Company
/KUM-puh-nee/
Summary
Association with others, particularly the warning against evil companions whose influence corrupts good character and leads to sin.
☩Warnings Against Evil Company
Scripture repeatedly warns against association with the ungodly. 'Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.' God commanded Israel not to make covenants with the Canaanites or intermarry with them, lest they be led into idolatry. Paul warned against fellowshipping with unbelievers.
Key verses:1 Corinthians 15:33Exodus 23:32-33Exodus 34:12-152 Corinthians 6:14-17
☩Separation From Evil
Lot's dwelling in Sodom brought disaster to his family. The Psalmist declares blessed the one who does not walk in the counsel of the ungodly or stand in the way of sinners. Believers are called to come out from among the wicked and be separate.
Key verses:Genesis 19:15Psalm 1:1Numbers 16:21-26
