Ecclesiasticus, 13
9. When an influential person invites you, show reluctance, and he will press his invitation all the more.
9. When an influential person invites you, show reluctance, and he will press his invitation all the more.
Chapter 13 of the Ecclesiastical Book talks about the consequences of making alliances with bad people and how friendship can influence our choices. The author warns of the importance of choosing wisely with whom we associate and advise to avoid getting involved with people who can lead us to sin. Below are five Bible verses that relate to these themes.
Proverbs 13:20: "He who walks with the wise will be increasingly wise, but the foolish companion will end up bad." This verse emphasizes the importance of choosing our friendships wisely, as the influence of the people around us can have a great impact on our lives.
2 Corinthians 6:14: "Don't put yourself in unequal yoke with disbelief. For what do justice and evil have? Or what communion can light with darkness?" This verse warns against the formation of alliances with wicked people, emphasizing that believers must separate from those who do not follow God.
1 Corinthians 15:33: "Don't be fooled: Bad company corrupts good morals." This verse emphasizes the negative influence that bad company can have in our lives and how important it is to choose friends who share our values.
Proverbs 22:24-25: "Don't make friends with those who get easily annoyed or walk in the company of someone living in constant explosions of anger; for you may end up learning your bad customs and get stuck in a trap." This verse emphasizes the importance of avoiding friendships with people whose anger can influence us negatively.
Psalm 1:1-2: "As he is happy who does not follow the advice of the wicked, he does not imitate the conduct of sinners, nor does he rest on the wheel of mocking! On the contrary, his satisfaction is in the law of the Lord, and in this law meditates day and night." This verse emphasizes the importance of choosing friends who share our values and help us grow in our relationship with God.
“Jesus e a sua alma devem cultivar a vinha de comum acordo.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina