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Bad Company

  • Blessed is the man who doesn't walk in the counsel of the wicked, Nor stand in the way of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers; But his delight is in Yahweh's law; On his law he meditates day and night. He will be like a tree planted by the streams of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also does not wither. Whatever he does shall prosper. Psalms 1:1 WEB

    Though it did not start out that way, or show itself immediately, we slowly became like them. First standing around talking, and then sitting and listening to cynical, bitter gossip at church. Before long, I felt just like they did, and I could begin to hear it in my speech. I am not sure why I did not see all this negativity before. How could I have missed it? It was very subtle and crept in like a poison. Finally we got a grip on it, moved away from that side of the church, and life was better.

    The walking, standing, sitting in this verse is progressive, a gradual slowing in the speed of your walk. In 1 Corinthians 15:33, Paul wrote that 'Bad company corrupts good character.' While it is certainly relevant outside of the church, we found that it can be pretty bad inside the church as well. The fruit of the Spirit is: 'Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control' (Galatians 5:21'23). Some of that fruit was apparently missing in our lives, and the people we were sitting by.

    The company that you keep will affect your outlook on life. They can bring out the best in you, or the worst. They can inspire you, or depress you. Many people are happy where they are and will not want you to grow either. Do not hang out with bad company, for they will eventually bring you down to their level.

    Prayer: Heavenly Father I thank You and pray that You give me the right friends. Please help me to be aware of my surroundings and bad influences in my life. I want to grow in Your likeness so please give me the grace and strength to make the right decisions, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray.

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Debi Burton
Debi Burton May we all come make the right decision and get on the right path to you Lord! Amen
March 24, 2020
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Eric Rodriguez
Eric Rodriguez

thanks be to GOD  ...........................

March 24, 2020
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Brenda F
Brenda F

Amen

March 24, 2020
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Marisa Jackson
Marisa Jackson

Amen!!

March 24, 2020
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Kay Collinsworth
Kay Collinsworth

Amen!

March 24, 2020
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Patricia Walker
Patricia Walker

Amen. God Bless us with the friut of the Spirit. Peace be with. Us all. Amen

March 24, 2020
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Scott Riegelmann
Scott Riegelmann

Amen if I don't see the fruits of the spirit I walk the other way 95 percent of the time and the other 5 percent I let Jesus love and light shine through me after all it might be the only light they ever see thank you Father

March 24, 2020
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Jim Jarrell
Jim Jarrell

Amen to this one! Thank You Lord for Your Holy Spirit!

March 24, 2020
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Mari Kaufmann
Mari Kaufmann

Help me make good decisions dearest God. Amen

March 24, 2020
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Cheryl Hebert
Cheryl Hebert

Good morning Church. Amen Pastor

March 24, 2020
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Theresa Bright
Theresa Bright

Thank you Pastor. Praying for healing and peace for everyone.

March 24, 2020
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Wanda Pennington
Wanda Pennington

Amen..

March 24, 2020
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David  Earlywine
David Earlywine

Please Jesus help us make the right decisions and live our lives for your glory, Amen.

March 24, 2020
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Linda Clark
Linda Clark

Amen 

March 24, 2020
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Judith B
Judith B

Heavenly Father I ask that you allow me to see from your eyes and as you see so I am aware and see your will and desires for me,concerning friends and enemies.This I ask in no other name but the name of Jesus.Amen

March 24, 2020
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Jose Simo
Jose Simo

Dear Father I always be thankful for all you have done for us, keep us safe and protect us while we are surrounded by others.  That Your love be with us everywhere we go and keep Your words at all times, in Jesus name we pray. Amen. Keep us on the right path Lord.

Awesome devotional Pastor and Sylvia, God bless you both. 

 

 

March 24, 2020
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Yvette York
Yvette York

Amen 

March 24, 2020
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Celeste Strenn
Celeste Strenn

Amen 

March 24, 2020
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Lynn Brown
Lynn Brown

Help me to make the right descisions and to be surrounded by the right people. Shine your light in the dark places. Amen!

March 24, 2020
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Richard Mondello
Richard Mondello

In Jesus name Amen. 

March 24, 2020
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Joseph Adams, Jr.
Joseph Adams, Jr.

Amen. Bad company corrupts good manners.

March 24, 2020
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Wesley Paulus
Wesley Paulus

Amen!

March 25, 2020
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Pranoti  Kumar
Pranoti Kumar

Amen

March 28, 2020