A Teaching Class by Rolan Monje

Proverbs – a book for the youthProverbs is a great book for teens because it talks about living a ‘wise’ life.

You can make wise decisions even at a young age.

The Purpose of ProverbsInsightDisciplineRighteousness

#1 Pray a lot

Prov 15.29The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.

#2 Dare to be different

Prov 3.26 …for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

Prov 14.26 NLT Those who fear the LORD are secure

Dare to be different

Sometimes, to be like Jesus means to go against the flow.

Prov 25.28 NLT A person without self-control is as defenseless as a city with broken-down walls.

#3 Set healthy boundaries

Everyone needs boundaries!

Three kinds of boundaries

# 4 Choose your friendsProv 12.26

A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Prov 1.15…my son, do not go along with them [sinners], do not set foot on their paths.

Choosing your friends doesn’t mean that you will be a loner!

You will be happier when you choose your friends

#5 Listen to your parentsProv 15.20 NRSV A wise child makes a

glad father, but the foolish despise their mothers.

Prov 15.5 NLT Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

#6 Have some ‘life goals’

Prov 14.22 ..those who plan what is good find love and faithfulness.

Prov 15.24 The path of life leads upward for the wise

How to overcome peer pressure1. Pray a lot!2. Dare to be different3. Set healthy boundaries4. Choose your friends5. Listen to your parents6. Have ‘Life Goals’

A Teaching Class by Rolan Monje

Small group sharing: In what ways are you feeling peer pressure?

How can you overcome?