The Dynamics of Godly Companionships

Pearls of Biblical Wisdom for Believers and Fathers

Season One Episode 15 In this podcast my son Joel and my son-in-law Jeremiah Paden join me. We interact with each other concerning the practical way God has worked in recent years in the godly companionships Joel and Jeremiah have established. Notice the pinpointed certainty God declares in His word concerning positive blessings or negative consequences that come from companionships/friendships. "He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed." Proverbs 13:20 "Do not be deceived: “Bad company ruins good morals.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 In this podcast we build our thoughts around the theme "Daniel's Band" (a band of godly men who have joined together in seeking to know the Lord Jesus Christ and make Him known to others so that the powers of darkness are overcome in this world and God's kingdom is established). The Lord Jesus spoke of a man's priority to Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt. 6:23). In 2 Timothy 2:22 God gives 5 qualities to look for in seeking to establish godly companionships: "Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart." We discuss the need for honesty, transparency and authenticity men being accountable to each other about their struggles. We talk about John Wesley's resolution concerning godly companions, the importance of small decisions and God's will, the importance of outreach in godly companionship and how God uses the outreach to confirm different aspects of His will in our lives. Jeremiah shares how God used the dynamics of godly companionship to understand his calling to be a pastor. We discuss the critical importance of the priority of prayer when godly companions are together. We explain that the godly Daniel's band is not limited to men but includes all believers. Jeremiah shares about his godly companionship that started with David when they were twelve years old. We emphasize how important it is for those in their teen years to have godly aspirations and godly companions. At the age of 12 the Lord Jesus said he must be about His Heavenly Father's business "How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" Luke 2:49 We discuss the critical important principle of keeping yourself from giving ground to the powers of darkness (in your youth and all through your life) by giving the proper honor to those in authority. Jesus illustrated in his life the importance of honoring his father and mother: "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them:" Luke 2:51. We discuss how you can walk with wise men not only by the people you spend time with but also by the books you read. Joel and Jeremiah both share concerning some of the books that have spiritually impacted their lives. 1Co_2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. Men who love the Lord and come together in the pursuit of knowing Christ and making Him known cannot begin to comprehend the supernatural works God will accomplish beyond anything they are humanly capable of producing.