Good day Templar family
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Theme Scripture
"Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?"
Proverbs 20:11
One of God's greatest blessings is the gift of good friends. The people we choose to walk with have a powerful influence on our character, our decisions, and our spiritual growth. Scripture reminds us that a person's true character is revealed by their actions, not merely by their words.
No one is perfect, and even... moreGood day Templar family
Choose Your Friends Wisely
Theme Scripture
"Even small children are known by their actions, so is their conduct really pure and upright?"
Proverbs 20:11
One of God's greatest blessings is the gift of good friends. The people we choose to walk with have a powerful influence on our character, our decisions, and our spiritual growth. Scripture reminds us that a person's true character is revealed by their actions, not merely by their words.
No one is perfect, and even our closest friends will sometimes disappoint us. A true friend may make a mistake, but they will be willing to listen, apologize, and grow because they genuinely care for you. A false friend, however, continually tears you down, ignores your feelings, and refuses to change.
The Bible warns us to choose our companions carefully. Friends who constantly gossip, manipulate, compete with you, or encourage you to compromise your faith can slowly draw your heart away from Christ. Trying to fit in with the wrong crowd is never worth sacrificing your walk with God.
False friends often reveal themselves through their actions. They may speak kindly to your face while criticizing you behind your back. They may use your confidence for gossip, belittle your achievements, compete instead of celebrate your success, disappear when you need them most, or offer advice that leads you away from God's will. Instead of building you up, they consistently pull you down.
God calls us to surround ourselves with people who encourage us, challenge us to grow in faith, and point us toward Jesus. At the same time, we are called to respond to difficult people with grace. Even when others hurt us, we must resist the temptation to seek revenge. Christ teaches us to forgive, pray for our enemies, and overcome evil with good.
Choose your friends with wisdom, but love everyone with the love of Christ.
Reflection
Are the people closest to you encouraging your relationship with Jesus or drawing you away from Him? How can you become the kind of friend who reflects Christ's love, faithfulness, and truth?
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of friendship. Give me wisdom to choose friends who encourage me to follow You faithfully. Help me to be loyal, honest, and compassionate toward others. Guard my heart from bitterness, gossip, and revenge, and teach me to love even those who have hurt me. May my life reflect the character of Jesus in every relationship. In His precious name, Amen.
Have a blessed day
MC Louis Steyn
Priory of St.Miltiades
Freedom in Christ
