2 Corinthians 6:14 – Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

“You’re the average of the five people you associate with the most.”  Author, Entrepreneur and Public Speaker Tim Ferris says this is the best advice he ever got and it came from his high school wrestling coach.  He uses this guideline when he is investing in a business, starting a company or inviting people to dinner.  You can say it different ways:  “You become who you hang out with”, “If you hang out with people long enough you will start doing what they are doing,” etc.  The Apostle Paul said, “Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits”” in I Corinthians 15:33.  Later he warned the Christians in Corinth, “do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers” in 2 Corinthians 6:14.  It was clear then, as it is now, it is really important who you choose to spend your time with.

So, who do you spend most of your time with?  If you want to learn a trade or a skill, you spend time with people who are already good at it.  If you are a student, you can spend time with people who are better students.  If you want to get to heaven, you should spend time with people who can help you get there.  Make time to be with your brothers and sisters in Christ.  Be an encouragement to them and let them encourage you.    Do not be deceived: set your sights on heaven and make time