The Company You Keep- Are they pushing you toward Jesus or Not?

Who you walk with determines where you end up.In this week’s episode of Conquering Me, Jennifer Jefferson explores Proverbs 1:8–19 to reveal the power of influence and the wisdom of guarding your circle. Wisdom doesn’t just teach us what to do—it teaches us who to walk with.Even when we love Jesus, the people closest to us can either strengthen our faith or sabotage it. Jennifer challenges listeners to take a hard but freeing look at their relationships through the lens of Scripture:“Are your friends helping you look more like Jesus, or are they making it harder?”Through personal reflection, biblical teaching, and Christ-centered encouragement, this episode dives into how God protects His children by warning us about ungodly influence—and how Jesus modeled what it looks like to choose companions with purpose, prayer, and discernment.Whether you’re navigating friendships, ministry relationships, or your inner circle, this message will help you set wise boundaries rooted in love and truth.Key TakeawaysThe difference between loving people and giving them access to your heartHow ungodly influence can dull your spiritual edgeWhy Jesus was intentional about His inner circleHow to discern who is pulling you toward Christ—and who isn’tPractical steps to audit your relationships and walk in godly wisdomScripture ReferencesMain Passage:Proverbs 1:8–19 – Warning against the company of sinnersSupporting Scriptures:Psalm 1:1 – “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked...”Deuteronomy 13:6–8 – Do not listen to those who entice you away from GodMatthew 4:18–22 – Jesus calls His disciples intentionallyJohn 6:66–68 – Jesus lets go of the crowd but keeps the committedJohn 15:14–17 – “You are My friends if you do what I command”John 17:12 – Jesus protected His disciples from harm1 Corinthians 15:33 – “Bad company corrupts good character”2 Corinthians 6:14 – Do not be unequally yoked with unbelieversJames 4:4 – Friendship with the world is enmity with GodProverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise…”Call to ActionSubscribe to Conquering Me and join Jennifer as she walks through the Books of Wisdom—Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Daniel, James, Job, and Song of Solomon—to help you grow in wisdom, discernment, and intimacy with Christ.🎧 Listen and share The Company You Keep today—because the people around you shape the person you’re becoming.