Justin R. Lester warns against regrettable choices at New Year's Eve parties. His three-point strategy: know your weaknesses and avoid them, have fun in moderation, and remember your long-term motivation before acting.
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You're planning to make a bad decision on New Year's Eve, aren't you? Here, stop it. Before you do it, let me help you. Before the New Year's Eve party, before the talk, the wine, the fireball shots. That one friend that knows every little rain lyric. The after party stories. The kind you don't want your grandchildren, your children or your mom to know about. Or before the oh of the New Year's Eve party that comes along in September, October of next year. No matter how long you've been following Jesus, all of us are susceptible to temptation when we're partying with mixed company. The key to overcoming temptation before it happens comes down to three M's for me. Number one, be mindful. Know your weaknesses and stay away from them. Number two, have fun in moderation. Know your limits and stick to them. If you think it can bite you later, it will. And lastly, remember your motivation. What's behind the choices you're making. Hear me. It's not WWJD or wwj. Say, what would Jesus do? What would Jesus say? The question is, do you really want to have that as a memory? Don't let the New Year's Eve party stay with you longer than it needs to. Have fun this New Year's Eve. Be wise. Be safe. Don't screw up your.