School & Friends
🚦 Peer Pressure to Do Wrong
Friends may dare you. God gives you a mind of your own. A no can be short and brave.
Different
“Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.”
Romans 12:2 · World English Bible
No
“My son, if sinners entice you, don’t consent.”
Proverbs 1:10 · World English Bible
Resolve
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the king’s dainties, nor with the wine which he drank. Therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.”
Daniel 1:8 · World English Bible
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Say it
Practice Romans 12:2
Tap the words in order. The blanks follow the verse from left to right.
Don’tbeconformedtothisbutbetransformedbytheofyourmind,sothatyoumayprovewhatisthewell-pleasing,andperfectwillofGod.
Pray together
Dear God, help me want to please you more than the group. Give me a clear no and a safe person to tell. Amen.
Two-minute challenge
Practice saying, “No, I’m not doing that,” in a steady voice two times tonight.
Parent tip
Role-play the exact dare they fear, and promise you will back them up if saying no costs them socially.