Denny answers:
Choose to do the right thing, even if that means leaving your friends.
Someone who keeps getting you into trouble is not a true friend. You can still be friendly to that person, but you shouldn't spend much time with them. The Bible says, "Spend time with the wise and you will become wise, but the friends of fools will suffer" (Proverbs 13:20, NCV). A foolish person will get you into trouble by the bad choices he makes.
Sometimes we get in trouble when we're near someone who's doing the wrong thing because it looks like we're part of it, too. Whenever they start doing bad things, try to move away. If you sit by them in school, you can ask the teacher to move you to a different desk. Keep yourself away from temptations to do wrong, so you can sit quietly and do your work well.
When a kid keeps causing you problems, talk to your teacher or parents. They can help you solve the problem. You are in control of all the decisions you make, and no one can force you to do wrong things that get you in trouble. Ask God to help you and other kids make right choices.
Bible Truth
- "Stay away from fools, because they can't teach you anything" (Proverbs 14:7).
- "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).
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