We should stay away from bad and negative influences as it makes our spiritual life down. The Lord says to give up such companies that drag us towards sinful activities.
It is our personal choice whether we can follow God’s direction or we may walk in a sinful world. When we decide to give up bad and negative influences, we begin to start our journey with God.
If we really want to satisfy God, we must have a positive mindset where we should live a holy life. We cannot make ourselves worthy before God until and unless we dedicate our lives to Him.
Let us have a look at the following scriptures that will help us to walk in God’s ways by leaving bad and negative influences.
1 Peter 2:9(KJV) But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light;
1 Timothy 4:12(KJV) Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Corinthians 5:11(KJV) But now I have written unto you not to keep company, if any man that is called a brother be a fornicator, or covetous, or an idolator, or a railer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner; with such an one no not to eat.
Matthew 5:13(KJV) Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
1 Peter 5:7(KJV) Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
Proverbs 17:17(KJV) A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 12:26(KJV) The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them.
2 Peter 3:9(KJV) The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Mark 7:21(KJV) For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
1 John 3:10(KJV) In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
1 John 5:19(KJV) And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.
2 Corinthians 4:4(KJV) In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Philippians 4:8(KJV) Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Romans 12:2(KJV) And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Galatians 6:7(KJV) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.
Proverbs 23:7(KJV) For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
Luke 12:15(KJV) And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
1 Corinthians 15:33(KJV) Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.
Proverbs 13:20(KJV) He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.
1 Peter 5:8(KJV) Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
James 4:7(KJV) Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
James 2:26(KJV) For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.
Proverbs 15:1(KJV) A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
1 Timothy 6:11(KJV) But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.
Romans 12:21(KJV) Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
