762) It is a parent’s responsibility to teach their children that the child’s choices of who they want to spend time with are important. It is foolish to think that your child can have a good influence on another who doesn’t value the things you do. Why? Because it’s easier to step down, standard-wise, than it is to step up.

This consideration should also be weighed by adults. David said in Psalm 26:4-5 that he will not spend time with deceitful men, hypocrites, evildoers and the wicked. Why? Because David recognized their values could easily creep in and influence his own behavior.

Your choice of companions matter. Choose well.