Have you ever noticed how you start sounding like the people you spend the most time with?
The truth is, nobody becomes wise alone.
In this message on Proverbs 13:20 from Preaching Minister Gordon Dabbs, Ph.D., we explore one of the most overlooked influences on our spiritual lives: our closest relationships. Your friends don’t just affect what you do—they shape who you become.
In this sermon you’ll discover:
• Why wisdom is caught as much as it’s taught
• How to choose the people who have the greatest influence in your life
• Why faithful friends are willing to tell hard truths
• How to become the kind of friend others can trust
• Why Jesus is the Friend who never abandons us
Along the way, I share one of the most intimidating moments of my years as a missionary in Brazil—when I unexpectedly found myself preaching a funeral… in Portuguese… for a man whose name I could barely remember!
Whether you’re choosing friends, raising children, dating, leading a family, or simply wanting to follow Jesus more faithfully, this message offers practical, biblical wisdom for building the right circle of trust.
📖 Scripture: Proverbs 13:20; Proverbs 17:17; Proverbs 18:24; Proverbs 27:6, 9, 17; 1 Corinthians 15:33
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