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Choosing Companions for the Journey, Part 1

Words of WisdomWords of Wisdom
Words of WisdomWords of Wisdom

Choosing Companions for the Journey, Part 1

Robby Pollard, Lead Pastor

Proverbs 23:15-17

15My son, if your heart is wise, my heart too will be glad. 16My inmost being will exult when your lips speak what is right. 17Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

Proverbs 1:10

10My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent.

Before you choose a path, consider who’s inviting you.

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

“Hours spent navigating through curated feeds full of heavily produced images and videos — many posted by influencers who themselves spend virtually every waking moment creating content — can lead to feelings of jealousy, inadequacy, and a distorted sense of reality. This can lead to or exacerbate depression and anxiety, body dysmorphia, and eating disorders, particularly among girls. The very design of these platforms can foster addictive behaviors, disrupt sleep patterns, and erode self-esteem, thereby contributing to a decline in overall mental well-being. As a result, studies indicate that feelings of loneliness and anxiety among teens are skyrocketing.”

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

What controls your heart controls you.

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

Proverbs 23:17 (MKJV)

17Do not let your heart envy sinners;

but be in the fear of Jehovah all the day long.”

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

Revelation 19:11-21

11Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. 17Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and with a loud voice he called to all the birds that fly directly overhead, “Come, gather for the great supper of God, 18to eat the flesh of kings, the flesh of captains, the flesh of mighty men, the flesh of horses and their riders, and the flesh of all men, both free and slave, both small and great.” 19And I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies gathered to make war against him who was sitting on the horse and against his army. 20And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who in its presence had done the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur. 21And the rest were slain by the sword that came from the mouth of him who was sitting on the horse, and all the birds were gorged with their flesh.

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

Proverbs 1:7

7The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 2:5

5then you will understand the fear of the LORD and find the knowledge of God.

Proverbs 9:10

10The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.

Proverbs 10:27

27The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.

Proverbs 14:26-27

26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and his children will have a refuge. 27The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.

Proverbs 16:6

6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

Proverbs 23:18-19

18Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off. 19Hear, my son, and be wise, and direct your heart in the way.

Proverbs 23:20-21

20Be not among drunkards or among gluttonous eaters of meat, 21for the drunkard and the glutton will come to poverty, and slumber will clothe them with rags.

Proverbs 23:27-28

27For a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is a narrow well. 28She lies in wait like a robber and increases the traitors among mankind.

Proverbs 24:1-2

1Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them, 2for their hearts devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.

Choose carefully.

Proverbs 12:26

26One who is righteous is a guide to his neighbor, but the way of the wicked leads them astray.

Choose the wise.

Proverbs 13:20

20Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Choose those with self-control.

Proverbs 22:24-25

24Make no friendship with a man given to anger, nor go with a wrathful man, 25lest you learn his ways and entangle yourself in a snare.

Choose honesty.

Proverbs 16:28

28A dishonest man spreads strife, and a whisperer separates close friends.

Choose character.

1 Corinthians 5:11

11But now I am writing to you not to associate with anyone who bears the name of brother if he is guilty of sexual immorality or greed, or is an idolater, reviler, drunkard, or swindler—not even to eat with such a one.

1 Corinthians 15:33

33Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.”

Choose trustworthiness.

Proverbs 20:19

19Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a simple babbler.

Choose refiners.

Proverbs 27:17

17Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.

Proverbs 23:17

17Let not your heart envy sinners,

but continue in the fear of the LORD all the day.

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