Memory verse: 1Corinthians 15:33 “Be not deceived evil communications corrupt good manners."
Lesson Aim -To let the people know that bad companies lead to destruction Central Truth keeping bad companies will affect your character negatively.
Introduction
The old sayings goes, “if a sheep keeps company with a dog, it will likely feed on excreta”. in other words, however good and honourable a child may be, when he starts enjoying wrong companies, his goodness and honour will be lost or turned upside down. To this end, God's children are expected to stay clear of bad
companies whose overall outcome will bring corruption upon their good upbringing.
Study Guide
A. How to identify bad company.
- They are unbelievers. 2Corinthians 6:14
- They are rebellious-Numbers 1621-5
- They always give wrong advice. 1Kings1228-11
- They are greedy and covetous. 2Kings 5:20-27
- They gossip about other people. Numbers 12:1-10
- They are liars. Joshua 913-23
- They are ungrateful and unthankful. 2 Timothy 3:1 -2
B. How to Avoid bad company
-Let people know that you are a child of God.
- Be obedient to your parents.
- Listen to godly counsel.
Make friend with God fearing children. - Study and meditate on the word of God. - - Take your academics serious.
Life Application
Bad companies destroys but good and godly companies build and are profitable for your all-round development.
Conclusion
Avoid bad company but keep good company.
Invitation God's plan for your life is great and mighty. You can only achieve this great plan if only you will forever remain on the Lord side. Confess Jesus as your Lord and saviour today
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