“There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 NKJV
When you look around you, there are so many temptations that entice you: addictions to alcohol, tobacco, drugs, pornography, gambling, stealing, etc. These knock on the doors of our hearts. There is a great desire to open this door to see what is out there. There is a lot of peer pressure to join in this apparent fun. This is even more so for teenagers who are exploring life's journey into adulthood. They hear the beat of the music and the raucous laughter of their friends echoing from inside and there is a great pressure to join them. It is very difficult to convince a fun-loving adolescent that they should stay away from this. For those who stay away, their find life but those who don't, tragedy begins to unfold. For susceptible individuals just opening the door of the heart an inch or two will let the monster in. These temptations look pleasant to the eyes like the apple that Eve eat in the Garden of Eden. Being pleasant does not mean it is good in the sight of the Lord. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death.” Proverbs 14:12 NKJV
Your teenager must walk down that hallway on their journey to adulthood, and their temptation to open those doors will be great. And some will be held in its grip for life. If you talk to an addict about his or her addiction you’ll learn that it probably began casually—with no hint that life was about to take a tragic turn. It all started with opening a door. Solomon bottom-lines it in two Scriptures: (1) “My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, ‘Come with us’…do not walk in the way with them, keep your foot from their path” (Pr 1:10-11,15 NKJV).
You will be able to overcome and resist the pressures of the enemy, the devil, if you put on the armor of God. “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm” (Ephesians 6:13).
You will be able to overcome and resist the pressures of the enemy, the devil, if you put on the armor of God. “Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm” (Ephesians 6:13).
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