"Bad company corrupts good character." 1 Corinthians 15:33
It is important for believers to surround themselves with other believers. Our circle should encompass those that share the same beliefs in our faith. We are called to be the salt of the world and although that is true, it is not in our best interest to involve ourselves with others that can influence or corrupt. The bible tells us not to be misled or "you may learn their ways and get yourself ensnared." (Proverbs 22:25) It does not mean to hide for we are the light of the world and we are called to be bold. It simply means we all need to be fed to keep our walk strong and iron sharpens iron. (Proverbs 27:17) We need to surround ourselves with others that can pray, encourage, uplift and protect us. A married person has no business hanging out with someone that condones cheating on their spouses. We do not need to seek a friendship like that. It can corrupt our character. We want to represent the Lord in all we do. Give glory to Him and I do not think socializing in a bar at happy hour and preaching to the crowd about Jesus is going to get you very far. Do you see it? Let's be wise and mature as Christian men and women and let's make intelligent decisions. When we committed our lives to Jesus it no longer became about us, it was now about Him and our submission to Him. Relationships sometimes are for a season in your life, while others will grow and sustain throughout your entire life and those you want to cherish for you are blessed. We are to love all people, all sinners like ourselves, yes, but in order to change this world, we need to arm ourselves with Christian soldiers for we all share the same task, same vision....and we acknowledge the one and only true Son of God. Amen and amen.
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