I have recently started studying the book of Psalms. I ran across a piece of scripture; Psalm 55:21 that made me think.
His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. (Psalm 55:21 ESV)
This verse made me think about how the enemy goes after our young people today. He goes after them when they are young before their faith has formed its roots. I feel this verse goes along with that because, he uses peer pressure to tempt our youth.
Think about it for a minute. Our youth are tempted to sin by friends and classmates to sin. As our kids get into middle school and junior high, they are tempted by the following statements or similar ones:
“Come on, just one hit, it won’t hurt anything. Everyone is doing it” or
“Just one sip of beer won’t kill you”
When our girls get in high school, they are tempted to give up their virginity with assurances that the guy will love them more, when all that really happens and while the guy feels like a king who conquered an army, the girls are left with feelings of regret and guilt.
How do we help them you ask. First off,pray for them and that they will make wise decisions, in spite of the temptations in the world today. Second, let them know it is safe to come to you or another adult with questions
and/or worries.
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