Proverbs on Peer Pressure A Teaching Class by Rolan Monje
Proverbs – a book for the youth Proverbs is a great book for teens because it talks about living a ‘wise’ life. You can make wise decisions even at a young age.
The Purpose of Proverbs Insight Discipline Righteousness
#1 Pray a lot Prov 15.29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
#2 Dare to be different Prov 3.26 …for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared. Prov 14.26 NLT Those who fear the LORD are secure
Dare to be different
Sometimes, to be like Jesus means to go against the flow.
#3 Set healthy boundaries Prov 25.28 NLT A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.
Everyone needs boundaries!
Three kinds of boundaries
# 4 Choose your friends Prov 12.26 A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Prov 1.15 …my son, do not go along with them [sinners], do not set foot on their paths.
Choosing your friends doesn’t mean that you will be a loner!
You will be happier when you choose your friends
#5 Listen to your parents Prov 15.20 NRSV A wise child makes a glad father, but the foolish despise their mothers. Prov 15.5 NLT Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.
#6 Have some ‘life goals’ Prov 14.22 ..those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness. Prov 15.24 The path of life leads upward for the wise
How to overcome peer pressure Pray a lot! Dare to be different Set healthy boundaries Choose your friends Listen to your parents Have ‘Life Goals’
Proverbs on Peer Pressure A Teaching Class by Rolan Monje
Small group sharing: In what ways are you feeling peer pressure Small group sharing: In what ways are you feeling peer pressure? How can you overcome?