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7. Negative influences. “Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character,” I Corinthians 15:33. This not only applies to negative peer pressure, but television, movies, books, magazines, and anything else that’s “bad company.” One of the most dangerous influences today is the internet. Teens can click their way into any kind of sin imaginable. [...]
4. Problems. Teens are good at sharing their victories, but poor at sharing their problems. They play cover-up Christianity in an effort to appear all together. When problems become overwhelming and they feel they can’t live up to expectations, bailing out seems easier than fessing up. Foster openness in your group by providing classes, devotionals, [...]
1. Never converted. When a person grows up going to church, it’s easy to adopt a belief system without owning it. Verses may get memorized, but not internalized. Confession may be made, but not a commitment. When teens graduate from high school they often graduate from church as well. Prevent it by helping teens develop [...]