"He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."
Jesus was a carpenter,
Not because He woke up one morning & decided;
"I'm going to be a carpenter!"
But because the influence in His immediate surroundings was strongly suggesting carpentry!
Joseph, (Jesus' earthly father figure), was a carpenter.
So were His brother's.
It was a family business!
Notice the words that are used;
'Strongly Suggesting',
Not 'Forcing'.
"INFLUENCE IS A NUDGE, NOT A PUSH!"
"IT IS SUGGESTIVE, NOT DEMANDING!"
"AT TIMES, IT CAN BE SO SUDDLE THAT WE DON'T EVEN RECOGNIZE IT'S PRESENCE!"
But please understand that: "INFLUENCE IS EVER-PRESENT!"
Therefore, since we now know this fact;
Let's make it a point to surround ourselves with people, situations & environments that will inspire us to excel in life for the Glory of God!
Though the saying is true:
"PEOPLE CAN NOT CHANGE YOU!"
The fact still remains:
"THE SUDDLE & SUGGESTIVE NUDGE OF INFLUENCE CAN!"
You may not recognize it today, but as times goes by, you will realize that your mannerisms resemble those of someone around you or from your past.
"DO NOT FOOL YOURSELF!"
"THOSE AROUND YOU WILL AFFECT YOU!"
"IN ONE FORM OR ANOTHER!"
Therefore, choose your conversations, company & environment WISELY!
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