FRIENDSHIPS

We all have relationships with different people, and if we are honest, we would have to admit that every relationship affects us differently.


Some relationships draw us closer to God.


Some relationships tend to draw us away from God.


Some relationships challenge us and where we are in our Christian life for the good.


Some relationships lead us to compromise and ungodliness.



Consider 1 Corinthians 15:33-34
Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.


Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak [this] to your shame.


In verse 33 we read of evil communications. This is the greek word:

homilia it means: companionship



So we are told not to be decieved, but evil companionship corrupts good manners.

the greek word used for manners is:
thos
this word can refer to morals and character.


Take some time and examine your current relationships:


Are they drawing you closer to God?


Are they challenging you spiritually for the good?

I will be posting more on this subject over the next few days