Episode 38: Keeping Good Company

There is something exquisitely beautiful about friendship. It ought to be treasured and protected at all costs. In this episode I mentioned how I did not have many friends as a child. While that is true, I do remember my very first friend. His name was Quinn. He had blond hair like I used to and a soft nature like mine. We went to preschool together, and since he lived next to the preschool, I would watch him walk over by himself in the morning sometimes. I don't remember what games we'd play or what made him a good friend, I just remember feeling very privileged to know him. After preschool, I never saw him again, but I can still identify him as my first frind because he made such a positive impact on me. Maybe you have had a friend like that, maybe you haven't. In this episode, we're going to look at what makes for a good friend and what doesn't.

Proverbs 13:20 - "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools suffers harm."

You need to know what makes someone wise or foolish before you choose friends.

Jesus said "Whoever hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man..." and "Whoever hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man..." (Matthew 7:24,26)

Those who follow Jesus daily, diligently, and sacrificially are wise men, and those who ignore him are the fools.

Psalm 1 promises us that if we stand on God's word rather than standing in the counsel of fools, we will surely be blessed. Our lives will be fruitful and evergreen.

Look at yourself to see if you consistenly follow the teachings of Jesus and surround yourself with others who do. Be assured that you cannot maintain bad company without it corrupting your character. You can try, but you will fail.

It is a true blessing to find friends who can be lifelong companions, who pray for you, encourage you, support you in myriad ways. Ask God to lead you to those special people who will spur you on to love and good deeds.

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