Resisting peer pressure by Sister Joy What is peer pressure? Peer pressure is the influence of a peer group on a particular person. It can be positive or negative. Why should you resist peer pressure? Negative peer pressure will definitely deviate you from the path of God. Also, positive peer pressure can affect you negatively because you become subject to your peer's suggestion and this makes you unable to resist whatever they tell or teach be it good or bad. If you are so concerned about what people in your peer think about you, you won't be able to do what you should do to follow the Holy Spirit. Why do you succumb to peer pressure? Low self esteem So as not to feel sidelined Low knowledge How can you resist peer pressure? Ask questions and seek knowledge before following the peer Try to work on your self esteem Remember, you were created differently and personally so you do not have to care about what others think when you are doing the right thi...