Dilemma

[Loka_Pentecostal]

I joined the forum last night and figured that maybe someone here can help me figure something out. Now, I know that prom is a while away but i want to have time to think about this. In my "religion" we don't believe in dancing unless it's in the Holy Spirit. At prom there is always dancing and with my class, these people dance dirty.Now, i know that i can go and just not participate in the dancing and other non-christian activities, but then that would just be a waste of time and money. I want to go and i've spoken to somepeople in my church and asked them if they went to their prom and some said yes some said no for different reasons. I'm not sure if it's okay to go. My sister went to hers but she told me that she danced and stuffed, and that although she didn't participate, there were drugs and alcohol. Doesn't the Bible say to stay away from temptation?

 

[mesue]

My best advise is to pray about it and open your Bible. What does the Bible say about dancing? What do your parents say about dancing? Always respect your parents, this honors God.
Maybe you could start here
[Bible]Galatians 2:21[/Bible]

 

[pastorbroadcaster2004]

Wisdom is necessary in this situation. God never said we couldn't have fun. I don't know of anywhere in the Bible that says we can't dance. What your denomination says is something different. I would say go and have a good time, however, if you don't feel strong enough in your faith to resist doing the drugs and the alcohol it may not be such a good idea. Use your own discretion and pray about it. God will answer you and will guide you in what you need to do. That is my advice. Prov. 3:5-7 is always good!!

 

[Hands&Feet]

You must do what you feel God is leading you to do. Personally, I feel that the big sin is when we DON'T associate with the lost. Certainly you can dance without it being provocative. And as much as we should not get involved with the vices of the world--drugs, alcohol, premarital sex, vanity, etc., it can also be spiritually unhealthy for us when we start to fear satan more than we trust the power of God. You say you are pentecostal. If so, then you should know all about the power of the Holy Spirit.

Don't put yourself into situations without knowing you have the prayers of others backing you or without praying yourself. Don't go in there in fear of falling, but with a confidence in a Holy God. Your ability to socialize without succumbing to the social crutches others need to feel accepted will be witnessed by many of your peers as a strength, not a weakness. Most will respect you for it and some may even come to know Jesus because of what they see in you.

You will have to face these situations more and more, so I would suggest that you get prayed up and go have a good time. Invite Jesus along with you.

 

[allieisme]

I joined the forum last night and figured that maybe someone here can help me figure something out. Now, I know that prom is a while away but i want to have time to think about this. In my "religion" we don't believe in dancing unless it's in the Holy Spirit. At prom there is always dancing and with my class, these people dance dirty.Now, i know that i can go and just not participate in the dancing and other non-christian activities, but then that would just be a waste of time and money. I want to go and i've spoken to somepeople in my church and asked them if they went to their prom and some said yes some said no for different reasons. I'm not sure if it's okay to go. My sister went to hers but she told me that she danced and stuffed, and that although she didn't participate, there were drugs and alcohol. Doesn't the Bible say to stay away from temptation?

Your icon shows your faith as Pentecostal, and you are not allowed to dance? I am pentecostal, and I've never heard that before...

 

[HumbleBee]

allie,

tiz dirty dancing that LP referring to, i think

Jesus did admonish the disciples to pray...lead me not into temptation...other verses advise flee youthful lusts...

Romans 12:1-2 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

1 Timothy 4:12 Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity.

2 Timothy 2:21-22 Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor, sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

 

[fishstix]

Your icon shows your faith as Pentecostal, and you are not allowed to dance? I am pentecostal, and I've never heard that before...

Different churches have different standards and opinions on some issues, even within the same denomination.

To the OP: Christians have different opinions on dancing. This is something that you're going to need to decide on based on what you, your family, and your church have to say. If you or your parents feel that going would be sinful, then don't go. If you parents and church are ok with you going, then you're going to have to decide what you believe personally about this issue. As with several other issues that have come up recently, I think that Romans 14 applies very well to your situation. So go and talk this over with your parents and see what they have to say about it. And be sure to pray about it and ask God for help in making the right decision

 

[Caelum]

Dance all you want, lol, Pentecostals are nuts (haha sorry, no intentions on offending anyone)

 

[Mayzoo]

Honor your parents....definately.

At 17 you are at a great age to begin (if you have not already) decideing what YOU believe the Bible says to YOU. You need to read the Bible for yourself and discern what you feel it says to you. Your church is a good authority for many things, but they should not and cannot decide your actions for the remainder of your life. As you grow in mental maturity and spiritual maturity, you may find another church or denomination is best for you.

Your faith and relationship with God is too important for you to not be the most active parcipant.

 

[rogsr]

Along with what everyone else said...If you think that you can handle the atmospere then I would suggest going because prom is one of those special nights, especially for girls. However, if you think that it will be too much then make the mature decision and don't go. It's ok to go to where there is "sinful" activity, but only if you can handle being a light in the midst of darness. Do you know what I mean? Jesus taught us to be in the world but not of the world. Some folks think this means to hide away from the world, but I think it means to go out into the dark world and bring light to it. First, however, one must be full of the Light of Christ and only you know if you are that way.

Peace-

 

[Sketcher]

Hey, if the school puts on an after-prom party, you can usually go to those, whether you went to prom or not. There won't be any alchohol there, and it's fun stuff like laser tag, sumo suit battles, and minigolf.

I danced a little at my prom, but I mostly sat and chatted with my friends. But you're a girl, and girls like dancing a lot more than guys do, so that might not be nearly as fun for you.