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Helpmeet Nugget
Show Me Your Friends
John & Matilda Joachim
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January, 2026
Have you heard the saying, "Show me your friends, and I will show you your character"?
This is more than a mere proverb; it echos a timeless truth. Simply put, you inevitably become more like the people with whom you spend the most time. For this reason, we must all learn to be intentional about the relationships we cultivate because every association carries consequences—either for good or for harm.
As a married man or woman, ask yourself: Who are my closest friends? Who is my confidant? Whose counsel do I trust? To whom do I turn to in moments of distress?
When a married person consistently surrounds himself or herself with those who don't believe in God's standard for marriage, the outcome is almost inevitable: the marriage will suffer.
Scripture captures this truth powerfully:
Proverbs 13:20 [MSG]
"Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces."
In your marital journey, who is your trusted pal? Who is your advisor? Who is in your corner? Who do you hang out with? These are not casual questions; they are life-shaping ones. The answers you give will largely determine what your marriage becomes in the years ahead.
Choose wisely. After all, who you walk with determines where you will go—just as the vehicle you choose to ride in determines your destination.
This is more than a mere proverb; it echos a timeless truth. Simply put, you inevitably become more like the people with whom you spend the most time. For this reason, we must all learn to be intentional about the relationships we cultivate because every association carries consequences—either for good or for harm.
As a married man or woman, ask yourself: Who are my closest friends? Who is my confidant? Whose counsel do I trust? To whom do I turn to in moments of distress?
When a married person consistently surrounds himself or herself with those who don't believe in God's standard for marriage, the outcome is almost inevitable: the marriage will suffer.
Scripture captures this truth powerfully:
Proverbs 13:20 [MSG]
"Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces."
In your marital journey, who is your trusted pal? Who is your advisor? Who is in your corner? Who do you hang out with? These are not casual questions; they are life-shaping ones. The answers you give will largely determine what your marriage becomes in the years ahead.
Choose wisely. After all, who you walk with determines where you will go—just as the vehicle you choose to ride in determines your destination.