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How can I approach my friend about her arrogance?
Billy Graham writes, "Pray for your friend before you speak to her. God can do what we can't do, and He can soften her heart."

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When should we avoid criticizing people for doing wrong, and when should we confront them?
Billy Graham writes, "The Bible tells us that we have a responsibility to help others in their spiritual walk with God."

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My boyfriend and I are thinking of getting married, but he doesn't believe in God. What should I do?
Billy Graham writes, "If you are a sincere Christian, you're only setting yourself up for trouble if you marry someone who not only doesn't share your faith but rejects it."

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My husband says either I forget Christ or he's leaving. What should I do?
Billy Graham writes, "I know you feel like you're being torn in two—and in a sense you are ... I pray, however, that you will stay faithful to Christ, and trust Him for the future."

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I want to be more like my Christian friend. She is cheerful even though her life is very hard at times. How can I be like her?
Billy Graham writes, "God doesn't necessarily remove all our problems when we become followers of Christ—as your friend knows. But He has promised to be with us."

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I don't see any harm in a little gossip, as long as you aren't telling lies about people...but you think all gossip is wrong. But what is your reason for saying this?
Billy Graham writes, "When we gossip about someone, we're talking about them—and how do we know if what we're saying is absolutely accurate and true?"

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Is there anything wrong with living with my boyfriend if we plan to be married someday?
Living together without marriage is becoming more frequent as our society moves farther and farther from its religious and moral roots. We can assure you that you will never find lasting happiness by continuing to live this way.

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How can we say that someone is sinning, if Jesus said we are not supposed to judge others?
A careful examination of Christ's command, "Do not judge, or you too will be judged" (Matthew 7:1), in light of what He said next, indicates His meaning.

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What if my family and friends never accept Jesus?
Don't give in to discouragement; instead, permit the life and love of our Lord Jesus Christ to be seen in you, for this in itself will be a tremendous testimony.

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Would it be all right to marry if my boyfriend promises to change and control his temper?
Marriage is a serious decision. Above all, you need to seek God's will. You would be wise to be cautious.

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My boyfriend says if I loved him I would have sex with him. What should I do?
Billy Graham writes, "I pray you will not compromise your moral standards. God will honor you for keeping yourself sexually pure."

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I've decided I'm going to move in with my boyfriend. How can I know if it's going to work unless we try living together?
Billy Graham writes, "A lasting and secure marriage must include two elements: commitment and trust. But this is exactly what will be lacking in this relationship—nor will they have much opportunity to grow."

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I don't see what's wrong with being angry at someone, as long as you don't hurt them or anything like that.
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, anger can lead to violence—but even when it doesn't, it still does harm in other ways."

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I'm tempted to go on the Internet and sign up for one of those dating services. Do you think that would be a good idea?
Billy Graham writes, "The most important advice I can give you is for you to turn this very important area of your life over to God."

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My husband had been having an affair with someone he met at work. He claims it's over, but I don't think I can forgive him. Is our marriage finished?
Billy Graham writes, "Yes, your trust has been shattered. But if you both are willing to start again (as your husband seems to be), you can come through this with an even stronger love."

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I've always been shy, and I guess that's why I've never joined a church.
Billy Graham writes, "Perhaps you can't help it if you are shy—but you can keep your shyness from cutting you off from things that are good."

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Why is it that God will forgive you when you've done something wrong, but other people won't?
Billy Graham writes, "Don't be surprised if people fail to forgive you. God is perfect—but we aren't, and neither are other people. The problem is within our hearts."

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What good does it do for me to pray for someone I hardly know?
Billy Graham writes, "Has it ever occurred to you that those you know the least may need your prayers the most? They may, in fact, have very few friends or others who will pray for them."

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I recently gave my life to Jesus. But does this mean I ought to stop living with my non-Christian boyfriend?
Billy Graham writes, "Now that you have given your life to Jesus Christ, you should have only one goal in life: to please Him by doing His will."

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My fiance isn't religious. But he's very kind and thoughtful, and he isn't opposed to my church activities or anything like that.
Billy Graham writes, "My prayer is that you will want God's will in this matter. Almost no other decision in life is as important as this one, and it would be tragic for you to go astray."