1. Choose sobriety from anything that you use to escape reality or to numb yourself. 2. Refrain from doing anything that takes you back or keeps you mentally in a sinful state of mind. 3. Refuse to participate in anything that goes against the Word. 4. Give up anything that takes time away from a pursuit of holy living. 5. Don’t settle for anything that mimics or manufactures true joy and fulfillment from Jesus.