"Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD knows the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish" (Psalm 1).
Sometimes, we as Christians, are around people who don't have much of a "clean" mouth. For example, I used to play pick-up soccor with guys who you would think didn't know any other words besides cuss words. I, also, used to work around tradesmen; like, electricians, carpenters, and plumbers, who talked extrememly nasty about women - as if they were all pinups or prostitutes.
Now, a Christian has a few choices in these situations: 1) walk away, 2) be around but not accept the lifestyle, or 3) partake in the cussing and nasty talk.
The reality is it is not always permissable to walk away from a situation; especially, if it is work oriented. So, I found that eventaully worldly people pick-up something different in my demeanor. Either, they question my lifestyle which opens up why I live the way I do - in Christ. Or, they show defiant attitude and eventually choose not to be around me anyway. Unfortunately, some Christians decide to partake in a wordly lifestyle with their so-called "friends" - whether it is getting drunk, swearing like a "sailor", or whatever.
How does GOD wish people to live? Well, it is not the lifestyle of the wicked - that's for sure. Remember, the "way of the righteous [will last], but the way of the wicked will perish" (Psalm 1:6). Who do you want to resemble?
Resemble Jesus in all your ways and He will bless you.
The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
Sometimes, we as Christians, are around people who don't have much of a "clean" mouth. For example, I used to play pick-up soccor with guys who you would think didn't know any other words besides cuss words. I, also, used to work around tradesmen; like, electricians, carpenters, and plumbers, who talked extrememly nasty about women - as if they were all pinups or prostitutes.
Now, a Christian has a few choices in these situations: 1) walk away, 2) be around but not accept the lifestyle, or 3) partake in the cussing and nasty talk.
The reality is it is not always permissable to walk away from a situation; especially, if it is work oriented. So, I found that eventaully worldly people pick-up something different in my demeanor. Either, they question my lifestyle which opens up why I live the way I do - in Christ. Or, they show defiant attitude and eventually choose not to be around me anyway. Unfortunately, some Christians decide to partake in a wordly lifestyle with their so-called "friends" - whether it is getting drunk, swearing like a "sailor", or whatever.
How does GOD wish people to live? Well, it is not the lifestyle of the wicked - that's for sure. Remember, the "way of the righteous [will last], but the way of the wicked will perish" (Psalm 1:6). Who do you want to resemble?
Resemble Jesus in all your ways and He will bless you.
The Lord's humbled . . . John A. Reeves
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