The other day I was speaking with someone going away to college for the first time. We were talking about the different issues that he might face. If I could give two pieces of advice to a Christian heading to college for the first time, it would be this:
1. Find a good local church and get involved
2. Be careful who you make friends with
From seeing many people head off to college thru the years, it has been my observation that those who follow these two guidelines are the ones whose faith stays strong thru school. Those that flounder ususally skip one or both of these.
In Proverbs, I read some verses that speak to item #2. Proverbs 12:26 says A righteous man is cautious in friendship, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Cautious in friendship is a great way to remember this. And then in the next chapter, verse 20 says He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.
I would challenge you as the new school year begins, to keep this in mind as you meet people. Certainly be friendly, but don't open up the deep parts of your life to someone who could ultimately hurt you or lead you astray.
College-n-Beyond
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