I’m sure you’ve heard the saying, “Birds of a feather flock together.” The phrase is over 400 years old and is used metaphorically to describe how people who hang together act in a similar way.
It’s similar to, “You are what you eat.” In most cases, you’ll find that everyday metaphors can usually be traced to biblical principles. It’s where spiritual discernment and common sense intersect.
You must choose your associations wisely. Knowing a biblical principle and not applying it can be disastrous.
Associating with unwise and unscrupulous people will affect you in a negative way and you put yourself at risk of being destroyed.
When you associate with wise people, you too will be wise. Following this simple advice will help you grow in wisdom and keep you out of trouble!
Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble. Proverbs 13:20 NLT
