Be Real (Part 3)

1 Thessalonians 5:14-23 "Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Negative company does have some advantages if you like pain, misery, and agony. There are seven things that come to mind very quickly. They are:

-A bad attitude.

Negative people have the worst attitude all the time. They see nothing good at all in anyone.

-Low self-esteem.

Hanging with the wrong crowd can make you feel bad about yourself in every area of your life.

-Heartaches and troubles.

Your troubles will only increase 

-A desire to be angry at the wrong people.

-Unholy habits.

-Unhealthy thoughts.

-Non-satisfaction with your current status quo.

Don’t let negative people get to you.  They can’t pull the trigger unless you hand them the gun.  Remember that keeping the company of negative people is a choice, instead of an obligation.

God wants you to free yourself from negative company. He wants you to keep company with compassion instead of anger, generosity instead of greed, and patience instead of anxiety.