Proverbs 13:20 He who walks with wise men will be wise, But the companion of fools will be destroyed.
What does our circle of influence look like? Who do we regularly associate with and spend the most time with? In Hebrews 10:24-25, we are told not to forsake the assembling of ourselves together, for the purpose of exhorting, encouraging one another, and stirring up love and good works. In 1 Corinthians 15:33, we are warned that bad company corrupts good morals. In today's verse we are told the difference between, and the results of, choosing our companions. If we choose wise people to associate with, we will be wise. If we choose fools, we set ourselves on a path of destruction. If we want to pick the right companions in life, we must first begin with choosing the Lord. As we fellowship with, and grow in our intimacy with the Lord, our desire for friendship and fellowship with others will be driven by a desire to have companions who will also have a love for the Lord and the things of God. We must not isolate ourselves from the lost, as we are called to win them to Christ. However, our main source of fellowship should be with others who share our faith, so that we form friendships where we can encourage each other in our walk with, and service to, the Lord. Are we being wise or fools in our choice of companions?
Today, God extends an invitation to you to accept His free gift of salvation (Rom 6:23). Will you accept it? Anyone who calls on Jesus, by faith, in repentance, confessing your sins, will receive eternal life. Do not put off calling on Him, and receive Him and His free gift of salvation today (Rom 10:13).
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