Scripture Post #296: *BE NOT DECEIVED*

1st Corinthians 15:

33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners.

34 Awake to righteousness, and sin not; for some have not the knowledge of God: I speak this to your shame.

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Context: This Scripture was from Apostle Paul and Sosthenes, unto the Church at Corinth (1st Cor. 1:1-2).

It's true what they say: "One bad apple spoils the whole bunch." Because: "Evil communications corrupt good manners." 

Have you ever known someone who was such a good little boy or such a sweet little girl, and then they get around the wrong people and end up corrupted? That's because this Scripture is true! This is why I try really hard to keep away from bad influences—I don't want to end up corrupted. I'd rather be alone with peace, than be with filthy-mouthed friends. 

1st Corinthians 15:33-34

Easy-to-Read Version (ERV):

V. 33: "Don’t be fooled: 'Bad friends will ruin good habits.'"

V. 34: "Come back to your right way of thinking and stop sinning. Some of you don’t know God. I say this to shame you."

Notice how in V. 34, Paul wants to shame you if you're not acting right. Shame is not a bad thing. If you're not acting right (sinning) you ought to be ashamed so you can get right with GOD. 

Shame brings forth repentance. And repentance brings forth *freedom*!

Originally Published: Fri. 7/5/13