What about morality?

 

The Word of God says, “Do not be deceived: ‘Bad company ruins good morals’.” – 1 Corinthians 15:33 (NRSVUE)

Do not believe that you can maintain friendships with persons who are mired in corruption and not become corrupt yourself. Moral deficiency of character is contagious. Dishonest, unethical and uncharitable companions will eventually deprave your good manners, character and morals.

“Come back to your right senses and stop your sinful ways.” – 1 Corinthians 15:34 (GNT)

You must not hold fellowship with persons who persist in wrongdoing and immoral practices. You must stand firm for what is morally right and not only shun immorality but speak out against it (see Ephesians 5:11).

“I declare to your shame that some of you do not know God.” – 1 Corinthians 15:34 (GNT)

The more you study the Word of God, the more you will understand God’s character and know who He is, and even more so, you will realize how far short you are fallen from His moral conduct.

God has the highest standard of all and in His Word is the standard of morality to which you must aspire. Chapter three of the second book of Timothy outlines, in vivid detail, the things that God considers immoral and those which constitute morality.

Beloved, because we are of this world, our natural instinct is to gravitate to what is immoral; only the Lord, through the inner working of His Holy Spirit, develops moral character in us (see Galatians 5:19-23). Understand that none of us, with our own striving, can attain morality and must, therefore, submit ourselves utterly to the Holy Spirit.

In today’s society, where everyone’s own morality is advocated, moral restraint must be practiced by exercising Christ-like virtues, controlling your thoughts, guarding your heart and of course, keeping good godly company.

Amen †

 

Shelley Johnson “What about morality?” ©2013 revisited August 11, 2025