The companion of fools

"He who walks with wise men will be wise — but the companion of fools will be destroyed." Proverbs 13:20

We do not know what trouble we are letting into our life, when we take into companionship, even for one hour — one who is not good, not pure, not true. Who can estimate the debasing influence of such companionship . . .

when continued until it becomes intimacy and close friendship;

when confidences are exchanged;

when soul touches soul;

when life flows into and blends with life?

When one awakens to the consciousness of the fact that he has formed or is forming a companionship with one whose influence cannot but hurt him, and perhaps destroy him, there is only one true thing to do — it must instantly be given up!

"A man of too many friends comes to ruin!" Proverbs 18:24

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