In the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Jesus told of a young man who after gravely insulting his father took all of the money from his inheritance and left home. In a land far away, his wealth made him the center of attention, but once his money was gone, and a famine came, the boy found that all of his so-called friends had vanished. The people who are our closest friends have an enormous influence on our lives. They are either setting good examples and encouraging us to do better, or they are setting bad examples and encouraging us to do things that are of no lasting values. Those people who have no vision from God for their lives, who are not willing to work and labor to reach their vision and provide for their needs, are not productive people. While we should love, pray for, and encourage them, we should not make them our examples. Instead look for people whose lives and attitudes challenge you to do more for God, and you will benefit greatly. If you surround yourself with empty people who have no drive and ambition, you will suffer poverty along with them.
Posted on: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:52:47 +0000
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