Our Bible verse for today: “The one who walks with the wise will become wise.” Proverbs 13:20 (HCSB)
Our thought for today: “We can learn to be wise by associating with wise people.”
Over the years I have had the good fortune of having been close to some exceptionally wise people. When I say they were “wise” I mean they were wise in the ways of the Lord. These were men and women – Pastors, church leaders, members of my church family, and friends – who were wise in the ways of the Lord and whose influence on me was profound. I believe I became a better man as a result of spending time with them.
It continues to be true today too. I am blessed to be able to serve as the Pastor of a church filled with wise and mature men and women of God. Their faith is strong; the way they live their lives honors the Lord; and their example encourages me to strive to be a better man than I otherwise might be. My mamma was right when she told me to choose my friends carefully because over time we become like those we associate with. Walk with the wise and you become wise.
One of the primary benefits of being an active and deeply involved member of a church family filled with wise and mature Christians is the influence they have on us. Since over time we become like those we associate with, being with people like that can only have a good and positive impact on our own growth. That’s why it’s so important to faithfully attend the gatherings of your church family. When you’re there you are essentially “walking with the wise”. You are spending time with and associating with those you want to become like. And as you do that, they will rub off on you, you will progressively begin to acquire the wisdom and other personality traits you see and admire in them.
I encourage you to gather with your church family this Sunday. If you don’t have a good church family to gather with, then come join us at Oak Hill Baptist. I believe you’ll be glad you did.
God Bless,
Oak Hill Baptist Church 