KEEP AWAY FROM BAD COMPANY

“Be not deceived: evil communication corrupt good manners” 1 Corinthians 15:33

LIGHT FOR THE NOW: An eagle in the midst of chicken will not discover his full potentials.

Many have argued that the company a person keeps does not necessarily have much impact on his or her character and destiny. They claim that many people are successful inspite of their warped lifestyles and bad behaviour. But the Bible disagrees with these notions. In fact, the Bible warns against associating with bad company. The company you keep and the kind of information you consume determines the predominant thoughts that rule your mind, and these go a long way to establish who you are and the kind of future that awaits you (Proverbs 23:7; Psalm 1:1-4). It would be a great error to think that the term ‘bad association’ only means interaction with unbelievers; it can also apply to interpersonal relationships among Christians. God wants us to shun the evil activities of the ungodly just as much as he wants us to avoid every appearance of evil. 

The Bible admonishes that those who perpetrate backbiting, disobedience, rebellion and false doctrines among the brethren should be identified and avoided. Romans 16:17 says, “Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them”. Don’t be deceived, no matter how wise or careful you think you are, your continued association with anyone who lives contrary to the word of God will eventually spell doom for you.  2 Corinthians 6:14 says, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness”? Paul’s admonition to the church in Corinth is part of a larger discourse on Christian living. He discouraged them from being in an unequal partnership with unbelievers because believers are unbelievers are opposites, just as light and darkness are opposites and have nothing in common.

INSTRUCTION: Keep away from bad company.

PRAYER: Lord, I disconnect from all bad company that does not bring glory to you, in Jesus Name. Amen!!

QUOTE: Whatever you permit will end up influencing you.

DAILY BIBLE READING: MORNING: MARK CHAPTER 16; EVENING: NEHEMIAH CHAPTER 2