Are you struggling with peer pressure? With friends who are trying to get you to do wrong?
With classmates who are trying to convince you that what you believe about Jesus is out-dated?
If so, listen up. You are not alone!
Peer pressure is one of the chief reasons teens fall into sin. Sadly, even Christian teens.
Before we look at how to resist peer pressure, let’s look at why teens--teen girls, especially-- are susceptible to it.
1- We all want to be liked and accepted. This is a need God built into us when He created us. But He expects that we will go to Him, not to our peers, to get that need satisfied.
2 - We all want to feel important. Why? Because we want our lives to have meaning. Wanting our lives to have meaning is a good thing. The problem arises, however, when we use the wrong method to give our lives meaning.
3 - We all want to do something great with our lives. We mistakenly think that the crowd is doing something great, so we follow the crowd.
While the above desires are inherently good, when we try to achieve them in the wrong way, we get ourselves into trouble. Why? Because the crowd will never lead you to where God wants to take you. It will always lead you in the opposite direction.
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Before we look at how to resist peer pressure, let’s look at why teens--teen girls, especially-- are susceptible to it.
1- We all want to be liked and accepted. This is a need God built into us when He created us. But He expects that we will go to Him, not to our peers, to get that need satisfied.
2 - We all want to feel important. Why? Because we want our lives to have meaning. Wanting our lives to have meaning is a good thing. The problem arises, however, when we use the wrong method to give our lives meaning.
3 - We all want to do something great with our lives. We mistakenly think that the crowd is doing something great, so we follow the crowd.
While the above desires are inherently good, when we try to achieve them in the wrong way, we get ourselves into trouble. Why? Because the crowd will never lead you to where God wants to take you. It will always lead you in the opposite direction.
Jesus said this: "But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it” (Matthew 7: 14).
You see, peer pressure to do wrong is Satan’s attempt to take you on the path that is wide. That path always leads to destruction.
God’s way, on the other hand, is to take you on the path that is narrow. That path leads to life, but only a few people choose to take that path.
So, how can you say NO to peer pressure? Here are a few tips:
1. Remember who you are! You are a daughter of God your Father, set apart for Him.
2. You are the Bride of Jesus. He wants you to remain pure and holy for Him. Do not allow yourself to be sullied by the world.
3. You are a Jewel in the Savior’s Crown. He gave His very life to save you. Show Him your gratitude by remaining true to Him.
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