Hi NoSin and welcome.
When my blind eyes were first opened to God's truth (Praise His Name!) I was sooo excited I had to share with a friend from church. Now, she was a "die-hard" christian for over 10 years and up until this point we had shared many excellent conversations about God. When I told her "the truth" according to scripture, she decided Satan had gotten hold of me, and once I "got over" this particular tribulation, God would use me in a good way.
She decided we should meet weekly to discuss. I tried to prepare for our meetings by writing down notes and such, but after the first meeting or two, I handed the situation over to God. I did not prep myself in the least. Each meeting, the conversation was taken over by HER, and she boldly informed me, using scripture that she could carnally understand, that we will go to hell if we don't "accept" Jesus, etc, etc....blah, blah, blah (you know the rest).
Now she strived, she went on and on, and wouldn't let me get a word in edgewise. I couldn't really understand why I just sat there and listened, (I did give her my input when I could get a word in) but I realize now that no matter what I said, she wouldn't have heard me, God had not yet chosen her to hear the truth. Then I was assured by these verses:
2Tim2:14 "Of these things put them in rememberance, charging them before the Lord that they strive not about words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers."
2Tim2:24 "And the servant of the Lord must not strive, but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient.."
To say the least, our meetings ceased after just a few, and we haven't really spoke since. All is of God.
Sure, I've lost a friend, but I've gained the truth.
For Him we remain Faithful!
Marie