Know When To Say No
Friday, February 27, 2026Key Verse
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” Proverbs 1:10
Text — Proverbs 1: 10-16
Message
Brad often got into trouble with his parents because of his association with some bad friends. Through the influence of those friends, Brad got involved in a street fight that got some people wounded. The police came and arrested the bad boys including Brad. After spending a week in the police cell, his parents were able to secure his bail. Brad became sober afterward because of the suffering he encountered in the police cell. He learnt his lesson in a hard way. When his parents called him to talk with him, he became sorry and repented. From that day, Brad cut off his relationship with his bad friends.
Do you know that the people we spend time with can determine our future? Just like choosing the right ingredients in making a delicious meal, having good, kind friends can make our lives better and brighter. Have you ever felt pressured by friends to do something wrong, like skipping class or playing a mean trick? It can be tough to know what to do in those situations, right? But it is important to know when to say No.
Be brave, be strong, and choose what is right, even if it is not the popular choice. God will always be proud of you when you stand up for what is right.
Further Reading
1 Corinthians 15:33
Prayer for today
Lord, help me to avoid evil and stay dedicated to You till the end.
About Author - Pastor W.F. Kumuyi
Listed among “500 most powerful people on the planet” by the Foreign Policy magazine in 2013, Pastor (Dr.) William F. Kumuyi is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry (DCLM) headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. DCLM started in 1973 as a 15-member Bible study group right in Kumuyi’s apartment at University of Lagos where he was a lecturer. His revolutionary Bible teaching on personal holiness and commitment to evangelism soon gained so much traction and resulted in a widespread revival.
