Feb 2, 2020
Humans are built to have a loving, functional relationship with God. However, sin in the heart hinders the beginning of the relationship and the continued connection of it. Before knowing God, all people rebelliously choose their own way regardless of what God wants. Believers then, aren’t to walk (Heb. hâlak, ‘to move about’) their lives affected by someone else’s wicked (Heb. râshâ, ‘criminal’) mindset (Prov. 2:12-15). Who influences you directs your decisions, and what decisions you make directs your life (1 Cor. 6:9-11; Gal. 5:16; Eph. 2:1-3). Even worse, believers shouldn’t stand (Heb. ‛âmad, ‘to remain’) with them thereby encouraging their life-choices. Worst of all, they shouldn’t ‘take a seat’ and sit (Heb. yâshab, ‘to dwell’) with those whose unbiblical ideas oppose God, thereby becoming like them (1 Cor. 15:33). Your life is shaped by family, friends, fear, or faith. Where you’re led is where you end up!