So should I just respectfully decline their invitations? Should I try to discuss with them my reasoning?


I am trying to sort out my desire to please God and my desire to not hurt my friends. I don't want to be a menpleaser or give lipservice, but it is still a difficult change to make.

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My name is Davis. I am the Lord's.

I gather with saints at Bethel Presbyterian Church here in Lake Charles, LA, where I live.

[b][SIZE="3"]"[/SIZE][/b][COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I dwell in the high and holy place, also with him that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones[/COLOR].[b][SIZE="3"]"[/SIZE][/b] -Our Father, the Lord God (Isaiah 57:15)