Stupidity is contagious.

Proverbs 6: 17-19 talks to us about how Salomon describes seven things which we have to be careful because if you spent too many time with people with these characteristics, you could be like them. Salomon was the wisest man on earth and I believe what he has to say for his knowledge comes from God and no one is wiser than God.

 Do not be deceived: “Evil company corrupts good habits.”

1 Corinthians 15:33

A proud look (pride)

Love those proud people who are able to look at you over their shoulder, pray for them, talk to them but not eat with them. You know what I mean? Be careful, pride is a strong feeling and is contagious. God died for everyone, even for proud people. 

A lying tongue (Dishonesty)

Did you realize how easy is spread gossips out? Did you notice how fast people join in the conversation? Did you notice how good you feel when you expose that you are better than that person you are crucifying by their sins as if you didn’t have any? We all have an innate nature for gossiping. Be careful, you can kill people using in a bad way your tongue.

Hands that shed innocent blood (Violence)

It’s not necessary that it’s talking about murderers. It could be people who make bullying for feeling big than others, too. Violent people who like oppress others. There’re people with rude manners. If you are with these people often, it shouldn’t be strange that you can feel the same way sooner or later. Remember that violence doesn’t solve anything.

A heart that devises wicked plans and Feet that are swift in running to evil

There’re too many people with a big need of defending and justify everything they are doing. Mostly, because they are breaking the law with those “little” things that “everyone does and it’s normal. It’s everything okay” Because it’s extremely difficult being an honest and righteous person nowadays since everyone is breaking the law from time to time since “it’s normal” And those people are, actually, encouraging others to do the same. I’ll tell you this, there’re too many people in jail because of those “good friends” that once told to others that break the law is the only way to succeed in this life.   Be extremely careful with these people who are living taking shortcuts.  “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to God what belongs to God.” (Mark 12: 17)

A false witness who speaks lies (Gossip)

I’m going to tell you one of the biggest true ever. Think about it. When someone comes to you talking badly about another one, be careful! It exists the highest possibility that this gossipmonger goes to do the same with others talking about you.  Don’t trust the tag of “being a good friend of yours” Don’t. A good friend doesn’t talk about the private affairs of others, worse if that person is not there for defending in person.

And one who sows discord among brethren

“How wonderful and pleasant it is when brothers live together in harmony!” (Psalm 133)

Don’t let anyone comes to you with gossips, complaints or whatever! Nothing like coming home and see your brothers and sisters eating, laughing, praying or crying together. Your family is a strong source of happiness and encouraging. Family can make your day if you let them and nor try to separate them. Take advantage of your family and nest among them for being stronger and happier. Count on them. 

I don’t want to finish this with this bitter taste. Goodness is contagious, too. It depends on you about who you want to be surrounded. Choose wisely.

God blesses those who work for peace,

    for they will be called the children of God.

Matthew  5:9