THE IMPACT OF ASSOCIATIONS
1 Corinthians 15:33, "Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character.'" (NIV)
In this verse, Paul points out the negative effect of evil associations. I use the term "association" here to refer to the people we connect with in everyday life. Associations are relationships. They are those we attach or join ourselves to in life for various reasons: friendship, comradeship, marriage, business, ministry, work, studies, etc.
Many people do not understand that associations are not harmless. As a result, they get hooked up with the wrong people. Who are the wrong people? They are people who add no value or significance to your life. Wrong people are those whose coming into your life drains you of your strength, inspiration, grace, and resources. Wrong people are those whose presence by your side cuts you off from your relationship with God and takes you away from destiny. Wrong people are those who, on the surface, leave an impression of compatibility but end up biting like venomous snakes. Connecting with them is one of the greatest tragedies of life.
Get this straight. People you allow in your life will make or break you, plant or uproot you, construct or shatter you. Whether you know it or not doesn't matter: choosing a friend is choosing a destiny. Choosing a relationship is choosing a direction. Choosing an association is choosing a future. Thus, be careful with the friendships you make. Be selective with your relationships.
Allowing a person in your life involves much more than a casual encounter; it is a decisive moment in your life. It has an incredible bearing on your future and plays greatly on your ability to fulfill God’s purpose for your life. The friend that steps into your life can draw you close to your destiny or pull you away from it. An associate in your life is a step towards your destiny or away from it. Never forget that. Evil companions will always corrupt good manners.
Have a great day.
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