"Do not be misled. Bad associations spoil useful habits." - 1 Cor 15:33
The more desperate you are for friends, the more likely you will be to settle for the wrong kind. The Bible says: “He that is having dealings with the stupid ones will fare badly.” (Proverbs 13:20) The term “stupid ones” does not refer to people who get bad grades or even who lack intelligence. Rather, it describes those who turn their back on sound reasoning and instead follow a morally insensible course. That’s the kind of friends you can do without! Instead of making friends with just anyone, be discriminating. No, that’s not to say you should be prejudiced. In this context, being discriminating means that you’re perceptive enough to “see the distinction between a righteous one and a wicked one, between one serving God and one who has not served him.” Cut off ties with those who insist that you change to conform to their lifestyle. If you take this step, you may have fewer friends; but you’ll feel better about yourself, and you’ll open the door to better friendships—the kind that will influence you in a positive way.
Live by upright standards, and others who are striving to do the same will be more likely to find you. They will make the best kind of friends!
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