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00:07 Many people equate drinking 00:09 with having a good time. 00:11 But at Proverbs 23:32, 00:13 the Bible says that alcohol 00:15 can ‘bite like a snake.’ 00:18 Are there laws on drinking alcohol where you live? 00:21 If so, you could be fined, 00:25 be sentenced to community service, 00:28 lose your freedom to drive, 00:30 or even go to jail. 00:32 Even if none of those things happen, 00:35 alcohol can lower your inhibitions 00:37 —and not in a good way. 00:39 Under the influence, you could say or do things 00:42 you’ll later regret. 00:44 But what if you’re at a party 00:46 and unexpectedly find 00:48 that some are drinking and heading for trouble? 00:51 What would you do? 00:53 The Bible says that an intelligent person 00:55 sees trouble coming and avoids it. 00:58 Stop and think. 01:00 What might happen if you stay? 01:03 How could you leave before trouble comes 01:05 without inviting ridicule? 01:08 Here’s a tip: 01:09 Make a plan with your parents 01:11 to call or text if you need to leave early. 01:15 How about this? 01:17 What would you do if someone pressures you to drink? 01:21 At Romans 6:16, the Bible indicates 01:23 that when you let others control your decisions, 01:26 you become their slave. 01:29 You could just follow along 01:31 and let your peers rule your life. 01:34 Or you could give a firm response 01:36 —perhaps something like, 01:38 “No thanks!” or “Sorry, I’m not into that!” 01:42 What if you’re out with friends 01:44 and realize the driver has been drinking? 01:46 According to the Bible, 01:48 the person who spends time with fools “will fare badly.” 01:52 What could happen if you let that person drive you home? 01:59 What other options do you have? 02:01 Try this: 02:03 Avoid situations where you’ll be with a driver 02:05 who has a reputation for drinking and driving. 02:08 Always have a Plan B for transportation. 02:12 Remember, you don’t have to drink to have a good time, 02:15 and you don’t have to associate with people 02:17 who think that you do. 02:20 Have the courage to think past the drink.
00:07 Many people equate drinking 00:09 with having a good time. 00:11 But at Proverbs 23:32, 00:13 the Bible says that alcohol 00:15 can ‘bite like a snake.’ 00:18 Are there laws on drinking alcohol where you live? 00:21 If so, you could be fined, 00:25 be sentenced to community service, 00:28 lose your freedom to drive, 00:30 or even go to jail. 00:32 Even if none of those things happen, 00:35 alcohol can lower your inhibitions 00:37 —and not in a good way. 00:39 Under the influence, you could say or do things 00:42 you’ll later regret. 00:44 But what if you’re at a party 00:46 and unexpectedly find 00:48 that some are drinking and heading for trouble? 00:51 What would you do? 00:53 The Bible says that an intelligent person 00:55 sees trouble coming and avoids it. 00:58 Stop and think. 01:00 What might happen if you stay? 01:03 How could you leave before trouble comes 01:05 without inviting ridicule? 01:08 Here’s a tip: 01:09 Make a plan with your parents 01:11 to call or text if you need to leave early. 01:15 How about this? 01:17 What would you do if someone pressures you to drink? 01:21 At Romans 6:16, the Bible indicates 01:23 that when you let others control your decisions, 01:26 you become their slave. 01:29 You could just follow along 01:31 and let your peers rule your life. 01:34 Or you could give a firm response 01:36 —perhaps something like, 01:38 “No thanks!” or “Sorry, I’m not into that!” 01:42 What if you’re out with friends 01:44 and realize the driver has been drinking? 01:46 According to the Bible, 01:48 the person who spends time with fools “will fare badly.” 01:52 What could happen if you let that person drive you home? 01:59 What other options do you have? 02:01 Try this: 02:03 Avoid situations where you’ll be with a driver 02:05 who has a reputation for drinking and driving. 02:08 Always have a Plan B for transportation. 02:12 Remember, you don’t have to drink to have a good time, 02:15 and you don’t have to associate with people 02:17 who think that you do. 02:20 Have the courage to think past the drink.
