I Need Some Help

[ThomasPeter]

we have a friend of the family who is moving in with his girl friend. they are mid 30s and the man, who i will cam mike, has know us fo a long time. now my mom has asked me to help him move some boxes for him into their apartment this weekend. i do not approve of what he is doing, though i havnt said anything (i know i shoudl have, but i dont know how. if you have any advice, taht would be helpful) but i did say taht i wont be able to help. i told him and my mom that i have to help clean up witht he rest of my track team that day, which is true. im sure she will ask me agian saying "he has done so much for us, its the least you can do..." i dont want to qualify what they are doing by helping, but is it ok to not help even if my mom requests it. i am old enough to not be "forced" into it, im over 18. any advice would be great!
thanks
tom

[Pontifex]

My advice to you is to pray to the Holy Spirit for wisdom. Ask the Spirit to give you the words to say to your friend or to give you peace in your silence. God will always lead if we ask Him. No matter if you are 18 or not, you must still honor your Father and Mother, so keep that in mind as well. I do admire your standards, but pray before you act.


Peace,

Fr. Pontifex