How should we handle social pressure?

Thomas R. Valletta

“You can’t please God without upsetting Satan, so you will get pressure from those he tempts to do wrong. … It is natural to want to be accepted by peers, to be part of a group—some even join gangs because of that desire to belong, but they lose their freedom, and some lose their lives. … You don’t need to compromise your standards to be accepted by good friends. The more obedient you are, the more you stand for true principles, the more the Lord can help you overcome temptation. You can also help others because they will feel your strength. Let them know about your standards by consistently living them” (Scott, “Making the Right Choices,” 37).

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