Question:
In about three and a half weeks my first class reunion will take place. I was excited to see my Christian friends from high school and how they are faring, but I don’t think I will be going. The reunion will be at a Jaycees dining hall—beer will be served at a bar in the rear of the building. I think I might get in touch with some of my former classmates (the Christian ones) outside of the reunion though. I can only think of a verse or two to give in answer to my not going. The one with the most impact is 1 Corinthians 15:33. Did you go to your class reunion? Can you add any more verses to 1 Corinthians 15:33?

Answer:
There are times when you can frequent a place (such as a restaurant) where liquor is served and not feel “out of place,” but I tend to agree with you when it comes to a class reunion. I did not attend my reunion for the same reason.

A verse that really spoke to me was 1 Thessalonians 5:22, “Abstain from all appearance of evil.” One has said on this verse, “Every appearance or visible form of evil is to be avoided by the Christian.” Surely the tendency at a class reunion where liquor is involved is to evolve (as the night progresses) into such a form. See also Ephesians 5:1-13.