Bible Verses about “bad influences”
The Bible contains 11 verses about bad influences across both Old and New Testaments. These scriptures offer guidance and inspiration for your spiritual journey.
“No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it.”
“Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”
“Even so, let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.”
“Don't be deceived! "Evil companionships corrupt good morals."”
“You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can't be hidden.”
“Neither do you light a lamp, and put it under a measuring basket, but on a stand; and it shines to all who are in the house.”
“"You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.”
“One who walks with wise men grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”
“But as it is, I wrote to you not to associate with anyone who is called a brother who is a sexual sinner, or covetous, or an idolater, or a slanderer, or a drunkard, or an extortioner. Don't even eat with such a person.”
“Don't befriend a hot-tempered man, and don't associate with one who harbors anger:”
“lest you learn his ways, and ensnare your soul.”