The old adage reads: Tell me the company you keep and I will tell you who you are! A 1500 A.D. spanish adventurer is credited for saying these words, but he was not the originator of the thought. In Psalm 16:3-4 we read King David's thoughts on the same subject. He tells us in verse three that he rejoices in being around those who believe and call upon God. He calls them "majestic ones" in the version of the Bible I read. He claims they are "his delight." These are the words of a man who enjoys being around other believers. He hails them as central in his life. They add to his emotional highs and they enjoin him in a state of admiration and praise. That is how church should be for us. We ought to deeply desire to be with the saints of the Lord. But, alas, too many believers think they can believe in the Triune God and reject His children. Instead, they embrace the world and the citizens of this earth. I am shocked at how many believers can spend hours at a bar enjoying the emotions of the world and begin to squirm when the pastor preaches past the hour set aside for worship services. In Psalm 16:4 we see David's thoughts on the world and their system. He states he will not be involved in their worship and their liturgy. Yes, the world has liturgy. They have worship. They do most of their liturgy on Friday and Saturday nights in particular but practice every day and every night of the week. If we find ourselves more comfortable in the world's worship centers and with the world's people rather than in God's place of worship and with God's people, we might question who we really are. David knew the truth behind the thought: You are the company you keep.
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