bless it in His time. And of course prayer is a most powerful tool. With great power and authority you can choose to stand in the gap, and ask in Jesus's name to rebuke any and all evil influence...Remember the fervant prayer. James 5:16-20 16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it rained not on the earth by the space of three years and six months. 18 And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the earth brought forth her fruit. 19 Brethren, if any of you do err from the truth, and one convert him; 20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. God bless you Grant and continue to use you mightily! Have a good evening Shalom...><> BTW It is sometimes a delicate balancing act to keep them as your friends, without compromising your own character. But keeping them as your friend is always keeping a door open for any questions or talking they may want to do. Be a friend, be available.

To: Grantcw who wrote (796)	3/29/1998 1:23:00 AM
From: Emile Vidrine	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1283

"This is one of the main problems in my life that I struggle with. How do I deal with my roommates? " I pray tht the Lord gives me the answer that you need. Your pagan roomates are not your roomates by chance. God arranged for you to be in this situation to help you grow and for you to bring the light of Christ to your rooomates. God knows every hair on your head and every sparrow that falls to the ground. So he certainly knows your situation. The lesson you are learning is how to be in the midst of the world and not be part of the evil of the world. YOur roomates need the gift of Jesus that is withing your heart. They may not act as if they are tortured by the darkness of their sins but they are. Renmember that each time you witness to them you have a helper within them that is confirming your words even though their mouths are denying it. When God is ready to bring forth the fruit, he will join the internal voice of conscience and the Holy Spirit and Words that He has given you to witness to them. "How do I love my roommates without condoning their behavior." Sit an meditate on your absolutely worst sins and ponder the fact that Christ love you while you were yet a sinner and continues to love you. Christ loves them while they are yet sinners. When we have the love of Christ in our hearts we love sinners the way Jesus loves sinners. That includes all sinners. Just this attitude of love towards them while they are yet in their sins can open the door of their hearts. This love must never be confused with participation in their sins. It is when we refuse to participate in their sins, darkness and lies but continue to love them in an uncompromising Christlike manner. It is all a matter of the condition of our hearts. What is in the heart will come out. May God show you His will in the matter. Regards Emile