Guilt by association?

Have you ever known a person who's spirit was so infectous that it rubbed of on you? These kind of people can, on many levels, shape a persons way of thinking and acting without effort.

I guess that it's like the phrase, "guilt by association." Though I wouldn't naturally assume that guilt is the motivation or product of association with any particular person it does make a point worthy of consideration.

Parents often warn their kids to watch who they play with our hang out with to keep them out of trouble. I'd like to go one step further with that thought. How do we pick our friends and what determines our choices.

Do we choose our friends with the same standards that we teach our children or do we just roll into relationships that feel good and keep us comfortable?

The turned photo here is of a friend that has my respect. His personality is more than infectious! It's edifying! He is a Christian friend who's mind, soul & heart are focused on God. The joy of the Lord is evident in his life and attitude. In being around him one would walk away with a smile and a sense of well being ... and the knowledge and desire to praise the Lord!

How do we teach our children? We live what we teach!