You know the rest of the cliche, here it is altogether; You are what you eat! I haven't a clue what that means. If I eat a burger and some fries...that makes me a...? You get my point.
But you are however known by the company you keep and the friends that you surround yourself with. If you are a loaner you tend to be attracted to or can identify with other people that are loaners.
Whether gossiper or successful person, "Birds of the same feather seem to flock together" Unless you're a predator!
Child of God, what does the company you keep say about you?
(Look at 1 Peter 1:15)
When I wrote Eagles and Ducks, I had association in mind. My thoughts are: When we come to Christ we should no longer be associated with things, people or events that do not promote Godly living. I am not talking Isolation, but your association(s) will either help or hinder your growth in Christ.
ReplyDeleteIf I come to Christ, but I have strong ties (associations) with the group I ran with, who will ultimately influence whom?