Temptation from peer pressure is an issue because each person is subject to the political, spiritual, and social views of others. Yet James 1:15 declares, “It's our own evil desires that we have to monitor and subdue.” God has made it possible, however, for us to resist and overcome evil tendencies with the power he provides.
Outside influences create pressure our conscience and values must contend with when temptation’s cutting edge slices into our everyday life. Even so, we must guard against our own desires teaming up with outside forces to break down our resistance to these enticements.
Yes, vulnerabilities exist, but God makes it possible for us to resist peer pressure and temptation by accepting the escapes he provides. 1 John 4:4’s affirmation is, "You, dear children, belong to God and will defeat these enemies, for greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world." Believe God’s word. It’s powerful.
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Dear friend, if bad companions tempt you, don’t go along
with them.
~Proverbs 1:10 The Message
Do not go where evil people go. Do not follow the
example of the wicked. Don’t do it! Keep away from evil! Refuse it and go on your
way.
~Proverbs 4:14-15 Good News Bible
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