Romans 12:1-2

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:1-2

Today is the first day of school for my kids and also for me. I read these verses to them last night before bed, and encouraged them to do what is right, and not "do what everyone else is doing." Any bad influence of their peers can be strong, but they need to stand firm in their faith and not be tempted to do what is wrong, even if the majority is doing it.
Later, as I thought more about that passage, I realized how easy it is for me to do what everyone else is doing. Yelling at the ref. for making a bad call & complaining about the weather are two perfect examples. The list could go on and on.
I need to heed these words of Paul just as much as my children, to be a godly example to them as well as to others who are watching.