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Q: In a bit of a dilemma. My husband's brother has just married a Muslim lady, and he himself has changed for her. His brother was a committed Christian which makes this so unbelievable, but there you go. We do pray for them, but should we remind him of what the scriptures says in the Bible regarding the rejection of Jesus Christ (after having once accepted the Lord as his Saviour)? What other advice would you have for us? Thanks for listening. Look forward to your response.

A: Hi! Thanks for this question, one which I am often asked today with inter-faith marriages. As Christians we are obviously concerned when this happens, particularly when it's someone close and who has committed himself to following Christ.

Ask your self the question (you know your brother-in-law best) - will reminding him of his commitment and quoting Scripture cause him to return to his faith? I think not! He knows the truth and reminding him of his error could probably drive him further away. In the story of the prodigal Jesus told, the father never argued when he left, or condemned him while he was away - but simply loved him back - and never reminded him of his slip up! My advice? be an intersessor - get serious in your desire for God to turn him around, and use every opportunity to let him know you love him regardless of his decision. My experience is - circumstances, or testimony, or remembering (like the prodigal) how good it was at home - will cause him to return. I will pray for this situation.

Blessings, Tony

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