The Company We Keep

1 John 1:3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ. It has been properly said many times that we are heavily impacted by the company we keep. The pressure that comes from our peers is usually connected with negative consequences. Peer pressure however, does not have to be a bad thing. When we look at the Bible model of togetherness it speaks of the power of positive peer pressure. The verse above talks about a group that had seen some things that kept them going. They heard some things that moved them toward a strong sense of togetherness. They were drawn close by the experiences they shared. It was such a powerful sense of unity that their desire was to see more people included in their group. The disciples had challenges but they were an overwhelmingly positive community. The company you keep can be just as strong an instrument to persuade you toward right behavior as it has worked to persuade folk to do the wrong thing. When you carefully choose the company you keep the rewards will last a lifetime. Have a great day wisely associating with others!