September 2025 - Sharpen. Strengthen.
" Spend time with people who bring out the best in you, not the stress in you. " (Unknown) " Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. " Proverbs 27:17 Have you ever used a knife regularly without sharpening it? It's amazing how quickly it can become dull. People are the same way. When you are constantly associating and conversing with those of a different mindset it is easy to allow yourself to become lax and dull. When something becomes commonplace it no longer obtains regular examination. Hence the need for careful consideration when allowing someone to be a close friend. Choose your inner circle with great care. 1. Values: The most important thing when considering those you spend time with is their values. As a believer of Jesus Christ, I do not want to spend all of my free time hanging out with an unbeliever. " Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousn...
