Bad Company Corrupts Good Morals

Have you ever heard of the saying "You are the company you keep"? Well did you know it's VERY true? Who you hang out with reflects back to you. For example, say if one of your friends has an attitude problem, disrespectful, rude and often seen as a bully, people may expect you to be the same way. If you're hanging around someone that stays in trouble with the law all the time, and becomes well known with the police for the wrong reasons, you too will be viewed the same in their eyes. Why? Because you are the company you keep. What goes through peoples mind when they see someone that acts a certain way hanging around other people is that the people that hangs around that person are like that person. In their minds, why would someone hang around someone like that unless they enjoy that kind of company or behavior. Ladies, have you ever been out with your promiscuous friend and the guys that know her, try to treat you the same way they treat her. Yet, you are different, you don't allow that type of approach. They do it to her, because she allows it and because you hang with her, they assume you do too. Nope, not the case. I'm not saying drop that promiscuous friend, but that promiscuous friend has attracted that behavior from men to be placed onto you. Not because you asked for it, but because your company represents it, and that company is with you. Fellas, you ever wonder why you hang out with a certain one of your boys and the ladies that know your friend starts assuming things about you. If these women have seen your boy play around on women, knows he's a cheater, they feel like you are too. I'm not guessing, I know. Ever hear the "oh so you a player too?" or maybe get turned down and you're really not sure why. "Birds of a feather flock together" may sound crazy but the view is true. It can also be toxic to your character and how you act, because who you hang out with can also corrupt you. Meaning, if you are always hanging around people that don't do anything, curse like a sailor, has bad habits and etc. You may find that you are beginning to feel a little lazy, slipping up on some language or slang you don't normally use. Complaining about things that you didn't use to complain about, or complain at all. If you begin to do things that are out of your character, you need to check your circle. It's not that these people are bad people, nobody is perfect, and no you are not better than them. However your path may not be the same as theirs. Talk to them, pray for them, pray with them. A lot of people believe that "well if they see me doing good then they will follow" that is NOT always the case. Some people are content with who they are, and THOSE are the people you DO need to let go. Share your thoughts and experiences below! I would love to hear from you! God Bless!