Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NIV)
Have you noticed who you hang out with makes a big difference? I had a friend that used to swear all the time. Every other word was a bad word. I noticed that after I hung out with this friend for a while, I was starting to swear more.
It’s amazing the influence our friends have on our lives.
Today’s Key – Avoid Friends That Make You Compromise
Who you spend time with is important. Your friends influence the way you think, your decisions, and even sometimes what you do.
If you’ve got some friends that push you to do things that are wrong, consider distancing yourself from those friends. Maybe when you’re around them you’re more likely to make bad choices or bully others. Realize this and choose to limit time with those people.
Read: Why You Shouldn’t Compromise, Even In The Smallest Ways
Your friends make a huge impact on your life. If you want to really live for God and accomplish big things, you will have to avoid friends that make you compromise.
This isn’t to say that you can’t be friendly to those people, but rather your time with them should be limited. If you know they’re going to influence you to do and say things that you don’t want to do, avoid hanging out with them all the time.
Challenge yourself to avoid friends that make you compromise.
If you’d like to follow along with this week’s devotions on friendship, you can download a PDF copy here.
This week’s devotions:
- Day 1 – Choose Friends That Choose You
Instead of pursuing popularity, pursue relationships with people who care about you. - Day 2 – Avoid Friends That Make You Compromise
Your friends make a huge impact on your life. If you want to really live for God and accomplish big things, you will have to avoid friends that make you compromise. - Day 3 – Be Friendly & Treat Others Well
Being nice goes a long way toward having good relationships with others. Treating others well helps others want to be around you. - Day 4 – Have Friends That Motivate You To Do Better
Finding good friends with good habits can be very helpful. Friends that are successful in an area you’d like to grow in can really push you on to success in that area too.
