Doesn't it say somewhere in the Bible about not associating with non-believers? I always got the impression that we were to stay close to believers, and then try to help bring the unbelieving in to the flock, but not to hang with them continually. I'll see if I can find that quote from scripture. Does anyone else know what I'm taling about here?

This is from when Jesus sends out the twelve, not sure if it applies to family:

Matthew 10:14 New International Version (NIV)
14 If anyone will not welcome you or listen to your words, leave that home or town and shake the dust off your feet. (the text note explains this is an act of a solemn warning to those who reject God's message).

And another: Matthew 7:6 New International Version (NIV)

6 “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces. (the text note explains that teaching should be given according to the capacity of the learner).

I hope this helps...

Judy, where you meaning this verse:
1 Corinthians 5:11 (NIV)
11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister[a] but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.

although this is a letter written by Paul to the church at Corinth, I don't think it really refers to family. I think it is meant more to avoid people like this. But, yes, I believe there should be distance put between you and anyone who is a non-Christian. There should be concern about their relationship with God, but.....their negative attitude and life style might affect you.

I pray you shall find the answer.

Both of you gals came up with quotes that were making me think that way. Not sure what the answer is for Loddy....

This kind of hit home for me. I am a believer, be it a struggling one, and my family ( siblings ) are not. They have mocked me, criticized me, insulted me, and flat out made rude insulting comments to me in a laughing fashion. All of which where done because I am a believer. I have tried to explain things to them, show them mutual respect, and even just not respond to them. Nothing has ever worked with them. They continue on. I don’t hate them, but for my own emotional and spiritual health needs and growth, I have long since keep my distance from them. Minimum contact as much as I can. It’s heart breaking to me, but I am not here to be abused by anyone for any reason including by my siblings over my faith. If you can not respect me, you can not be apart of my life. Sad, but what my life has come to. So is this right? To me, it’s the only right thing to do for everyone involved.

So, here's thought.....

I feel like my husband is fighting God. I truly believe this. I feel the devils presence when he fusses t me. I finally confronted the devil once. I got feed up with His fussing and fighting with me. I sternly said, "Satan, you must leave. In the name of Jesus." I did not shout. I did say it loud. Suddenly, the fussing stopped. Suddenly the fighting stopped. I don't know exactly what happened, I just know it happened!!!

So, once again, I suggest that maybe they are fighting God. This "fussing" and "degrading" that they are doing might be their fighting God and Him working in their life.

Just my thoughts.

If you can be strong and stay with them you can be a great influence for Christ in their lives.
If your relationship with them hurts you or weakens your faith then I would limit my contact. I would not want to ever cut off contact with family unless the situation was so horrible it was completely necessary.

Another bit of scripture I came across: Titus 3:4-11New International Version (NIV)--

"4 But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, 5 he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, 6 whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, 7 so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone.

9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. 10 Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time. After that, have nothing to do with them. 11 You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned."

Again, not sure if it applies to family; I agree with what Paulina said, I'd find it very hard to not associate with immediate family. A counselor once told me I should find a way to have very limited contact with my parents because they're so verbally and emotionally abusive, but being the only daughter and only one of 2 nearby (the other isn't able to contribute much due to being on the autism spectrum), it was difficult. I prayed a lot about it, and then they just decided to move 2 hours away one day. So praise the Lord, things are better now, plus the distance gave me the opportunity to get a little thicker skin and feel more able to advocate for myself a bit. You just never know what's possible....

I do remember in the bible that it says not to marry a man or a woman that is not a follower of Jesus Christ and doesn't believe that he is responsible for taking away our sins. I hope I got that right! Hugs GB