July 18, 2025

We cannot help who we are surrounded by when we go to work. You will find a mix of sinners and saved in every business, even in a church business. However, when it is our choice of whom we spend our time, we should have integrity and refrain from surrounding ourselves with people who make it their mission to go against God. We need to be able to speak freely of the goodness of God without the worry of being mocked or belittled, even though it may happen, even in Christian circles. David penned Psalm 26, expressing his innocence in this matter.

I have not sat with vain persons, neither will I go in with dissemblers. I have hated the congregation of evil doers; and will not sit with the wicked. Psalms 26:4-5

David tells us what every parent tells their children: you are who you hang around with. He didn’t keep company with bad people, so he wouldn’t be accused of participating in their behavior. We would do well to follow his lead and try to keep the company of others who love the Lord. When, and if at all possible, surround yourself with like-minded individuals so you keep your testimony intact. And like David, tell everyone of the goodness of God.

That I may publish with the voice of thanksgiving, and tell of all thy wondrous works. Psalms 26:7