Guilty By Association
Have you ever found yourself in trouble—not because of something you did, but because of who you were with? The Bible warns us in 1 Corinthians 15:33 (paraphrased) , “Do not be deceived: Bad company corrupts good morals.” This is not just good advice—it is a divine principle with serious consequences. Let’s take a sobering walk through Scripture to see just how real this is. 1. The Brothers of King Ahaziah (2 Kings 10:11–14) These men had not necessarily committed any personal offense, yet they were slaughtered by Jehu simply because they were part of the house of Ahab—a household that God had marked for judgment due to deep corruption and idolatry. Their guilt? Association. They were caught in a divine crossfire they didn’t start, but their ties to a condemned lineage cost them their lives. 2. King Jehoshaphat’s Close Call (1 Kings 22:1–44) Jehoshaphat, a righteous king, made the tragic decision to ally with Ahab, a wicked king of Israel. He wore royal robes into b...