PROM NIGHT

The annual ceremony of teen lust, commonly called "the prom" is upon us. Soon
young men and women, with the approval of their parents and educators, will
be bumping and grinding and messaging their warm bodies together on a dance
floor.
Of course, we know we can trust our children to not think lascivious and
lustful thoughts while this is going on!

It used to be that teaching about the evils of dancing was common. Now, you
hear it less and less. Young people embrace close to one another, so close
they can hear their hearts beat. All the while the soothing strains of
today's music
are in the background encouraging them to "do their thing".

What are some things you will not find at the prom?

You won't find anyone advocating sexual abstinence. The prom is the perfect
place to get one enticed into the mood for sexual promiscuity. No doubt your
son or daughter will be able to withstand one to two hours of warm bodies
pressing
closely together without giving in to temptation. Other kids do it, but
certainly not ours! "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to
lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."
(Matthew 5:28)

You won't find alcoholic abstinence taught either. For years young people
have used this activity as an opportunity to get some beer or other alcoholic
substance and drink to their hearts content, sometimes passing out.

You won't find any discussion of the Bible. Heaven forbid that such a
wonderful and wholesome activity would be messed up by someone bringing God
into the activity! Do you think someone will offer to say a word of thanks to
God before
the dinner is served?

All is not totally lost. There are many parents and organizations who are
advocating an alternative. A night out at a fine restaurant or some other
activity is being
suggested rather than the prom.

We are very concerned with our young people not being seen as "square" or
outcasts in their peer group. Because of this, too many parents give in to
"the prom". But in reality, it's just casting our young people to the lions of
the world, and thinking that nothing will happen. 

If you want your son or daughter to be in the presence of others who will be
drinking alcohol, discussing sex, dancing promiscuously and engaging in
activities that DO NOT honor God, then "the prom" is a good place to send
them! [JW]