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Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20

The book of Proverbs is a collection of wisdom that offers practical insight for godly living. Many concise, memorable sayings are presented like a father instructing a son on how to make God-honoring decisions for everyday life, including how to walk the path of wisdom and avoid foolishness. Proverbs 13:20 teaches that the people who surround someone make a significant difference in character development.

It’s still true today that who we associate with is who we become like. If we are surrounded by grateful people, we are more likely to express gratitude. Similarly, if we are struggling with a sinful habit, it’s likely our friends struggle with that sin, too. To break free from sin, we may need to reframe our friendships or shift how much influence they have in our lives. In seasons of breaking free from sin, we may need to prayerfully consider who is in our inner circle, their influence on our lives and whether they point us toward freedom in Christ or encourage us to stay stuck in patterns of sin.

TODAY: Spend time thinking about your inner circle and the habits or character traits they reinforce in you. Who models a wise, godly life? Think about the sinful patterns you confessed yesterday and ask the person you confessed them to if they would be willing to have a conversation with you to help you grow. If you have experienced the freedom Jesus offers from sin, ask God whom he would have you walk alongside in their journey to break free from sin.