When what is Supposed to give you Joy becomes a Burden/Temptation

Greetings great family. Hope you are doing great and in good health.

Growing up because of the influence my mentor had on me and I hardly go for reception after a program. This is because my integrity most of the time is always threatened. Many people have told me they will never attend my reception for anything. I have resulted into going for receptions but I am not going to sit in a reception where bear and worldly music are part of. My first challenge was in Buea. This was very challenging and surpprising because my mentor was present and I asked a lot of questions without knowing that one day I will be in his shoes.

I left for Yaounde for my sister's wedding. In Yaounde, everything went sweet but my test started knocking at the door. The council, church went smoothly. Reception started at 6pm and the couple was coming in the hall at past 8pm.

Entering the hall. On the table full are alcoholic drinks and wine. I want you to know the gravity of this test. I have left many occasions and wedding receptions. This is my elder sister's wedding and it seems like I was the only christians who is conscious of his integrity and where I am not supposed to be. Those I saw in the choir in church are present and dancing world lyrics.

What am I going to do? What could I do. There is nothing I have to do because I am not the one who counseled them. I began to feel the heat my mentor felt. What am I going to do? Am I going to leave the hall as I have done in many other receptions? What will people say? How will my family feel? At this point, my elder sister was not a point to me. I did not care about how she will feel. I made a very hard decision and that was to leave the hall.

My experience in Yaounde taught me a bitter lesson. Never you conclude things from afar. Inquire and get educated for whatever is happening which to you is not right.

Wear the shoes of others before judging them then you will know the fire they are warming in that situation.

Do what is right when the situation touches you. Do not compromise because it is your own sister or family.

Always put God first before you, your family, and sisters or friends.

I left the hall, as I have done in many wedding receptions but... Watch out for part 2

Thanks for reading. God bless you.