But it was actually only five occasions. One was a two for one special. When I saw them, I wondered which one got there first and which one tripped the spring.
And it reminded me yet again, be careful who your friends are. The people you let “eat at your table” may be the ones that cause the most damage in your life.
He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20
But the companion of fools will suffer harm.
Proverbs 13:20
2 comments:
Biblically sound application, Larry. I do have a question, though. There seems to be a gap between verses like this one [there are others, especially in Proverbs that say similar things] and the ones that depict Jesus as hanging out with drunks, tax-collectors, prostitutes, and 'sinners' as the Bible says it. Help me fill the gap, or is there a fill here?
Thanks for the comment, Drew. My thinking on this deals with strength and influence. A person with the spiritual maturity and strength to be light in the darkness can hang out with different people than someone who is struggling can hang out.
Jesus could hang out with anyone because he wasn't going to sin no matter what. On the other hand, a person who struggles with alcohol is probably not the best person to hang around with alcoholics. Although for me, it would be no issue.
If you have strong accountability and spiritual maturity so as to be able to stand your ground without giving in and to be able to influence people towards Christ and spiritual matters, you should hang around people who don't know Christ. But if you are weak, you should be especially careful.
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