Got home from church and, while scrolling through social media, I came across a video that really struck me. It reminded me of a profound truth, not all men are bad. There are still men out there; God-fearing, grounded, and intentional, who understand their God-given roles as husbands and fathers.
One thing the man said that deeply resonated with me was about keeping a distance with those who dont respect his wife and marriage, he also talked about those men who neglect their families and children. He bodly asserts that they don’t belong in his inner circle.
This spoke volumes about the kind of people we allow close to us. A man who honors his wife understands that the people he keeps close must also honor what he honors. Because if they don’t, their attitudes, counsel, and influence can subtly (or overtly) affect his own household. Now that’s wisdom.
It reminded me of something I meditating about some months back: “The people in your inner circle can either build or break what God is doing in your life.” And this was echoed again in today’s teaching as we studied “lasciviciousness” as a work of the flesh in Galatians 5:19. We looked at the story of Amnon and Tamar in 2 Samuel 13.
Amnon had toxic, lustful desires. But perhaps, just maybe, he could have overcome them, had it not been for the counsel of his friend Jonadab. Jonadab advised him to fake an illness, manipulate his father David, and set a trap to get Tamar alone. What followed was a tragedy. Poor Tamar was violated, and eventually, Amnon was killed by Absalom.
One wrong friend. One poisonous voice. And Tamar and Amnon’s entire future was destroyed.
So, your inner circle is sacred. They either protect your destiny or poison it.
They either align you with God’s purpose or derail you from it.
Be intentional.
Be vigilant.
Be prayerful.
Let your circle be filled with people who respect your values, honor what you honor and help you walk in God’s purpose.
Because at the end of the day, who you allow close can shape what your life becomes.
One thing the man said that deeply resonated with me was about keeping a distance with those who dont respect his wife and marriage, he also talked about those men who neglect their families and children. He bodly asserts that they don’t belong in his inner circle.
This spoke volumes about the kind of people we allow close to us. A man who honors his wife understands that the people he keeps close must also honor what he honors. Because if they don’t, their attitudes, counsel, and influence can subtly (or overtly) affect his own household. Now that’s wisdom.
It reminded me of something I meditating about some months back: “The people in your inner circle can either build or break what God is doing in your life.” And this was echoed again in today’s teaching as we studied “lasciviciousness” as a work of the flesh in Galatians 5:19. We looked at the story of Amnon and Tamar in 2 Samuel 13.
Amnon had toxic, lustful desires. But perhaps, just maybe, he could have overcome them, had it not been for the counsel of his friend Jonadab. Jonadab advised him to fake an illness, manipulate his father David, and set a trap to get Tamar alone. What followed was a tragedy. Poor Tamar was violated, and eventually, Amnon was killed by Absalom.
One wrong friend. One poisonous voice. And Tamar and Amnon’s entire future was destroyed.
So, your inner circle is sacred. They either protect your destiny or poison it.
They either align you with God’s purpose or derail you from it.
Be intentional.
Be vigilant.
Be prayerful.
Let your circle be filled with people who respect your values, honor what you honor and help you walk in God’s purpose.
Because at the end of the day, who you allow close can shape what your life becomes.
Got home from church and, while scrolling through social media, I came across a video that really struck me. It reminded me of a profound truth, not all men are bad. There are still men out there; God-fearing, grounded, and intentional, who understand their God-given roles as husbands and fathers.
One thing the man said that deeply resonated with me was about keeping a distance with those who dont respect his wife and marriage, he also talked about those men who neglect their families and children. He bodly asserts that they don’t belong in his inner circle.
This spoke volumes about the kind of people we allow close to us. A man who honors his wife understands that the people he keeps close must also honor what he honors. Because if they don’t, their attitudes, counsel, and influence can subtly (or overtly) affect his own household. Now that’s wisdom.
It reminded me of something I meditating about some months back: “The people in your inner circle can either build or break what God is doing in your life.” And this was echoed again in today’s teaching as we studied “lasciviciousness” as a work of the flesh in Galatians 5:19. We looked at the story of Amnon and Tamar in 2 Samuel 13.
Amnon had toxic, lustful desires. But perhaps, just maybe, he could have overcome them, had it not been for the counsel of his friend Jonadab. Jonadab advised him to fake an illness, manipulate his father David, and set a trap to get Tamar alone. What followed was a tragedy. Poor Tamar was violated, and eventually, Amnon was killed by Absalom.
One wrong friend. One poisonous voice. And Tamar and Amnon’s entire future was destroyed.
So, your inner circle is sacred. They either protect your destiny or poison it.
They either align you with God’s purpose or derail you from it.
Be intentional.
Be vigilant.
Be prayerful.
Let your circle be filled with people who respect your values, honor what you honor and help you walk in God’s purpose.
Because at the end of the day, who you allow close can shape what your life becomes.
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