| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"As followers of Jesus, we are called to live separately from the rest of the world. Throughout time, people have had vastly different ideas of what the concept of living separately means. Some interpret it to mean that women should refrain from wearing makeup and jewelry. Others choose not to use electricity, cars, or other modern-day conveniences in an effort to keep themselves separate from the culture around them.
This afternoon's verse provides an applicable way to live differently from the world without having to live in seclusion. This scripture begins by helping us evaluate the people we are spending time with and the influence they have on their lives.
If we desire to walk with humility and dependence on God, then we are setting ourselves apart from temptation and sin, as well as from people who choose not to follow God's commands."
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We need to realize the importance of surrounding ourselves with people who challenge us to make wise choices. But often, one of our biggest challenges is finding other like-minded Christians to spend time with. We can pray and ask God to lead us to people who will encourage us in our relationship with Him.
If there are friendships that pull our hearts away from God, we should be willing to act boldly and ask for His help. More than anything, we should choose the blessed life that God offers to us.
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