Studies show that we become the average of the five people we interact with the most. As children of God, we are called to reflect His image and fulfill the purpose He has set for our lives. However, we must be aware that there is an enemy who will do everything in his power to prevent this purpose from being realized.
In the story of Samson, told in the book of Judges, we see that he lost his vision and became blind. While this happened in a physical sense, I believe what God is truly showing us is that by corrupting himself through disobedience, Samson lost sight of his purpose and distanced himself from God.
It is crucial to be clear about the people we associate with because, often, even well-meaning brothers in faith can lead us away from our life’s purpose. In the Bible, we find examples like the Pharisees and Sadducees, who knew and even taught the word of God, but according to their own interpretation or for their own benefit.
As believers, we must be radical in our values and principles, and under no circumstances should they be negotiable. Jesus made this clear when, on one occasion while teaching, some of His disciples came to tell Him that His mother and brothers were outside. He replied: "My mother and my brothers are those who do the will of my Father" (Matthew 12:50).
Who do you spend time with? Who do you walk with? What places do you visit, and with whom?
Don’t be deceived by those who say otherwise, because "bad company corrupts good character" (1 Corinthians 15:33 NLT).
Written by Wilmer López, based on the sermon of December 7, 2024
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