Biblical guidelines for evaluating the exercise of our personal convictions: 1. Does it Glorify God? Isaiah 43:7, 1 Corinthians 10:31, John 15:8. 2. Can it be done in the name of Jesus? Colossians 3:17. 3. Does it cause a weaker brother to stumble? Romans 14:15, 21, Matthew 18:6-9, 1 Corinthians 8:9-13. 4. Is it profitable for you? I Corinthians 6:12. 5. Does it involve wrong company which may lead you astray? 1 Corinthians 15:33, Psalm 1:1. 6. Does it have the appearance of evil or make provision for the flesh? 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22, Romans 13:14. 7. Can it be done for the Lord? Colossians 3:23. 8. Do you have any doubts about it? Romans 14:23. 9. Would your parents understand this activity to be honoring to them? (How do you find out? ASK THEM!) Ephesians 6:2-3. 10. Is it something you would like to reap in the life of your children? Galatians 6:7-8. 11. Are you willing to face it in judgment? 2 Corinthians 5:10.