Proverbs 13:20

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about walking in wisdom: 

Proverbs 13:20 (ESV)

Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise,

but the companion of fools will suffer harm.

Our modern day proverb states this same proverb, this way: "Birds of a feather flock together!"   The thought, however, in Solomon's truth is not how and/or why a company of people gather, but on what happens as a result of the gathering.   Yes, like minds do hang together.   However, that truth isn't productive.  The real question is, "What happens to us when we hang around with other people?"  According to Solomon we tend to become like them.   So, if you want to know what you will become look at your friends.   It is interesting how many people will point out with their spouse the little things that other couples do or say, that annoy them.   However, when you realize that truth you have to grasp what Solomon is saying ... we tend to mirror our friends.   So, if you want to be wise and spiritual and faithful, don't hang with the foolish and carnal and faithless!   We can and should pick our friends wisely.   Because, when we do ... we will become like them.  The fool begets the fool.  If we want to have our mind on good things we have to surround ourselves with those who have their mind on good things.