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Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners (1 Corinthians 15:33).
The word translated, above is the Greek βHomiliaβ and it has to do with such conversation or communion thatβs coming from companionship; those you associate with. The effect, in the context of our opening verse, shows the importance of being mindful of your associations; those you listen to and relate with; they can corrupt your life.
When you study the verses preceding our theme verse, the Apostle Paul gives us the picture of certain people who had been teaching others that there isnβt going to be a resurrection. Listening to such false teachings, the Bible says, can give a corrupt mindset.
Donβt just listen to any preacher or teacher because they seem to be saying something religious. Donβt receive counsel from just anyone, neither should you read every book and listen to every preacher you see on TV. The Bible says to prove every doctrine; itβs the reason you must study and know the Scriptures for yourself, so youβre not tossed around by every wind of doctrine. Your behaviour, your life, would be greatly affected by their communication (Ephesians 4:14).
You may think the communication or information being passed to you is harmless. But itβs akin to somebody sowing the wrong seeds in your garden, while you simply look on. Those seeds would certainly grow. You may say, βIβm just listening or reading the book; I really donβt believe the message.β Donβt be deceived; theyβre sowing seeds into your life thatβll reproduce. ππ§ π ππ§π§ππ₯π¦ π§ππ’π¦π π¬π’π¨ ππ¦π¦π’ππππ§π πͺππ§π
Let the wisdom of God guide you in choosing your friends; those you move with; those who inspire you to greatness and excellence; those who inspire the best in you to fulfil Godβs purpose for your life. If someone, whom you may even respect, tells you something you know isnβt consistent with the Word, reject it. Accept only that which is consistent with the word of righteousness in Christ Jesus.
Say these after me, βDear Father, I thank you for enlightening me through your Word on the importance of wholesome communication. I receive wisdom, knowledge and understanding in choosing the right associations and discussions thatβll improve my character and help in fulfilling your call and purpose for my life, in Jesusβ Name. Amen.
1 Timothy 6:3-5 MSG Whoever is a slave must make the best of it, giving respect to his master so that outsiders donβt blame God and our teaching for his behavior. Slaves with Christian masters all the more soβtheir masters are really their beloved brothers! These are the things I want you to teach and preach. If you have leaders there who teach otherwise, who refuse the solid words of our Master Jesus and this godly instruction, tag them for what they are: ignorant windbags who infect the air with germs of envy, controversy, bad-mouthing, suspicious rumors. Eventually thereβs an epidemic of backstabbing, and truth is but a distant memory. They think religion is a way to make a fast buck.
2 John 1:10-11think If anyone comes to you and does not bring this doctrine, do not receive him into your house nor greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds.
2 Corinthians 6:14-17 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.
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