When it comes to old friends, I don't have a problem seperating myself and/or politely declining events/activities that are not consistent with a Godly walk.....

but my dilema is with my extended family who are all Roman Catholic....

they do not keep the Lord's day and if Christmas falls on a Sunday (or Easter Sunday) they do not have a mind to keep it holy....

same for weddings and other events (i.e. 60th brithdays) in which the celebrations feature dj's, loud music & worldly dancing....

I am usually torn and conflicted at these times....

I do not want to participate, but also fear that my parents, etc. feel that I am abandoning or shunning them at these times.....

can anybody else relate to these issues, what is the best way for me handle it? I don't want to straddle the fence or stray from the narrow path in which I try to abstain from vanities....

The mercy of God is necessary not only when a person repents, but even to lead him to repent, Augustine