"Birds of a feather flock together."
This popular proverb was first written in the mid 16th century by William Turner in his papist satire, The Rescuing of Romish Fox. Though this phrase was written back in 1545, its ideology has been around since as far back as biblical times. The reason is because these words hold truth! We are who we choose to surround ourselves with. You see, God uses friendship as an instrument of sanctification. That is why it is so important for Christians to wisely choose their friends!
Just like a good parent wants to remove negative influences from their child's life, God also desires to remove negative influences and replace them instead with godly friends.
A Godly friend will give good council. Proverbs 27:9 says, "Ointments and perfume encourage the heart; in a similar way, a friend’s advice is sweet to the soul." They will tell you the truth instead of using flattery. Proverbs 27:5 says, "Open criticism is better than hidden love." A good friend will tell it like it is-- not sugarcoat the truth!
Purposefully choosing to hold on to negative influences and toxic people is purposefully choosing to reject God's will for your life. In 1 Corinthians 15:33 we find that it says, '"Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.”'
Who are your closest friends? Do you have a circle of people who know you, care for you, and speak truth to you?
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