Isaiah 3 & 4, 2 Corinthians 6, Psalm 125
2 Corinthians 6: 14 (ESV)
“Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do
righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have
with darkness?”
Verse 14 from 2 Corinthians 6 is Paul’s reminder to the
Church of Corinth to be careful to not themselves to be influenced by people
who are not of the faith. This is a hard one for me as I have many friends who like
Christ, but do not follow his teachings. They have nothing against Christ, but
they have issues with religion and their own experiences with religion in their
life. And it’s not just the Christian religion, it’s all forms of religion that
are problems for them. You would need to have a very strong faith in God and know
yourself very well to know if you are being influenced by a person who is not
of the faith. I don’t think it makes sense to give up all your non-Christian friends,
at least not for me. But there are ways to mitigate this issue that seem to
work. Have many friends with your similar faith to balance out the non-believer
friends. Rely on your friends of faith to advise you on the serious issues of
your life. Most importantly, feel free to adjust your plans as needed. Don’t be
stuck on any one way to do this. Finally, consult with God, Jesus Christ, and
the Holy Spirit first on any matter. Make God the compass of your life. God is
your North Star and will always point you in the right direction for you and
his plan for your life.