Good Company

Growing up my daughter described me to her friends as being the FBI, CIA and Santa Clause all rolled into one. From her perspective that’s probably an accurate characterization. My kids knew that any illegal activity, such as underage drinking, would not be tolerated. I went so far as to tell them not to worry about the police catching them if the broke the law, because if I found out something was amiss, I’d turn them in myself…and I would have. Applying the same principles to their friends, it’s understandable they had lots of friends hanging around our house after school, but they didn’t get invited to the ‘in-group’ parties. I think Paul offers great parenting advice, “Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Cor 15:33 NIV