Become wise!

“Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Prov. 13:20)

When I was a child I remember being told to be careful who I played with because there were some children who often got into mischief and I would too, if I hung around them. As I grew into adulthood I realized what they said was true. You are affected by those you chose to spend time with! I noticed that people tended to hang around with the same kinds of people as themselves both good and bad. After I became a follower of Jesus, I discovered a lot was said on that subject in the Bible. For instance, “Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” (1 Cor. 15:33 ESV) and “Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.” (Prov. 24:1-2 (ESV).

Therefore:

One way to become wise is to hang around wise people! The verse at top says it very well, “Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm.” (Prov. 13:20 ESV)