It served as yet another example of how others have the ability to alter our perspective. We painstakingly teach our kids appropriate speech patterns, yet even that can be undone by the impact of one friend.
Consider the impact of this idea on far more significant decisions. Think about Ahaziah from 2 Chronicles. His mother influenced him to act improperly (v. 3). The outcome was that "He did evil in the sight of the Lord" (v. 4). Ahaziah undoubtedly benefited from the guidance of his righteous grandpa Jehoshaphat, but it was Athaliah's malevolent influence that set him on the wrong path.
We are easily tricked! In order to avoid being influenced by negative people or things, we must have a close relationship with our Father, the origin of all that is good and right.
Carefully select your friends since you don't want to end up like them. Make sure the people you trust are guided by God every day; if they follow the devil, they might mislead you.
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What is the story of Ahaziah in the Bible?
What does Ahaziah mean in Hebrew?
What happened to Ahaziah's life and how did he respond?
Was Ahaziah related to Ahab?
Was King Ahab wicked?
Who are the descendants of Ahab?
Who was the worst king of Judah?
What nationality was Ahab in the Bible?
Did Ahab have multiple wives?
Who was Ahab's evil wife?
Which man in the Bible had the most wives?
How old was Ahab when she died?
What killed Captain Ahab?
How many children did Ahab have?
What does Ahab mean in Hebrew?
How did God punish Ahab?
What does the whale represent to Ahab?
What religion is Baal?
Who destroyed Baal worship?
Did Baal have a wife?
What god is equivalent to Baal?
Who is the female counterpart of Baal?
Was Baal a pagan god?
How did people worship Baal?
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