“Choosing Our Friends Wisely” is the 4th message in our series You Got A Friend In Me, a journey through Proverbs 13:20 and the wisdom of Scripture that reminds us friendship isn’t accidental—it’s intentional. Many people don’t think they’re lonely because they’re surrounded by coworkers, neighbors, and a full list of contacts—but when life hits the fan, they realize how few people would truly drop everything and say, “You’ve got a friend in me.” This series calls us to become that kind of friend—one who shows up, speaks truth in love, and helps shape a better future—because you’re one friend away from strength, and someone else might be one friend away from breakthrough because of you.
This week, we focus on the importance of choosing wisely who we allow closest to us. Proverbs 12:26 reminds us that the godly give good advice, while the wrong influences can lead us astray. Scripture doesn’t tell us to avoid people or isolate ourselves—it calls us to choose carefully. You can love everyone, just as Jesus commands in John 13, but not everyone should have equal access to your life. Because the truth is simple: your life will taste like the influences you allow in it.
Through Scripture, we’ll see how even well-meaning friends can distract us from God’s plan and how the wrong voices can pull us back into old habits. At the same time, we are called to love deeply, not write people off, and handle conflict with grace and truth. This message will challenge you to evaluate your circle and choose relationships that draw you closer to God while becoming the kind of friend who leads others to Christ.
