2 Corinthians 6:14-15 CSBDo not be yoked together with those who do not believe. For what partnership is there between righteousness and lawlessness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?15 What agreement does Christ have with Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

1 Corinthians 15:33 CSB – Do not be deceived: “Bad company corrupts good morals.”

Proverbs 13:20 CSB – The one who walks with the wise will become wise, but a companion of fools will suffer harm.

Walk With Other Believers

2 Corinthians 6:16-17 CSBAnd what agreement does the temple of God have with idols? For we are the temple of the living God, as God said: I will dwell and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be my people.17 Therefore, come out from among them and be separate, says the Lord; do not touch any unclean thing, and I will welcome you.

Walk Away From Filth

1 Peter 3:21 CSB – Baptism, which corresponds to this, now saves you (not as the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a good conscience toward God) through the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Galatians 3:27 CSB – For those of you who were baptized into Christ have been clothed with Christ.

Romans 12:2 CSB – Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Philippians 4:6-8 CSBDon’t worry about anything, but in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.8 Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable — if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy — dwell on these things.

Ephesians 5:18 CSB – And don’t get drunk with wine, which leads to reckless living, but be filled by the Spirit