Denny answers:
Obey God and encourage your friends to do the right thing.
If your friends start to do something wrong, you should use a serious but kind voice to tell them to stop. Try to get them to do something else. When you stand up for doing the right thing, other kids may join you. If they won't stop doing wrong, just walk away.
If someone is about to get hurt or you know it's a serious situation, get an adult to help. Be sure to talk to your parents about what these kids are doing so you can get more ideas and help. Don't agree to keep secrets from your parents. If your friends keep doing bad things, then you should make new friends who won't get you in trouble.
God always sees what we do. God is pleased when we make the right choice, especially when it's hard. When Jesus was living on earth, He was tempted to do wrong, so He understands how we feel. But unlike us, Jesus never chose to do wrong. Find out how you can follow Jesus - not other kids who are doing wrong.
Bible Truth
- "The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good" (Proverbs 15:3, NKJV).
- "Do not be fooled: 'Bad friends will ruin good habits'" (1 Corinthians 15:33, NCV).
- "Some friends may ruin you, but a real friend will be more loyal than a brother" (Proverbs 18:24, NCV).
- "Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer" (Proverbs 13:20, NCV).
Go back to:
