Series | The Wisdom of Proverbs, Part 1
Scripture | Proverbs 1:10, “My son, if sinners
entice you, do not give in to them.”
Lesson 3 | Don’t Follow
Sinners
The first time I ever saw pornography was
because my friend brought it to my house, the first time I smoked a cigarette
was because my friend offered it to me, to the first time I stole from a store
was because my friend dared me to do it, the first time I got drunk was because
my friends all were telling me to keep drinking until I was hammered, the first
time I really beat someone up was because my friends were cheering me on to do
it, and the first time I ever did drugs was because my best friend said it was
so much fun. Do you see a pattern?
Now take a moment to look back into your past,
how many of the sins you first committed involved the temptation of a
person? Also, not just for the first
time, but how many of your current sins involve other sinners asking you to
join with them? Dirty jokes, pornography
internet ads, gossiping, parting, bullying, perversion, dishonesty on the job,
etc…
Solomon is giving powerful wisdom, “If you
don’t want to sin, stop hanging around sinners while they sin!” Simple.
Your friends, coworkers, family, and neighbors will all be judged by God
for their own choices, don’t let their sinful acts tempt you to sin. Decide today to say, “No, to peer pressure
and sin.”
If dirty internet ads entice you to sin,
download Christian accountability software and delete those ads once and for
all from your computer. If your friends
invite you to a club where you know drunkenness and perversion will be the
norm, tell them no and invite them to your house for a Bible study! And if your coworker asks you to be dishonest
so you can make more money, correct them and let them know you don’t have to
cheat and lie to be successful- your hard work will pay off!
Make a decision today to not give in to the
enticement of sinners- stand your ground in the power and wisdom of God.
Reflection | Do you know how to say “no” when sinners entice you to sin?
Action | (1) Think of the last three people (or things like internet ads) that enticed you to sin. (2) Say out loud in prayer, “In Jesus name I say no to sin and yes to God’s commands!” (3) Lastly, next time sinners entice you say, “no.”
One Year Reading Plan (Optional) | Deuteronomy 23:1-25:19, Luke 10:13-37, Psalm 75:1-10, & Proverbs 12:12-14. Click here to read online.
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