How to approach a person you made upset?

December 16, 2018 at 5:39 AM
James Dziadosz asked 5 years ago
Shalom Rabbi Alon Anava! I have an issue which is bothering me day and night. I started sharing Torah lectures with a Secular Jewish friend and told him about the importance of Teshuva and repentance,and the consequences of not doing it. Since then for the last two weeks he has avoided me completely. He looks frustrated by all this. Rabbi what should I do? Is this a normal rebellion that he is going through and eventually he will come to terms with it? Or do I need to apologise for pushing it too far at him? Should I leave it for a while then approach him? I really need your help! All I wanted to do was to bring a Jewish soul back to Hashem I think I have bothered him too much and the last thing I want to do is to have turned someone away from Hashem.
1 Answers
Rabbi Yosef Karpman answered 5 years ago
Shalom,   usually people loathe being told negative consequences and have little interest in being reminded how they need to change.   Give it time and perhaps your friend will come around.   Remember to let him approach you first as the desire to change and grow has to come from him.   best wishes ————   R.Yosef Karpman