The best way we can determine the direction of our lives is by choosing our friends wisely (Proverbs 13:20). Our friends now are a main contributor to who we will become in the future. Wise friends influence us to make good decisions and foolish friends influence us to make stupid decisions. God made friends so that we could be enabled and empowered to live wisely. We need friends who are wise, genuine, constant, honest, and secure. For parents, one of the most important things is to influence their kids to choose wise friends. This can be done by making wise friendships easier and foolish friendships difficult.