1 Corinthians 15:33: “Do not be misled: ‘Bad company corrupts good character.'”
We tell this to our kids all the time, but sometimes we ourselves don’t follow this advice. Hanging out with sinners only leads to sin. Being at the wrong place at the wrong time, which can lead to a lifetime of penance, is often from the company we keep.
God tells us to keep company with Christians for a reason (2 Corinthians 6:14-16). We are stronger together. The opposite is also true: we are weaker together.
The Bible has a ton of verses on keeping good company (link HERE for more).
My advice: hang out with those whom you admire, emulate, and want to become. Those who have morals and values and a good heart. Those with a desire to help others. Those with a desire to help you achieve your goals, aspirations, and dreams. Helpers not inhibitors. Light not dark.
WHAT IS WITH THEE
As I awake each morning
My thoughts reach out to you
A joy within me singing
Jesus, I love you too
With anxious heart I hurry
There is so much to do
A dying world you’ve shown me
I’ll save it Lord for you
I charge with holy fury
Heathens scatter — it is she
With shield and armor ready
Lord aren’t you proud of me?
A more true and faithful worker
You’ll never find than me
But I haven’t felt your presence
Lord, I’m feeling so wea–ry
His words pierce through my spirit
He asks “What is with thee?”
I waited at my table
But you just rushed past me
The bread of life I offered
You didn’t take time to eat
And that I tell you truly
Would have supplied your need
I have so much to tell you
Plans for your good on-ly
You never stop to listen
Why won’t you talk to me?
Today I’m not so weary
And some will even say
She’s never in a hurry
You see, I’ve learned to pray.
By Lissette Trahan
Wonderful link. We become more and more like the people we hang around with. Be it because of peer pressure or wanting to be liked and approved. I wish I would have started reading His Word earlier in my life, The warnings are all there.