With apologies for my long diatribe (although sincerely offered), here's also a practical step with regards to the family member:
Clearly tell him this (i.e. via facebook, in a public place where he cries about your not being Christian, etc)
"I have forgiven you, and I will continue to forgive you, but your actions and behavior have caused me a lot of anguish and hurt. Until you recognize that, and change your behavior, we cannot be connected. The ball is in your court."
Something like that?
If you can. But the most important thing is your connecting with God and finding cleansing and relief from the pain in your own heart by learning how to forgive (forgive means "letting go").
With apologies for my long diatribe (although sincerely offered), here's also a practical step with regards to the family member:
Clearly tell him this (i.e. via facebook, in a public place where he cries about your not being Christian, etc)
"I have forgiven you, and I will continue to forgive you, but your actions and behavior have caused me a lot of anguish and hurt. Until you recognize that, and change your behavior, we cannot be connected. The ball is in your court."
Something like that?
If you can. But the most important thing is your connecting with God and finding cleansing and relief from the pain in your own heart by learning how to forgive (forgive means "letting go").
I have received some good advice from my frenz here. Thank you for you time in responding. I will be in lrayer that God changes both of our hearts.