By telling the others what I believe, and then living according to that testimony, I become an example; Peer pressure lessens when people know where you stand and for what you stand. For example if others know you do not curse and use foul language then when they are around you they either don’t swear or feel bad when they do. When we live for Christ our mere existence shines a light on deeds of darkness.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) “You are the light of the world … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Instead of making up excuses, and simply avoiding situations, I can choose to be a light to the darkness that is in the world. I can be a good influence on those who want to keep themselves pure in the same way that I want to! We can encourage others to live for Christ and in so doing we speak the kind of person we are and how we live without saying a word.
God strengthens me when I have a heart to live for Him. The things I do or choose not to do come from deep within my very being. I can’t not, not live for Him when He gladly gave His life for me. My loyalty to Him and His commands cause my life to be blessed, protected and rewarded.
2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV) “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
When I live before God’s face alone, then God becomes my ally. I become free to think, act and speak according to how God is working in me through the Holy Spirit. Then I become a help, blessing and example for those around me, and I am filled with an inner joy that comes from doing what I know is right before God’s face. Peer pressure has no pressure on a life that gladly lives for Christ.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NKJV) “You are the light of the world … let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Instead of making up excuses, and simply avoiding situations, I can choose to be a light to the darkness that is in the world. I can be a good influence on those who want to keep themselves pure in the same way that I want to! We can encourage others to live for Christ and in so doing we speak the kind of person we are and how we live without saying a word.
God strengthens me when I have a heart to live for Him. The things I do or choose not to do come from deep within my very being. I can’t not, not live for Him when He gladly gave His life for me. My loyalty to Him and His commands cause my life to be blessed, protected and rewarded.
2 Chronicles 16:9 (NKJV) “For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.”
When I live before God’s face alone, then God becomes my ally. I become free to think, act and speak according to how God is working in me through the Holy Spirit. Then I become a help, blessing and example for those around me, and I am filled with an inner joy that comes from doing what I know is right before God’s face. Peer pressure has no pressure on a life that gladly lives for Christ.
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