1 CORINTHIANS 15:33
"Bad company corrupts good character. Think carefully about what is right, and stop sinning. For to your shame I say that some of you do not know God at all."
Who do you hang out with? Who do you choose for a companion? Are you friends of a good moral character and do they have good manners? Birds of a feather, flock together. What would people say about the flock you surround yourself with? The truth for today is pretty simple and something anyone should grasp and understand. Do not be deceived or misled. If your companions and associates are are evil, corrupt or depraved they will have an effect on you. If they have no morals or even good manners they will influence you. You will be known and tainted by your company and friends. Their sin will rub off on you.
If those you associate with are sinning they will have an influence that could make you sin. Those that drink and become drunk will affect your life. Those who have no manners and curse and are depraved will seem to be normal after a while and without even wanting to or expecting to, you will emulate their behavior as if it was all right. If you are looking for a moral mate with good character and behavior, do not look for them in a bar. If you want someone with similar values to you then look where you are comfortable and secure, like your church.
Some of you do not even know God at all. Wake up from your stupor and come to your senses. Get a right mind, one that seeks God first and His righteousness. Stop sinning and repent to the Lord and ask forgiveness of your sins. He is faithful to forgive you. You know who you are, there is a little voice talking to you and telling you that what you are doing is wrong and those you surround yourself with are contributing to your sin. Your life is empty and there is no peace in your life, only continual sinning. You are headed to destruction and you know it. Cry out to the only one who can save you. You can not save yourself. Ask the Lord Jesus Christ to come into your heart and give you new life and one that is not corrupt and is of good character. Do it now!
