Proud to be a CHRISTian

Defending our faith can be very challenging, especially defending it from our friends who knew our dark sides because you were together doing stupid things in the past. they may see your change but they will never forget the foolish things you've done. They don't understand sanctification.
My friends are not that worst. They acknowledged my changes and somehow understand my faith because we've discussed some topics about the Bible. But they think that to change their religion is bad. Thank God I've told them that religion does not matter, faith does. But I still have to elaborate that tradition should be put aside and start reading the truth from the Bible.
My challenge is to intentionally sit down, open the Bible, share God's word to my friends. I love them so much but I'm afraid they'll shut me out when I directly tell them about God's love for them. I realized that God's message of salvation is more important than any ties in this world. If I really love then, then I should tell them intentionally whether they 'll shut me out or accept Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior.