The Company We Keep

Proverbs 1:1 (KJV). “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”

        An old adage says that ‘birds of a feather flock together’. When we are in close association with people our behaviors are often linked together. If you happen to have a strong personality many may find a desire to associate themselves with you even if you do not particularly agree with many of their actions, attitudes or behaviors. You must take a discerning look at the traits that others portray especially when under pressure. It is easy to hide behind a mask when things are going well; but we often find true traits come to the surface when under stress. We all know in any grouping of people if we are discerning enough we can isolate the comedian, the snitch, the yes-man and the betrayer.

      As God’s children, we are not to think more highly of ourselves than we ought or ostracize those who are different, but we must be careful of the company that we keep. We are called to witness to the world, but we must be careful that our witness is not tainted by the spoils that others might try to involve us in.  Pray to the Holy Spirit to raise up Godly friends and develop a standard based on Christian teachings from which you will always operate. Do not follow others, instead show others the Christ that you follow; you can never go wrong.

       Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Be blessed. Dr. JoAnn