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Who is your friend? That’s a question you must always ask and answer genuinely from time to time. The truth is that your friends can make or mar you.

Now, as a born-again Christian, there are things you shouldn’t attempt to do or that shouldn’t cross your mind.

When you suddenly find that those things are constantly popping up in your mind, you’re getting attracted to them and can’t seem to know why check yourself.

One way to constantly put yourself in check is by asking questions.

Ask about the type of music your so-called friend listens to. Ask about their view on dressing. What kind of movies do they see? What about their parents? Are they involved in their life?

Most times, when you change your friends, a change occurs in your words, thoughts, and actions. This is because you are exposed to new stimuli and have to adjust to accommodate them.

Asking such questions helps you to understand why you are attracted or feeling what you’re feeling.

You can also speak to your parents or pastor about it.

A quick solution is to immediately leave those friendships that make sinful acts attractive to you.

Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

1 Cor 15:33 [KJV]

Again, you can pray about it to God.

God bless you. Amen

Prayer:
Lord, help me not to be attracted to sinful deeds, words, and thoughts. I put my mind under your care, purify my words, thoughts, and actions daily. Help me steer clear of people who will corrupt me in any way.

Action plan:
Again, assess your friendships. Which new friendship has got you acting differently from how you were before? What negative things have you started thinking of or doing? What or who caused it? Talk to your parents about it and end that friendship.

Declaration (children):
I will not team up with bad friends. I will not bring sorrow to my parents. I receive grace to break all wrong associations.

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