Weekly Devotion October 21 2024

This Devotion was written by Sportsmen Devotional and posted with permission

Bible Study Verse: 1 Corinthians 15:33 NIV “Do not be misled; Bad company corrupts good character.” 

Thoughts: In my many decades of outdoor experiences, I have met numerous people who were just not enjoyable to be around. They had a way of making the whole experience anything but fun. When it’s your job though, to guide people like that, you don’t have any other options. You suck it up, do your job, be of good cheer, and try to make a positive impression on them. 

Action Point: Now that I’m no longer guiding people, I get to choose who I go with, and when, and where. The above verse is so true. “Bad company corrupts good character.” We need to be very careful about who we go on outdoor experiences with. Make sure you know you can trust them in a dangerous situation, like in a blizzard, a severe rain storm, or if someone is critically injured, etc. The same goes for our every-day life. Be careful who you choose to hang around with. Just because people put on a good front and they go to church doesn't automatically make them a person of good character. If the light of God flows from them, you will be able to tell. 

Sportsman’s Tip of the Day: If you are looking for a gun for a son, daughter or wife for shooting sports go to a place that allows them to try guns before you purchase them. Also let them pick the gun, not you. They will enjoy shooting that much more if they are invested in the process.