KEEPING GOOD COMPANY REV. CHARLIE WILFONG “One bad apple spoils the bunch.” So we advise young people to avoid troublemakers to protect their character. But, we’re also driven to share good will. Jesus spent time with the sinners and outcasts and told us to love our own neighbors, as well. So, whom should we socialize with and for what purpose? Do I protect my character and reputation or share the love? It’s a basic human dilemma. We want to protect ourselves, which drives us to be alone. We also desperately need others—even for basic necessities. Kaitlin Curtice said, "We have been individuals for far too long, and in that individualism, we’ve forgotten how to hold each other." So, just how do I keep good company?
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