Do not be deceived: "Bad company ruins good morals" The ESV also puts this maxim in quotes. St. Paul cites the Greek dramatist Menander, although Menander did it with "good character." Bad company ruins good character; the idea is the same.
This is similar to the insights of James Rohn, a motivational speaker; he said, " You are actually the average of the five people you spend the most time with." We become like each other; it's the law of humanity. St. Paul brings up this point here not merely to show he knows his Greek drama but because he knows it's true. What are you guys doing hanging around with folks who deny the resurrection? Do you not see that it will corrupt you?
If there is no resurrection, it's better to be an Epicurean; that's the philosophy St. Paul is quoting, "Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die." and to hold their philosophy of pleasure. St. Ambrose of Milam, the baptizer of St. Augustine, wrote: "If all hope of the resurrection is lost, let's eat and drink and lose not the enjoyment of things present for there are none to come." I think I'm not wrong, but that is the prevalent philosophy that governs our world today. Heathenism says you better grab it while you can.
- Pr. Will Weedon
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