Keep your eyes open

"My son, do not walk in the way with them, keep your foot from their path."  

                                    Proverbs 1:10-19 NKJV 

We are easily influenced by other people, whether they are Christians or not. Some unbelievers make good friends but never want to have the faith that you have. That's ok, somewhere along the line of your friendship, there may be the ideal time when they desperately need Jesus. But until then, just let them see Jesus in you and don't bombard them with tracts and bible verses every five minutes.

There is a time when we have to be careful though. The closer we become with these friends, the more we can become like them - in habits and traits. Therefore, if they entice you to go along with them to somewhere that you know, God would frown on, use your wisdom on this one. Some places are well avoided by Christians because of the behaviour that it cultivates - let's face it, if someone who is a drug user invites you to go with them to a drug party, this should be avoided at all costs. The Holy Spirit will guide you in this, but do be open to His advice, if you go ahead you may pay the price.

It is the same with our children and young people. They get to a certain age when they begin to experiment with all types of behaviour. What with the internet and explicit sex videos, extreme violence and suicide pacts, we have to be on guard and in tune with them. This is never easy because teenagers know it all, don't they? With a child under 16, a parent or guardian has a lawful obligation to keep their child safe and well. Over that age, until they are 18, they are still a parent's responsibility if they're still living at home so, we have to keep our wits about us. As I mentioned earlier, we are all subject to being led astray, especially young people. Therefore we must try and guide them in the right ways ahead and on moral values that they should be living up to. 

As you've noticed in the media, there are not many days when someone has not died or been terribly injured from knife attacks. Tony Evans quotes 1 Cor 15:33 CSB, 'Do not be deceived, bad company corrupts good morals.' He then says,'When you associate'  with people of impure character, they're going to rub off on you' 

Heed the warning, do you know who your children hang out with? Without badgering them, it is possible to find this out. Keep praying for them and their safety. If they're having a sleepover, be sure to clarify this with the other family. And don't forget your own behaviour. If you want your children to be honourable, make sure they see it in you.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:

'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.

In Jesus' Name. Amen'

Copyright 2024 Grahame Howard.                                

dailylifewithjesusbygrahamehoward.blogspot.com  

If you would like to contact me, grahame.howard@hotmail.co.uk

Member of the National Association of Christian Ministers

Why not order my Daily Commentary from Amazon - Paperback or Kindle 

Check it out

 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084G9S4FD/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2