Drinking with non-Christian friends
I've been in a bit of conflict with this issue. I work within a department of young professionals, and many work activities involve happy hours and drinking. I personally do not have an issue with drinking, but since putting my faith in Christ, I have been convicted in Paul's call against drunkenness (Ephesians 5:18). This has convicted me to be much more vigilant about how much alcohol I consume.
Yet at times, drunkenness and vulgar language is present at these events. Paul calls us to not conform to the patterns of this world (Romans 12:2), but I struggle with determining where the line of condoning and supporting this behavior is.
I do not want to be prideful or prude, but I also recognize that we are called to be set apart.
I do not want to deny myself the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships with these people and, but I also do not want to appear participatory in this behavior.
I want to demonstrate Christ's love to them, but this also seems like an unreasonable place to do ministry.
Has anyone else faced a similar situation and been convicted in their behavior/perspective?