Choose the right friends

 "Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble." Proverbs 13:20 


Many people’s lives have been ruined because of bad friends. When you are close to an evil person who lacks wisdom and does not fear God, it is very easy for you to be influenced to do what that person does.

We are indeed well aware that some behaviors and actions do not please God, and you may find that your friend or close companion is engaged in them. However, because you do not want to offend them or are afraid to rebuke them, you end up just staying with them and tolerating them. This makes you a participant in those evil deeds.

But there are also worldly philosophies that have trapped people into friendships and associations with unworthy individuals. These are philosophies and wisdom that condemn the people of God, saying that we are not any better and that everyone is weak, so there is no need to distance yourself from anyone. They use phrases like "you think you are holier than others"—these words discourage many people, who end up becoming participants in inappropriate and evil activities.

The Word of God says:
"Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evildoers. Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way. For they cannot rest until they do evil; they are robbed of sleep till they make someone stumble. They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence. Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from your lips." Proverbs 4:14-17, 24 

Therefore, pray to God to help you make your own decisions. Don’t be afraid that someone will speak ill of you or that you will be seen as a bad person because you have refused to associate or be friends with bad people. God is with you, and He will help you find good friends—righteous people who will help you become wise and do good deeds.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are our greatest friend, I ask You to bring the right people into my life. I separate myself from all bad people in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

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