Companions “I am a companion of all them that fear Thee, and of them that keep Thy precepts” (Psalm 119:63). Several times this year we have spoken of the importance of having companions that are a help and encouragement to us in our Christian pathway. Here is another story that emphasizes the importance of godly friends: Sophronius had a fair daughter named Eulalia who asked permission to visit the frivolous Lucina. “I cannot allow it,” said the Greek father. “Then you must think me exceedingly weak,” said the daughter indignantly. Sophronius picked up a dead coal from the hearth and handed it to his daughter, but she hesitated to accept it. “Take it, my daughter, it will not burn you.” Eulalia obeyed, and the milky whiteness of her hand was instantly gone. “Father, we cannot be too careful in handling coals,” said the vexed daughter. “No,” said the father solemnly, “for even when they do not burn, they blacken.” So it is with evil companions and communications.
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