The Importance of fellowship

When I was growing up my mom was an awesome woman of God and wouldnt hesitate to correct me about the friends I hung around with. BUt up until high school this wasnt much of a problem. Growing up sure there was some kids who enjoyed surrounding themselves in sin but it takes a while for satan to convince you in the ways of the world, and it usually takes place around high school. I remember my sister coming home one day and absolutely balling because of the things her friends were now doing in High school and how she felt left out and friendless. Most moms wouldve have went over to their daughter and sympothized with them and say I know Honey; but not my mother she had a revelation with God and true love is not being worried about what your child will think of you but rather that no matter what you always share the truth with them. My mother went over to my sister and said Im so proud of you sweethearft for being a Godly woman and you keep standing for the lord and he will send someone down your path, but I promise you sweetheart your choices will not let you down in the future. My sister went through High School not as an outcast but she never was in the "in" crowd, but she never complained or had a pitty party she knew that her best friend was jesus Christ and that he would give her all the attention she needed. Dont be deceived by the devil it is often good to feel as though you dont fit in. The bible says in 2 corinthians 
¹⁴ Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? ¹⁵ And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? ¹⁶ And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you^[a] are the temple of the living God. As God has said:


      “ I will dwell in them
      And walk among them.
      I will be their God,
      And they shall be My people.”^[b]

   

 ¹⁷ Therefore

  

      “ Come out from among them
      And be separate, says the Lord.
      Do not touch what is unclean,
      And I will receive you.”^[c]
It is a major deception of the devil that we must become close friends with someone to be a good witness. This couldnt be further from the truth. The bible says by their fruits you should know them matthew 7:20. It is the greatest witness to live the life of a christian and allow them to see your fruit, JOy, Hapiness, Prosperity, Healing, Peace, salvation and much more. It takes a christian to shock the world and turn the other cheek. Going to the bar and not drinking isnt shocking anyone but your spirit. Jesus Christ is often quoted to fellowship with the prostitutes and drunks and this is many peoples argument. But he fellowshiped with the disciples and was built up in the spirit of GOd and spent time with the Lord and Jesus Christ was alos without sin which means lust in his heart. And out of a pure heart and love for these people he gathered with them and ministered the gospel not said Ill sit back and watcth but not partake. He was there because they wanted what he had, the holy spirit and all the fruits something the world is completely ignorant to.