Who you walk with determines where you end up.

In this week’s episode of Conquering Me, Jennifer Jefferson explores Proverbs 1:8–19 to reveal the power of influence and the wisdom of guarding your circle. Wisdom doesn’t just teach us what to do—it teaches us who to walk with.

Even when we love Jesus, the people closest to us can either strengthen our faith or sabotage it. Jennifer challenges listeners to take a hard but freeing look at their relationships through the lens of Scripture:

“Are your friends helping you look more like Jesus, or are they making it harder?”

Through personal reflection, biblical teaching, and Christ-centered encouragement, this episode dives into how God protects His children by warning us about ungodly influence—and how Jesus modeled what it looks like to choose companions with purpose, prayer, and discernment.

Whether you’re navigating friendships, ministry relationships, or your inner circle, this message will help you set wise boundaries rooted in love and truth.

Key Takeaways

• The difference between loving people and giving them access to your heart
• How ungodly influence can dull your spiritual edge
• Why Jesus was intentional about His inner circle
• How to discern who is pulling you toward Christ—and who isn’t
• Practical steps to audit your relationships and walk in godly wisdom

Scripture References

Main Passage:

• Proverbs 1:8–19 – Warning against the company of sinners

Supporting Scriptures:

• Psalm 1:1 – “Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked...”
• Deuteronomy 13:6–8 – Do not listen to those who entice you away from God
• Matthew 4:18–22 – Jesus calls His disciples intentionally
• John 6:66–68 – Jesus lets go of the crowd but keeps the committed
• John 15:14–17 – “You are My friends if you do what I command”
• John 17:12 – Jesus protected His disciples from harm
• 1 Corinthians 15:33 – “Bad company corrupts good character”
• 2 Corinthians 6:14 – Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers
• James 4:4 – Friendship with the world is enmity with God
• Proverbs 13:20 – “Walk with the wise and become wise…”

Call to Action

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