Psalms Psalm 1:1 — avoid the counsel of the wicked. * First Corinthians 15:33 — “Bad company corrupts good character.” * Proverbs 27:17 — “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 13:20 Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. P

Sometimes the separation it brings revelation of when we placed too much on the wrong things.

Isaiah 53:6 We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all.- Bible commentary Sin reflects the human tendency to define right and wrong apart from God. God transfers (or places) the guilt of humanity onto Himsel

Acts 4:12 “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." "Given to mankind" - Universal offer The salvation Jesus provides is: • For all nations • For all backgrounds • For all sinners • For all who call

“Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:28–30, Walk with me, let me lead, and I’ll help carry what’s weighing you down.”

“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭42‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

1. God shows mercy when we fail • Lamentations 3:22–23 “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning…” 👉 Even after mistakes, God’s mercy resets daily. ⸻ 2. We all make mistakes • Romans 3:23 “For all h

Proverbs 24:16 “For though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes.” Isaiah 40:31 “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not b

It is not about perfection — it is about direction. A child learning to walk may stumble, but the resemblance grows over time. To “follow God’s example” means: • Forgive when wronged • Show patience instead of anger • Choose integrity over compromise •