SCRIPTURE: “Then shalt thou go on forward from thence, and thou shalt come to the plain of Tabor, and there shall meet thee three men going up to God to Bethel, one carrying three kids, and another carrying three loaves of bread, and another carrying a bottle of wine:” 1Sam. 10:3 (KJV)
QUOTE: “In life you will find three kinds of people: those who will change your life, those who will harm your life and those that will be your life,”– Author unknown
NOTE:
In our lives journey on earth, different forms of associates come across our path and knowing that how well we succeed in live, either in business, marriage or ministry is determined by the close associates we form with people. Let’s look closely at some of these types of associations.
THE USERS: This group is only interested in your ability and strength. They will deliberately avoid your area of weakness. They distance themselves from you when you are in trouble. Don’t be resentful of them; they are only self-serving!
THE USELESS: These are absolute liabilities. They never contribute anything into your life. They depend on you but you can never depend on them. Too many of this kind will allow you up the ladder of life.
THE CAUTIOUS: These definitely are in the majority. When you are in any challenging situation, they wait to see if you will get out of it, but will keep their options open. Before they can connect with you, they will want find out first who else does. Love them but never make the mistake of building your life around them.
ILLUSTRATION:
“A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Prov. 17:17 KJV)
REFLECTIONS:
- Which of your present friends falls into the first group?
- Which one falls in the last group?
TWO YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: 1Chr 18 – 19, Psalm 45