July 10
Proverbs 12-14
"He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools
suffers harm." (Proverbs 13:20, NIV) There is a lot of truth to the old proverb
that “birds of a feather flock together.” We tend to act like the people with
whom we spend time. If we always surround ourselves with people who make
foolish decisions, we will probably also make foolish decisions. If we spend
time with people who are strong in their faith, it will strengthen our faith.
Paul wrote; "Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”"
(1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV) There is nothing wrong with going into the world to
share Christ, but we need to also spend time with people who will challenge us
to live godly lives. Peer pressure affects all of us no matter how old or young. We often hear
of negative peer pressure; the “bad company” that pulls us away from God. But
there is also positive peer pressure. People who hold us accountable for our
words and actions, people who lift us up when we are down, and pull us down
when we begin to think to highly of ourselves.
Look around; who are the people
you are spending your time with? Whether you believe it or not, these are the
people you are becoming more like. Wise or foolish, you decide.
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