Questions and Answers

“My good friends are making choices I feel uncomfortable about. What do I do?”

“Talk to your friends about your feelings. The path to a healthier relationship opens up when we communicate. Sometimes it’s difficult because we think our friends might be upset, but there is a solution: do what Christ would do and act with compassion.”

Luan R., 19, São Paulo, Brazil

“Sometimes friends make choices because of peer pressure. If I talk to my friends about their choices, I can help hold them accountable to their goals and values. Other times, we disagree on what’s good or important, but we must respect each other’s opinions and agency.”

Maggie J., 18, Texas, USA

“Maybe you feel uncomfortable because the Holy Ghost is telling you that what they are doing isn’t right. Invite them to do something else.”

Lorenzo M., 12, Quezon City, Philippines

“You could lead them toward God’s path or find other friends who will be a good influence. Pray to know what decision to make. Trust your Heavenly Father’s judgment, and He will guide you.”

Haiden W., 15, Washington, USA

“I would do my best to be a good example. I would also pray for them because I know that light always prevails over darkness.”

Isaac M., 19, Lualaba, Democratic Republic of the Congo

“Be bold and courageous like Moroni was. We all will eventually have friends making bad decisions, and we will need help from Heavenly Father to get through it. Every morning I pray to put on the armor of God, and this helps me so much!”

Asa F., 15, Utah, USA

“Love them and let your light shine. People will start to respect your decisions. My family and I were the only members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at our school, and I noticed that people stopped swearing around us because they knew we were different.”

Penelope W., 13, Central Region, Portugal