Thursday, July 27, 2017

Guilty by Association


Bad company can corrupt. Everyone can be an acquaintance, a valuable person that God loves, but choose your friends wisely.

July’s Awakening, Day 27

Character is made by many acts; it may be lost by a single one.  

 —Author Unknown

Character may be manifested in the great moments, but it is made in the small ones.

 —Phillip Brooks 

 

Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV 

 

            Just like trust, it takes much time and effort to build noble character, but it can be lost in a split second of mental lapse or the association with those less reputable. Care must always be taken in choosing who you are with, where you are at, and what everyone is saying and doing. If you keep those solid basic principles in mind and always have very strong boundaries and the resolve to keep those boundaries, you will do well in preventing a regrettable event. You must always exercise common sense and good judgment. If particular situations do not feel comfortable, then do everything in your power to remove yourself from them. You may politely explain your view of the situation or even a forceful reprimand if required to those you are with. Whatever it takes, your good character is on the line. Guilty by association until proven otherwise is a difficult position to be in and your respectability and honorability may never be the same.

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