The power of friendships

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” (Prov. 13:20 ESV)

Choose your friends wisely

It’s important who you choose for your friends because they will have a major influence on you. Oh, I’m not talking about those casual friends you see at work or at the coffee shop; I’m referring to the ones you choose to hang out with mainly and closely. Those are the ones who will make the most difference in your life.

Associating with bad friends

“Do not be deceived: Bad company ruins good morals.” (1 Cor. 15:33 ESV).

“Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.” (Prov. 22:24–25 ESV)

Associating with good friends

“That is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other's faith, both yours and mine.” (Rom. 1:12 ESV)

“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.” (Prov. 27:17 ESV)

Therefore

“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” (Heb. 10:24-25 ESV)

 And of course…

“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13 ESV)