Im really worried about my brother...?

Question

my brothers and i have all grown up in a christian family. my brother has been in a none-christian enviroment (meaning he hasnt been in a christian school or anything) for four years now. two at highschool and two at university. he was at my house for a visit and he told my mom that he wasnt sure if he believed in God anymore. out of all my brothers, i thought he was the last one to fall into that trap. its kinda sad/scary. hes coming back for another visit in a couple days. i dont know if i should say something to him.. i have been praying... i guess its all in Gods hands. but for all the christians who read this, please pray that my brother finds Christ again.

Answer 1

He is in college now and thinking on his own. Leave him alone. Why does he have to believe the way you do? His studies are allowing him

to think about life more thoroughly.

Do you think someone who doesn't call himself Christian is bad? What are you afraid of? He's an adult now.

Just what is this "trap" he has fallen into?

Answer 2

Don't worry about your brother. He is finding out who he is and his place in the world. He will come back to God in his own time, pressuring him will only push him farther away. Remember the Parable of the Prodigal Son, where the father states "He once was lost ,but now is found". Leave him be, he will find out for himself where he belongs, and I bet it is with his family and Christ.

Answer 3

you need to be supportive and love your brother no matter what religion he is or is not.  don't push your faith onto anyone else.  faith is meant to be a private relationship with God.  Worry about yourself.  Not going to a christian school absolutely does not make him a bad person, if anything it's opened up his eyes.  

What "trap" are you talking about?

Answer 4

Talk to him about you feelings, it will serve good for both of you.

Answer 5

What has happened to your brother is not unusual.  Actually, it happens quite a bit.  The Barna Group has done a study on this and at his age most kids begin to doubt their faith.  You said you have all grown up in a christian home.  He will return to his faith when the time is right.  Pray with and for him but don't pressure him.  He will be alright.  

Answer 6

I'll pray for your brother. And you're right. It is in God's hands. The hard part is waiting on Him. I don't really know what you could say to your brother that would change his mind, but I do know that you could have a heart to heart conversation about God that would get him to thinking. Just don't pressure him. As Christians, we are to lead people to Christ by our example, not by beating one another over the head with scripture. Before you talk to your brother, you could pray and ask God to let the Holy Spirit speak through you and give you peace about what to say. Thank God in your prayer that He has not ever, nor will ever leave your brother. Then, you can be at peace with whatever the outcome. You're such a good sibling to your brother, you know that?

Remember, no one can be your brother's savior but Christ. We can only intercede through prayer. That's the most powerful tool we have. God bless you.