The race went well today. I finished 4th overall. Today began week 21...
Proverbs 13:20
20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
There are a couple of famous quotes that are attached to this verse. The first is, "guilty by association". The second is, "you are who you hang around with". So many times, people fall into trouble and sin because they chose to hang with the people that danced with temptation. If you hang with people who drink, you will most likely drink as well. If you ride in a car with someone who drives dangerously, you run the risk of being in a horrible, life changing accident. If you associate yourself with liars, thieves, and addicts, you too will walk the edge with those same people.
As Christians, we should associate ourselves with brothers and sisters in Christ. We can build each other up and support each other if we fall. This doesn't however, mean we should avoid non-believers or those who sin against God willingly. Surround yourself with pure hearted Christians with the same objective...glorifying God. Likewise, approach others with the love of God, making it apparent that there is so much value in that love and mercy.
Your existence is not a mistake.
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